Quail Forever: Learn to treat invasive species with herbicide!

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9 am, join park staff and Quail Forever in a hands-on learning event where you will learn to treat common invasive species with herbicide. All PPE, such as gloves and safety glasses, will be provided. The herbicide will be provided with a limited number of backpack sprayers for volunteers to use.

This event is great for anyone wanting to learn more about treating invasive species and how to do it with backpack sprayers. We will show you common invasive species located in TN and help you identify them. We will be working on an ongoing native grassland project. We will discuss how prescribed burns assist in native grassland restoration and wildlife habitats.

The area will be open with tall grasses and very little shade. Please come prepared with a hat, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and plenty of water and snacks.

You may also like the following events from Burgess Falls State Park:

• This Sunday, 3rd August, 09:00 am, Monthly Trail Trash Clean Up in Sparta
• Next Saturday, 9th August, 07:00 am, Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades in Sparta
• Next Sunday, 10th August, 09:00 am, Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls in Sparta