Join ARC&D and Utopian Seed Project for free hands-on workshops on Thursday, October 8, at Appalachian Highlands Volunteer and Training Center, 4505 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City. Learn about all aspects of seed saving - collecting, cleaning, drying, and storing - … Continue reading
October 9 Introduction to Permaculture & Permaculture Plants of Interest. NC Arboretum. 10 am - 1 pm. https://ncarboretum.org/event/introduction-topermaculture-design/
October 9 – 10 Wildlife Weekend at Steel Creek Park Nature Center, Bristol kicks off with the debut of “Ghosts in the Forest”, a documentary about prehistoric Appalachia, on Friday October 9, at 7 pm at Bristol Virginia’s Legacy Theaters. … Continue reading
October 10 Fabulous Fall Plant Sale, UT Gardens, 2506 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996. 9 am - 2pm. Trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, and a wide variety of native plants, houseplants, cool season veggies and more. Free admission. https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/locations/knoxville/special-events-knoxville/spring-fall-plant-sales/
October 13 An Introduction to Houseplants. UT Gardens, Knoxville. 5:30-7 pm. Learn where they’re from, their environmental preferences, tips for keeping tropical and arid species happy indoors (including what to do if you go on vacation), and pest management. $10 … Continue reading
October 19 Writing in Nature, a creative writing workshop with Julia Thie. 6-8 pm. Founders Park, Johnson City. $30. https://herbalachia.store/products/writing-in-nature
October 21 Bats in the Backyard. 7 pm. Learn what a bat friendly landscape looks like with experts from Bat Conservation International. Join the premiere on YouTube. Webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants after premiere. Free. Register: https://wildones.org/bats-in-the-backyard/
October 31 NOLI - Introduction to Plant Identification with botanist Steve Price. 9 am – 5 pm. Rocky Fork State Park. $75. https://tnstateparks.com/events/noli-introduction-plant-identification-botaniststeve-price-2
November 5 Herb Saplings meeting. 7 pm at Exchange Place. Herbal Cheeses with Christy Shivell.
Learn all about tapping maples, equipment needed, sap storage, cooking techniques, forest management, and so much more! November 13-14, 2026 Friday, November 13: Maple Grove Farm of Afton, TN 610 Jud Neal Loop, Afton, TN 37616 Saturday, November 14: UT … Continue reading