Upcoming Events

Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events

September 2025

Sep
9

Living on the Edge Members Guided Nature Walk with Jen S Members Only

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Doe Mountain Recreation Area

Members Only Registration Required Free Event Nature Walk/Hike

Join Certified Tennessee Naturalist Jen Skarsaune to explore the flora and fauna of edge habitat at Doe Mountain Recreation Area.  We will learn about native plants in bloom and some of the pollinators that they support.  Jen is a member of the WOAH Chapter.

We will gather at the Doe Mountain Adventure Center before leaving on a 1-mile naturalist guided walk along one of Doe Mountain's trails.  Wear durable footwear and weather appropriate clothing.  The walk will take approximately an hour.  Bring your curiosity, a water bottle and hiking stick.  This is a FREE event. You do not need to purchase a day pass but please complete a waiver if you do not already have a DMRA pass.  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/wvujn19nk2mezbgnmb2ymw/web/

This event is open exclusively to Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands members.  Participation will be limited to maintain a high-quality experience for all attendees.  WOAH members can register via email to: [email protected].  DMRA is about 1 hour’s drive from Bristol.  Confirmation will be provided to the registrants by email.

Date:  Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Time:  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location:  Adventure Center, 1203 Harbin Hill Road, Mountain City, TN 37683

From Shady Valley, take US421 to J Shoun Rd and Harbin Hill Rd to the Center.  From Damascus, take TN91 South to Mountain City and TN 67 2.7 miles west to Harbin Hill Road. The Center coordinates are: 36.45635, -81.84616

More info: http://dmra.gov

Read More

Sep
18

Free Webinar: "EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis" with Kim Eierman

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring environmental horticulturalist and ecological landscape designer Kim Eierman.

Read More

October 2025

Oct
4

WOAH Members Only Native Plant and Seed Swap with Potluck Dinner Members Only

Saturday, October 4th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Steele Creek Park, 4 Little Ln, Bristol, TN, 37620 Map

Members Only Free Event Chapter Social Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom

Fall is a great time to share both native plants and seeds from our gardens.  Our annual event on Saturday October 4th, is one of the benefits of being a Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands member!  This is an opportunity to thin out your flower beds of native plants and bring your labeled plants or seeds to swap and share.

Please start to gather your extra plants or seeds and identify them for the swap.  If you don't have any extras, just come and take some home!

The Swap will be followed by a potluck supper and social hour. Please bring your own beverage and a dish to share.  This will be a great opportunity to learn about natives, get plants, and meet members.

You will be charged $2.00 for parking.

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar with Doug Tallamy

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar with Larry Weaner

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!