July 16 Blue Ridge Prism Summer meeting: How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants. 11:30am – 1pm. Free webinar. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-meeting-how-neighborhood-associations-can-address-invasive-plants-registration-1320623794319?ff=oddtdtcreator
Hamlett-Dobson Farm Fest will provide old-fashioned family fun on Sunday, July 20, from 2-5 p.m. at Exchange Place Living History Farm, 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport. Farm Fest celebrates the pleasures of country life as visitors step back into the … Continue reading
July 25 - 26 Xtreme Roan Adventures. Roan Mountain State Park. Kids' nature exploration event sponsored by The Friends of Roan Mountain. Kids ages 3 – 15 can choose from over 20 adventures and activities. For info contact Ken Turner, … Continue reading
July 25-27 Wild Herb Weekend, Valle Crusis, NC. For those who grow herbs as a hobby, use herbs for healing, or want to start a commercial herb operation. Lectures, hands-on workshops and plant walks. Wild food feast. https://www.ncherbassociation.org/wild-herb-weekend-2025
August 29 Late Summer Wildflowers of the Arboretum. 10 am – 1pm. NC Arboretum, Asheville. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/later-summer-wildflowers-of-the-arboretum-registration-1474622919849?aff=oddtdtcreator
August 7 Herb Saplings meeting. 7 pm at Exchange Place. Kris- ten Boone will discuss Garlic - uses in food, health benefits, planting/growing/harvesting/preserving. Bring an herb snack to share if you have time.
August 9 Perennial Plant Care. 10-11 am, Knoxville Botanical Garden. $5. https://www.knoxgarden.org/events/perennialplants
August 15-16 Speaking of Gardening. Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, Asheville. 2 day symposium educating and celebrating gardening. $155. https://www.speakingofgardening.org/
August 16 Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings! Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville. Experience birds up close, learn from local bird nerds, enjoy guided walks and dip-netting, shop in a curated marketplace, and more! Adults $12, Children 3-12 $9, under … Continue reading
August 16 Exploring Butterfly & Moth Host Plants with Sarah Coury. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Asheville Botanical Garden. $35.00. Classroom presentation & garden walk. https://ashevillebotanicalgardens.square.site/classes,