The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society (UTAS) is a non-profit organization of volunteers throughout Tennessee, dedicated to furthering the objectives and programs of the University of Tennessee’s Forest Resources Research and Education Center’s Arboretum Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Chartered in 1965, the UT Arboretum Society has assisted the 250-acre research and education facility by providing volunteer support and funding for such projects as expanding plant collections, constructing educational facilities, and informing the public of the unique value and importance of the Arboretum. Recently, the Society has accepted the challenge of providing a portion of the operating funds needed to assure continued public access to the Arboretum.

calendar & events

 

Saturday, March 17
Plant Care and Herbicide Application Workshop
UT Arboretum
9am to Noon

Thursday, March 29
TWRA Deer Hunt/Backyard Wildlife
Jim Evans, TWRA
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge Room
7pm

Saturday, April 7
Holly Work Day
Harold Elmore Holly Collection
UT Arboretum
9am to Noon

Wednesday–Sunday, April 11–15
UTAS Annual Tour
Charleston House and Garden Tour
(See the Winter issue of Branches for more information!)

Friday & Saturday, April 20-21, 2012
Spring Plant Sale
Members Only Sale: Friday, 5-7pm
Public Sale: Saturday, 9am-3pm

Thursday, April 26
National Bobwhite Quail Initiative
Mike Black, Speaker
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge Room
7pm

Saturday, May 12
MOTH...ers Night Out!
Kris Light
UT Arboretum Parking Lot
7:30pm

Tuesday, May 15
Ant Research Impact to Households and Property
Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge Room
7pm

Saturday, July 14
Holly Work Day
Harold Elmore Holly Collection
UT Arboretum
9am to Noon

Saturday, August 11
Butterflies and Insects
Kris Light
UT Arboretum Parking Lot
10am

Saturday, September 15
Fall Wildflower Walk
Kris Light
UT Arboretum Program Shelter
10am and 2pm

Saturday, October 13
Fall Plant Sale
9am-3pm

Saturday, October 27
Owl Prowl
UT Arboretum Program Shelter
6:30pm

Tuesday, November 13
Annual Meeting
Place and Time TBD

Saturday, November 17
Holly Work Day
Harold Elmore Holly Collection
UT Arboretum
9am to Noon