Rodney and Allison Creating Stumptown We had a really good maintenance day, this wet morning, at the Townsend River Walk…
Friday February 12
In NewsStrolling through the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum (TRWA) in winter is a serene experience and encourage you all to…
Thursday February 11
In NewsThe Townsend River Walk & Arboretum (TRWA) had a couple of donations made over the last few of months. First,…
Wednesday February 10
In NewsBob Russell "Father of the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum" Relaxing on the Bench Dedicated to Him at the Townsend…
Thursday December 24
In NewsTWRA Invasive Management - Scott Schehr, Martha Frink & Theresa Schehr A group of 8 Tuckaleechee Garden Club members and…
Friday December 18
In NewsKay Goodwin and Charlotte Miller are Busy Planting the Latest Addition to the TRWA, an Iris Garden. Friday the 13th…
Sunday November 15
In NewsThis year has been one of the best years for flower blooms thru Spring, Summer and Fall. The final blooming…
Wednesday November 11
In NewsMilkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars devouring the Red Milkweed at the Pollinator & Memorial Garden I think Fall is one of…
Wednesday September 23
In NewsCongratulations to all the participants in the Knoxville Track Club's Townsend Challenge - 10K and 15k this past Sunday. Part…
Monday September 21
In NewsHillside Looking Over the Pollinator & Memorial Garden at the TRWA thru a beautiful Iron Weed. The TRWA is in…
Monday August 17
In NewsDebris Pile Before at TRWADebris Pile After at the TRWA It has been a long time, but the pile of…
Tuesday July 21
In NewsRunners in the Townsend 10K Sponsored by Knoxville Track Club. The Knoxville Track Club ran their 10K in Townsend on…
Saturday July 18
In NewsA hummingbird feeder has been added to the Pollinator & Memorial Garden. Why a feeder? Here are some Fast Hummingbird…
Thursday July 09
In NewsJust like a butterfly coming out of its cocoon, our pollinator garden is emerging from its transformation. Place your pointer…
Wednesday July 01
In NewsEnjoy the blooms of the rare Franklinia Tree, it can be found in the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum Roadside…
Thursday June 18
In NewsWorking on the Pollinator & Memorial Garden at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum while Proper Social Distancing.From Left to…
Saturday June 13
In NewsOur Designated Redbud Tree is Loaded with Pea Pods. It is a Member of the Pea Family and the Pods…
Tuesday June 09
In NewsThe Path to the Center of the Pollinator & Memorial Garden is almost complete. The Pollinator and Memorial Garden transformation…
Sunday May 31
In NewsGreat News! Our bluebirds have started a second nesting. The first egg was on May 28, 2020. The first nesting…
Saturday May 30
In NewsAndrea Ludwig and Ryan O' Conner, from the Little River Watershed Association, clearing invasives by the Arboretum Sycamore. We are…
Tuesday May 26
In NewsMark Seder & Katherine Goodwin completed installation of the Pollinator & Memorial Garden Fence on May 2, 2020. The first…
Tuesday May 05
In NewsElderberry Bushes and American Beautyberry Bushes, that were Planted by Allison & Rodney Pearson, are Growing Fast! A quick update…
Thursday April 23
In NewsApril 2020 Bluebird Babies Just Taking It Easy Our newest residents at the TRWA are these bluebirds that just started…
Friday April 17
In NewsCarolina Silverbell Blooms The Carolina Silverbell in our Roadside Specimen Garden is now in bloom. For those of you longing…
Thursday April 16
In NewsSensitive Ferns and May Apples Highlighting Spring 2020 at the TRWA! Spring 2020 is continuing it's impressive wildflower display at…
Wednesday April 08
In NewsBluebird Eggs in our Bluebird Box on the hillside by the Pollinator and Memorial Garden! Great News, our resident…
Monday April 06
In NewsCreeping Phlox at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum The flowers are in bloom and the Townsend River Walk &…
Thursday April 02
In NewsCherokee Chief Dogwood Planted on March 13, 20213 in the Cherokee Dogwood Memorial Grove Our workday this morning was turned…
Friday March 13
In NewsAllison and Rodney Pearson donated three Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) plants and five American Beautyberries (Callicarpa americana). All were…
Thursday March 12
In NewsRodney & Allison Pearson Clean Up and Look On at the Demise of Another Princess Tree! Another Saturday and the…
Monday March 09
In NewsParticipants at the Ron Byrd Memorial Ceremony. (l - r): Mark Seder, Tom Miller, Valerie Hendrix, Janie Bitner, Wanda Taylor,…
Wednesday March 04
In NewsThe Tuckaleechee Garden Club will be participating in the Blount County Garden Club Plant Sale April 25, 2020 at 8:00…
Monday February 17
In NewsDoug Finley and Roger Rohtert Taking Care of the Felled "Princess" Trees Paulownia tomentosa is their scientific name, we know…
Sunday February 16
In NewsThe Little River is still high and flooding parts of the Arboretum Wasn't able to get to the TWRA yesterday…
Friday February 07
In NewsThanks Allison Pearson for finding the first TRWA Spring blooms of 2020. Wow! This has been some kind of start…
Monday January 27
In News2019 has been a tremendous year of growth at the Townsend River Walk and Arboretum. From the installation of new…
Tuesday January 14
In NewsGBU Financial Life is a 127 year-old not for profit fraternal benefit society. One of the benefits is that each…
Tuesday January 14
In NewsMary Blount DAR members attending the "Cherokee Princess" Dogwood dedication from left to right: Valerie Hendrix, Caroline Baxter, Mary Ann…
Tuesday December 31
In NewsMary Blount DAR Chapter Donates a Cherokee Princess Dogwood Our 2nd dogwood has been planted on the upper path of…
Thursday December 26
In NewsWildflower Seeds Planted on Hillside by Pollinator Garden and More! A big thanks to Mark, Allison and Rodney. The hillside…
Friday December 20
In NewsCherokee Brave Dogwood Planted in memory of Ron Byrd We are in the process of planting a few Dogwoods on…
Thursday December 19
In NewsThe invasive plant removal that took place on December 7, 2019 was sponsored and promoted by Keep Blount Beautiful, Little…
Wednesday December 11
In NewsTHANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers for the December 7, 2019 - Invasive Plant Removal. A big thanks to them all! …
Saturday December 07
In NewsThis area of the River Walk was cleared of invasives by volunteers and last Spring provided a beautiful array of…
Tuesday December 03
In NewsVolunteer and Get in Our Picture! Some of the Volunteers from the Spring Invasive Cleanup. A big thanks to them…
Wednesday November 20
In NewsA Great View of the Little River during an Early Morning Walk. All the hard work and many long hours…
Wednesday July 24
In NewsA big thanks goes to Les Brady and the Town of Townsend for helping to keep the TRWA looking great…
Monday June 24
In NewsWe have just completed a trail map for the Arboretum. The map contains location identifiers for: Arboretum Trees; Plants of…
Tuesday June 11
In NewsWhat a wonderful surprise and great honor for Mark Seder and the Tuckaleechee Garden Club by being named the recipient…
Friday June 07
In NewsThank You East Tennessee Wood Products for the Mulch! It takes all kinds of donations from community members to make…
Thursday June 06
In NewsNew Signs Installed as well as Mulch during our May 17 & 18, 2019 Workdays. Thanks Volunteers!Thanks to Theresa &…
Monday May 20
In NewsWe have made a tremendous amount of progress this past week with upgrades to the Townsend River Walk and Arboretum.…
Sunday May 12
In NewsIt turned out to be a beautiful Saturday for the Inaugural Invasive Plant Removal Workday with our partners: Keep Blount…
Sunday May 05
In NewsThanks to all those that helped in March with the clearing of a large section of the Townsend River Walk…
Monday April 15
In NewsThis is the 15th year since the inception of the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum, with the Tuckaleechee Garden Club…
Sunday April 07
In NewsInvasives can't stop Trillium from growing! Took some photos today at the River Walk of some of the flowers and…
Friday March 29
In NewsThe Townsend River Walk & Arboretum got a bit of a facelift thanks to about 20 volunteers from the Tuckaleechee…
Sunday March 24
In NewsThe Townsend River Walk & Arboretum now has a logo thanks to talents of Tuckaleechee Garden Club members: Theresa Schehr,…
Friday March 08
In NewsDonations and budgeted funds have been provided for continuing enhancements for the Townsend River Walk and Arboretum. The Blount County…
Wednesday February 27
In NewsRecently two cement benches have been installed along the River Walk. Both were donated in memoriam. One bench was donated…
Friday February 15
In NewsThe Latest on COVID-19 and The Townsend River Walk & Arboretum. READ MORE........
