# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nature Hike with Ila Hatter - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Foraging the Smokies - Discover the foods, medicines, and natural resources early settlers gathered along Mingus Creek.About this EventExplore the resources settlers foraged for food, medicine, and other supplies in our Smoky Mountains. We'll walk the shaded level road that follows Mingus Creek, which once was home to numerous families who met on Saturdays at Mingus Mill where "goods and gossip" were traded while they waited their turn.Meet in the parking lot for Mingus Mill. (The Mingus Creek Trail begins from the parking area for the historic Mingus Mill. Although not technically on the trail, this is a must-see stop before proceeding on your hike).Bring water, snacks, bug repellant, and rain gear "in case".Ila Hatter has been teaching UT's Smoky Mtn Field School for 35 years, John C. Campbell Folk School, Gatlinburg's Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, and given many lectures and workshops in 4 states. She is one of the women featured in the book "Women of the Smokies."For more information contact, Robert Hawk, Extension Director at (828) 736-6919 or robert_hawk@ncsu.edu - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cherokee/nature-hike-with-ila-hatter/100001997169495724 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Mingus Creek Trail - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cherokee - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mingus Creek Trail - **lat**: 35.5129857 - **long**: -83.3381385 - **full address**: Mingus Creek Trail, Mingus Creek Trail, Cherokee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nature Hike with Ila Hatter - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0ae5baf6447b7d5fc681cab4915a7619de0f0828a98830ea9a8bb632ca18aa02-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786148591 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nature Hike with Ila Hatter being held? - **A:** Nature Hike with Ila Hatter takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mingus Creek Trail, Mingus Creek Trail, Cherokee, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nature Hike with Ila Hatter? - **A:** Nature Hike with Ila Hatter is organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nature Hike with Ila Hatter is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cherokee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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