Tennessee Trails Association

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wildflowers

CANCELED May Prairie State Natural Area

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June 14 @ 9:00 am

June 14 – May Prairie State Natural Area Field Trip, Manchester. Easy . Dennis Horn will be our expert guide for this special trip. Dennis is a charter member of the Tennessee Native Plant Society and an editor of the field guide “Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians”. Meet at 9:00 am CT at the Asbury Road Parking Lot. Directions: From I-24 take the Manchester Exit 114. Proceed south on US 41 away from Manchester for approximately one mile. May Prairie is on the north side of US 41 across from an auto salvage business. A small parking area for the Natural Area is on Asbury Road on the right about one and a half miles off US 41. Wear long pants and waterproof hiking boots. Bring a lot of water, snacks, insect repellent, sun screen and a camera. May Prairie is one of the State’s most floristically diverse natural areas with 25 of its more than 300 plant species that occur here considered rare in Tennessee. We should see Mock Bishop’s Weed, Coppery Saint Johnswort, Marsh Pea, Swamp Candles and more. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.

Joan Hartvigsen

931-636-2914

Flat Rock State Natural Area Wildflowers

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May 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Murfreesboro, TN

4 miles. Easy.

*** Note Time Change ***

Flat Rock is a lesser used trail and offers a great example of middle Tennessee cedar glades and barrens. The wooded sections, meadows, and contrastingly stark rocky areas yield their own unique variety of what are often specifically adapted wildflower species. We’ll hike at a pace that allows us to appreciate the natural beauty around us. The loop trail is relatively flat with a few gentle inclines. The first segment is rocky and others may be wet or muddy so hiking shoes or boots are recommended. Bring water and snacks for the trail. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 10:00 AM. Afterwards we’ll head over to Carmen’s Taqueria for lunch. Register with Mark for details and updates. Alternate date for inclement weather: Friday, May 6th.

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

Flat Rock State Natural Area

2000 Factory Rd
Murfreesboro, TN United States + Google Map
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Shakerag Hollow Wildflower Hike

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April 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

April 16 – Shakerag Hollow Wildflower Hike, Sewanee, TN.  Three miles round trip. Moderate.  Nathaniel Mann is our hike leader.  Meet at 10:00 am at the eastern University Gates parking lot.  Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.  Bring water and snack.

Joan Hartvigsen

931-636-2914

Rock Island Wildflowers ***new date***

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Photos of wildflowers and Waterfalls in Rock Island State PArk

March 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Eagle and Downstream trails – roughly 3-1/2 miles with an option for an additional 2-1/2 miles on the Collins trail. Moderate for terrain.

We’ll travel at a pace that allows us to enjoy the wildflowers and waterfalls along the way. Bring plenty of water, snacks and pack a lunch. We’ll meet at Blue Hole Picnic Area #3 for a 9:00 AM step-off. Register with Mark for details and updates. Alternate date for inclement weather: Tuesday, March 29.

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

Rock Island State Park

82 Beach Road
Rock Island, TN 38581 United States + Google Map
931-837-4770
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Flat Rock SNA (Wildflowers)

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May 9, 2021 All day

Easy. 4 miles.

Flat Rock State Natural Area is a lesser used trail and offers a beautiful example of middle Tennessee cedar glades and barrens. The wooded sections, meadows, and contrastingly stark rocky areas yield their own unique variety of what are often specifically adapted wildflower species.

The loop trail is relatively flat with a few gentle inclines. The first segment is rocky and others may be wet or muddy so hiking shoes or boots are recommended. Register with Mark for meetup location, details, and updates.

Alternate date for inclement weather: Sunday, May 16.

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

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