Bluebells Wildflower Walk (Saturday, March 25, 2023)

Winged Deer Park Disc Golf– open to both members and non-members. Join us as we walk with JCP&R naturalist, Connie Deegan to explore one of the largest patches of naturalized bluebells in East TN. This area also has a large enough population of Spring Beauties to support the specialist Spring Beauty bee. Date and Time: […] Continue reading "Bluebells Wildflower Walk (Saturday, March 25, 2023)"

Ecological Interactions in Your Landscaping (Thursday, March 9, 2023)

Are you interested in learning about ecological interactions in your landscaping that includes native plants? Mark Burnham, a WOAH member and professor at Emory & Henry College, is starting a research project studying the sustainability and environmental impacts of home gardens and local small farms. He is looking for folks to volunteer their gardens to help […] Continue reading "Ecological Interactions in Your Landscaping (Thursday, March 9, 2023)"

Johnson City Parks and Rec, Nature’s Garden, Seed Swap/Share and more (Saturday, February 11, 2023)

Be sure to stop by the Appalachian Highlands Chapter booth to take home some free native plant seeds including stratified common milkweed. Date and Time: Saturday, February 11th, 2023 • 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN, 37601 • Public Welcome• Family Friendly• Free […] Continue reading "Johnson City Parks and Rec, Nature’s Garden, Seed Swap/Share and more (Saturday, February 11, 2023)"

Wild Plant Chat Zoom Discussion (Thursday, February 9, 2023)

Public Welcome • Free Event • Chapter Meeting Wild Plant Chat Zoom Discussion: We will continue our monthly Zoom sharing of garden photos and how-to tips, plus answering questions about establishing native habitats.Gail Olson will start the Chat by describing starting meadows from seeds. Please send photos to share to [email protected] Date and Time: Thursday, […] Continue reading "Wild Plant Chat Zoom Discussion (Thursday, February 9, 2023)"

Chapter casual zoom meeting (Thursday, January 19, 2023)

Chapter Zoom Discussions: We will continue our casual monthly meeting and sharing of garden photos and how to tips, plus answering questions about establishing native habitats. Starting with description of stratifying native seed by Mel Kelley. Please send photos to share to WOAH Chapter email. Date and Time: January 19, 7:00-8:30 Join Zoom Meeting Here: […] Continue reading "Chapter casual zoom meeting (Thursday, January 19, 2023)"

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (Thursday, January 12, 2023)

In this zoom presentation, Claiborne Woodall, a regional supervisor for the Virginia DC&R Natural Area Preserves System will speak on natural areas stewardship in Southwest Virginia. He will describe the Channels and Pinnacle areas which have public access. Some of the rare plants and natural communities at these and other sites will be highlighted. He […] Continue reading "Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (Thursday, January 12, 2023)"

Year in Review – December Member’s Only Gathering (Thursday, December 8, 2022)

A time to celebrate our first year as the Appalachian Highlands Chapter.  A slide show will run of our “Year in Review” along with a few words by our President on our accomplishments we have achieved together.  More to follow on refreshments but plan to bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre.  Also, if you have any […] Continue reading "Year in Review – December Member’s Only Gathering (Thursday, December 8, 2022)"

Natives in the American Landscape (Thursday, November 3rd, 2022)

Join us for a presentation by local landscape architect Trevor Curtis of Bricks & Ivy Landscape Design (bricksandivy.online) as he discusses the American landscape. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Trevor believes in working with nature instead of fighting against it. Why should you use Natives? What are some of the common mistakes homeowners make? Native […] Continue reading "Natives in the American Landscape (Thursday, November 3rd, 2022)"