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• The Pollinator Perspective

  • When
    09/06/2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    South Greenhouse Room 124
  • Spaces left
    26

  As gardeners, we prioritize the plants in our collections. We are often driven towards colorful or well-structured blooms, various heights and smells, among other things. Many gardeners are also prioritizing the importance of pollinators in the garden. During this lecture, we'll hear from Dr. Claire Hemingway, who studies our native pollinators. She'll share information about their natural history and impressive cognitive abilities. This lecture will be a great opportunity to learn about gardens from the pollinator's perspective!

  Date: 9/06/2026    

  Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm

  Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse Room 124)

  
  

  
  

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• Fall Tree Walk

  • When
    10/22/2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    UTG Entrance Plaza
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Join the UT Gardens and Trees Knoxville teams for a fall tree walk in the UT Gardens, Knoxville. We’ll talk about how to identify trees as they lose their leaves, point out seasonally interesting plants, and call out some of the spring flowering trees we saw earlier in the year. Come prepared to ask questions, walk through the Gardens, and get inspired to plant trees in your home landscape!
  

  Date: 10/22/2026    

  Time: 5:30-7:00pm

  Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (Entrance Plaza)

  
  

  
  

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• The Bittersweetness of Fall: Poems for Waning Days

  • When
    11/14/2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    South Greenhouse Rm 124
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    20

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  Fall is all about change: weather, color, the days growing shorter. Knoxville's poet laureate, Linda Parsons, leads a poetry workshop where you'll read sample poems about the many changes inherent in fall, both bitter and sweet, and will write your own poems of change and growth. 
  

  Date: 11/14/2026    

  Time: 10:00 am - noon

  Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse 124)

  
  

  
  

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• Holiday Wreath-Making

  • When
    12/12/2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    South Greenhouse Rm 124
  • Spaces left
    20

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  We’re excited to offer our most popular class of the year! During our wreath-making workshop, you’ll use real plant materials to make beautiful wreaths (or swags) to decorate your home. We will even show you how to safely take cuttings from your own evergreen trees to enhance your home décor and to personalize your wreath. Participants are welcome to bring their own ornaments, ribbon, and other decorative items, though our team will have ribbon available along with pruners, floral wire, and other necessary items to make a wreath for all participants. Registration is required and – pro-tip – register early! This class fills up every year, so book your spot now! 
  

  Date: 12/12/2026    

  Time: 10:00 am - noon

  Location: UT Gardens, Knoxville (South Greenhouse 124)

  
  

  
  

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