Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike

Saturday, August 30 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free

Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals

Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a walk through the park grounds and trails to see and learn about useful native plants and trees. From the so-called weeds in your yard to towering Tulip Poplars and deep forest species, learn how Native Americans and frontier folk made natural medicines and nutritious meals from the wild flora of our landscape. This program is free and suitable for all ages and will last approximately 45 minutes. Meet behind the visitor center at the bottom of the ramp. Subject to cancelation in the event of inclement weather.

You may also like the following events from Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park:

• This Saturday, 16th August, 09:00 am, Trail Maintenance Volunteer Day in Elizabethton
• This Saturday, 16th August, 01:00 pm, Carter Mansion Guided Tours: August 3-16, 2025 in Elizabethton
• This Saturday, 16th August, 03:00 pm, Walking in Frontier Footsteps: August Guided Tours of Sycamore Shoals in Elizabethton

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