Natural Events Almanac

Tennessee

Glade
ŠSally Rollins

Event: Pyne's Ground-plum

When: Late May through early June

Pyne's ground-plum, a federally endangered plant with lavender petals and shiny red fruit, is believed to occur only in one county in Tennessee and nowhere else in the world. The largest group of this ground-plum is found on the Conservancy's preserve. In addition to Pyne's ground-plum, the site is also home to wet seepage glades, dry limestone glades, cedar/oak woodlands and many other rare species and communities.

Open to the public. Call field office for information.

Shady Valley
ŠByron Jorjorian

Event: Cranberry Festival

Where: Orchard Bog Preserve

When: Second Saturday in October

See the results of the bog restoration sites amidst the fall colors of the surrounding valley.

Open to the public.

For additional information on a particular location, click on the name of the preserve associated with the event or visit the Tennessee site.