Description: Tennessee Trees: Identification, Folklore, and Uses
Location: Seven Islands State Birding Park
Pre-registration is required for this event.
Program Description:
Trees are more than just a beautiful part of the landscape at Seven Islands State Birding Park. They provide shade, oxygen, and essential habitat for wildlife, and each species has a story to tell. Join Ranger Clare for a hike exploring Tennessee trees. Along the way, learn tips for identifying common tree species and discover the cultural traditions, historical uses, and ecological importance behind the trees around us.
This program is recommended for adults and older children interested in nature, hiking, and learning about Tennessee's trees. Please meet at the Bluebird Barn at 1:30 PM. Be prepared to walk 2–3 miles over both paved and unpaved surfaces. For more details about the route we will take, read the Essential Eligibility Criteria.
The cost of this program is $8 per participant. Children under 5 are free with a paying adult.
Dress for the weather and come prepared with good walking shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
Cancellation Policy
Event Document:
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Program Host: Clare Dattilo
Contact Email: clare.dattilo@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 865-407-8335
Meeting Place: Bluebird Barn