Category: Plant ID Hike

Tour of SGI Headquarters, APSU Herbarium and Native Garden, plus a nearby SGI restoration site

Description: This is a joint outing with the Tennessee Native Plant Society. Get an inside / outside look at the Southeastern Grasslands Institute on a tour of SGI headquarters at Austin Peay State University, including their “Seeds of Success” native seed collection initiative, a tour of the largest collections in a Mid-South herbarium, and a […] Continue reading "Tour of SGI Headquarters, APSU Herbarium and Native Garden, plus a nearby SGI restoration site"

Nature / Plant ID Hikes at Owl’s Hill

We will offer two different member-only interpretive hikes at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary on Saturday, November 19, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Both hikes will be slow-paced, will focus on interpreting nature, and will emphasize plant identification. South Ridge Hike: This is a 2-mile loop hike that experiences about 300 feet of elevation change. […] Continue reading "Nature / Plant ID Hikes at Owl’s Hill"