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 […]
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 […]
Join us on March 29 for an off-trail hike to Four Mile Creek Waterfall, located within the Obed Wild and Scenic River. Four Mile Creek Waterfall is a 60-foot high overhanging waterfall that drops into a rock amphitheater plunge pool. Depending on recent rainfall and temperatures, it can often be a spectacular sight. Since the […]
Date: April 3rd Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch Provided Where: First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge - room 102 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 […]
The Greenway behind Oak Ridge's Rolling Hills Apartments (formerly known as the Garden Apartments) is one of the best wildflower trails in Anderson County, but it is threatened by garlic mustard, a very invasive exotic that crowds out native plants. TCWP and Greenways Oak Ridge have been making headway in recent years in ridding the […]
On this joint outing for TCWP and TNPS, we will have an excellent opportunity to see spring wildflowers. We’ll meet at the Frozen Head State Park office at 8:30 Eastern, and will hike from the Panther Branch Trailhead. The first 0.55 mile is ideal for those with rather limited hiking capabilities; the trail is wide […]
Besides adding diversity and flair to local wildlife, bats consume countless pest insects every night, but more than 50 percent of our native bats are now considered at risk. In a 7 p.m. Zoom program to be cosponsored by TCWP and the UT Arboretum Society on April 15, Erin Cord, Community Engagement Manager for Bat […]
