The Oak Ridge Cedar Barren will again be the site of exotic invasive plant removal as we conduct our fall cleanup, our third and final cleanup of the barren this year. Located next to Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, the Barren is a joint project of the City of Oak Ridge, State Natural Areas […]
TCWP’s annual meeting will be held on November 9 at Cumberland Mountain State Park. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. CT, 10:30 a.m. EST. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. EST, and will feature Mark Thurman, the Tennessee Nature Conservancy’s Director of Conservation Collaboration. President Mark Bevelhimer will give an overview […]
One of the best wildflower spots in Oak Ridge is starting to be consumed by invasive species. To combat this encroachment, TCWP will lead an effort on Saturday, November 16, to clear out the invasives starting to cover this amazing spot on the North Ridge Trail. In the spring this area is covered in trout […]
Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive - November 19 – 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ZOOM. Co-sponsored by UT Arboretum and TCWP Registration is required: Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive Tickets | UT Arboretum (simpletix.com) Join us to hear from Field Inclusive co-founder Lauren D. Pharr. Field Inclusive is a nonprofit dedicated […]
Join us LIVE on Facebook this Giving Tuesday, December 3rd! What: A celebration of the Global Day of Giving! Where: Big Ed’s Pizza - 101 Broadway Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 ⏰ When: 5:30–9:00 PM EST Facebook: TCWPOR Come enjoy the party, or tune in as we broadcast live throughout the evening! ✨ Let’s […]
Bats - Understanding Their Important Role in Our Ecosystem Thursday, January 23 at 7pm EST Presenter: Susie Kaplar Bats play a big role in our food production. They also help protect us from pesky mosquitoes that transmit diseases. Unfortunately for too long people think of bats as "flying mice" or "little Draculas". Nothing is farther […]
On February 8 a day of trail work and hiking will take place on the 2.5-mile section of the Cumberland Trail at the Obed Wild and Scenic River between Nemo Picnic Area and Alley Ford adopted by TCWP in 1998. Participants should dress appropriately for winter weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring work […]
Date: February 12 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch Provided Join us for a special day dedicated to preserving TCWP’s 58+ years of rich history! We’ve accumulated a treasure trove of documents and memories, and it’s time to get them organized so we can better celebrate and share our legacy. Leading the charge […]
The Oak Ridge Cedar Barrens will again be the site of exotic invasive plant removal as we conduct our first official Weed Wrangle® of 2025. Located next to Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, the Barrens is a joint project of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee Division of Natural Areas, and TCWP. The area […]
On Saturday, March 8, TCWP will work with the National Park Service and the East Tennessee Whitewater Club to host a river-based cleanup within the Obed Wild and Scenic River. The stream section to be paddled will be determined later based on river flow levels and other factors. Experienced whitewater paddlers are welcome to participate, […]
TCWP will sponsor a day of trail maintenance work at Whites Creek Small Wild Area in Rhea County at 10 a.m. March 8 as part of our ongoing stewardship activities for this TVA Small Wild Area trail. The trail loops onto land that TCWP purchased from Bowater several years ago, thanks to the generous support […]
This will be a joint outing for TCWP and the Tennessee Native Plant Society, at an amazing spot for early spring ephemerals. The area is covered in trout lilies, with pockets of twinleaf, foamflowers, wood poppies, and spring beauties. If we hit the timing right, the Dutchman’s breeches might be blooming. We’ll meet at the […]
