Come on out January 25th at 6pm and join us as we create our very own works of art! We will be utilizing wood that has fallen due to Hurricane Helene, and repurposing them to create tree cookie prints! By using tree rings we get the opportunity to dive deeper into learning the life story of that tree and the forest around it. As we learn more about dendrochronology, we will reflect on how trees, and us, measure our successes every year. Registration is required as spaces are limited: https://tnstateparks.com/.../event_details/roan-mountain/... Date/Time: 1/25 at 6pm Meeting Location: Conference Center

Join us on the evening of Friday, January 24th, for an after-hours nature tour through the forests of Roan Mountain State Park! Park Ranger Rodriguez will lead you through the dark on a 0.5-mile hike through the Tom Gray trail. We will be learning about how nocturnal wildlife have adapted their senses for the dark and try our own hand at adapting to the night! From glow in the dark animals, starry nights, and turning over logs and rocks to find some of our park’s most secretive wildlife, this nocturnal prowl is fun for the entire family. This activity is limited to 20 participants at a cost of $10.00 per person. Registered participants will meet at Shelter 3, located in...