Now that spring is here, we are back outside again enjoying hiking and exploring nature. Understanding what we may encounter outside helps us be safe and prepared.
Meet the “Ssssnakes of Tennessee” with naturalist Don Hazel in a Zoom presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, as he teaches us about our 32 species of snakes in Tennessee including the four venomous species. Learn where they live, what they eat and how to identify them. There will be no live animals but plenty of photos to learn about these fascinating animals.
Cornsnake
Hog-nosed snake
Don and his wife, Nancy, are retired and have lived in Fairfield Glade, near Crossville, Tennessee, for 16 years. Having a life-long interest in nature, Don writes a twice monthly nature column for the Glade Sun and Crossville Chronicle newspapers. He is the president of the Tennessee Bluebird Society, a member of the Friends of the Trails organization and president of the Fairfield Glade Fly Fishing Club.
The program is free, but registration is required to receive your link. Register at www.utarboretumsociety.org. This program will be recorded, and closed captioning is available. Contact UT Arboretum Education Coordinator, Michelle Campanis, at mcampani@utk.edu with any questions or registration issues.
Due to continued concerns regarding Covid -19 the UT Arboretum Society’s educational programs are currently not on-site activities. The UT Arboretum Society is pleased to bring the public some great online options.
To learn more about the Arboretum Society or for questions on this program, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.
Melanie Staten is a public relations consultant with her husband, Vince.