The UT Arboretum Society joins the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of their resident raptors, including the charismatic bald eagle ambassadors in a …
Hum (or croak) with a courting bullfrog
Spring is here and the Tennessee Valley’s 15 different species of frogs and toads are active. Love is in the air as the males croon to attract the attention of …
Learn about bluebirds in online program
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society presents “Bluebirds: an American Success Story.” In the mid-twentieth century, bluebird populations plummeted by up to 90 per cent, but one simple idea has …
‘Be My Valentine Bird’ program is Thursday
Spring will soon be here and our local birds will again begin their courtship season. Join us as naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales explains bird courtship rituals and habits at this …
Virtual birding program ahead
Winter is an excellent time to look for birds. Join natural historian Stephen Lyn Bales in a virtual program presented by the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society on Thursday, Jan. …
Plan New Year’s hikes at UT Arboretum
The UT Arboretum trails in Oak Ridge will be open on New Year’s Day for hiking from 8 a.m. to dusk. After holiday food and football, the UT Arboretum Society …
Birds and owls at UT Arboretum
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society has announced the opening of a new book on the Arboretum’s Nature Book Trail, “Birds: Discovering North American Species,” by author Dr. Shirley Raines …
Butterfly Festival goes virtual
The UT Arboretum Society’s fifth annual Butterfly Festival will be available online Saturday, Sept. 19. This year’s Butterfly Festival will be virtual so it will be a bit different, with …