The 9^th “perennial” Trails & Trilliums  is an event sponsored by the Friends of South Cumberland (FSC) at  the Monteagle Assembly, which is just a few blocks off 1-24 in Monteagle, TN, near Sewanee.

A great slate of activities is planned for the environmental festival, which attracts hundreds of hikers, wildflower enthusiasts, gardeners and families. This year’s event will include a celebration of the 75^th Anniversary of Tennessee State Parks. On the schedule:

    ·  An expanded native plant sale to be held in the Assembly gymnasium
·  Hikes for all on Sat. and Sunday— wildflower walks, Fiery Gizzard rambles, the North Nature Trail of the Assembly, and many more.
·  The Cumberland Wild Forum — focusing on the critical areas of the South Cumberland and plans to protect them
·  Wine & Wildflowers —a Saturday evening event at the Monteagel Inn to honor the recipients of the Yeatman Environmental Education Award and the Trails &Trilliums Tribute Award
·  A Tour of Assembly Gardens
·  The Woodland Garden Gallery— providing gardeners with ideas and resources for using native plants, rock, sculpture, and hardscapes that complement a wooded setting.
·  Family Fun!  Petting zoo, horses, Snakes Alive! Hayrides, Kinder-gardening
·  “Hike Em All” Author Mary Preistley, president of FSC, will be available to sign copies of her new hiking guide to the South Cumberland.
·  Workshops! Vendors! Great Food!

 CHECK BACK SOON TO SEE A DETAILED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 For information: Margaret Matens  margaretmatens@yahoo.com