Monthly Programs


We Live in a Wonderland with Stephen Lyn Bales

Register for Zoom Link and Recording

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Thursday, December 12, 7pm EST on ZOOM

We live in a wonderland and much of it is ephemeral. It comes and goes, passing through our lives in an instant. Join UT Arboretum education coordinator, Michelle Campanis, and naturalist/author, Stephen Lyn Bales, via Zoom for “We Live in a Wonderland” on Thursday, December 12 at 7 pm.”  From butterflies to hummingbirds to freshwater jellyfish to ghost plants, their appearance is short-lived and part of our wonderland. Stephen Lynn will explore many of these topics that he has written about over the decades and highlighted in his book “Ephemeral by Nature,” published by the University of Tennessee Press.

The program is free, but registration is required to receive your Zoom link and the recording. The program will be recorded and sent to all who register.

Please contact Michelle at mcampani@utk.edu for any questions or registration issues.


New Years Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9am

Join us in-person at the UT Arboretum Auditorium on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 for a New Year’s Day hike guided by members of the UT Arboretum Society. Meet at 9am at the UT Arboretum Auditorium for hot chocolate to warm up around the fire. The hike will begin at 9:30am.

No registration is needed. No pets please.

Contact Michelle Campanis for any questions.



Group hiking
Third Saturday Hike at the UT Arboretum