Other Events

In addition to our field days, a variety of other exciting events take place throughout the year at the Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center. Many of these occur in conjunction with our UT Arboretum.

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 8th Annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 9th, 2023.

Visit https://utarboretum.tennessee.edu/butterfly-festival/ for updates!

UPDATE ON TICK BORNE DISEASES IN EAST TENNESSEE

Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 7pm EST on Zoom

Register to receive your Zoom link

Contact Michelle Campanis, mcampani@tennessee.edu, University of Tennessee Arboretum Education Coordinator, with questions or registration issues.

different types of ticks

IT’S TIME TO MIGRATE NORTH: BIRDS ON THE MOVE! WITH STEPHEN LYN BALES

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7pm EST on Zoom

Register for Zoom link and recording

Contact Michelle Campanis, mcampani@tennessee.edu, University of Tennessee Arboretum Education Coordinator, with questions or registration issues.

Baltimore Oriole on tree branch
Photo by Betty Thompson

We are happy to offer our Third Saturday Hike! Meet at the kiosk by the UT Arboretum Visitors Center and volunteers from the UT Arboretum Society will lead you on a hike on one of our trails. We aim for this hike to be suitable for everyone but this can vary upon your fitness level. Our trails are rocky with some exposed roots.

Please wear closed toed comfortable walking shoes and remember a water bottle. No pets please – we cannot have pets on site due to research projects. This is a free event. There is no need to register. Portable restrooms are available in the parking lot.

We will be back with in-person shopping for our Spring 2023 plant sale Friday, April 14 (Members Only) and Saturday, April 15 (Open to the Public). Contact Michelle Campanis, mcampani@utk.edu, with any questions.

UT Arboretum Society Spring Plant Sale
Friday, April 14th 4pm-7pm Members Only
Saturday, April 15th 8am-12pm Open to the Public