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From Invasive to Inviting
Port Royal State Park
3300 Old Clarksville Hwy , Adams, TN 37010 (opens in new tab)Event Details
The forests and riverbanks of the Red River Valley have always provided the resources needed for survival, transportation, craftsmanship, and community. By learning to identify invasive species and transforming harvested grapevines into handmade wreaths, visitors discover how generations of craftspeople have relied on available materials found in the landscape while practicing stewardship of the natural world.
Visitors will take part in the full process involved with wreath making. From learning how to identify invasive species common in this area to harvesting them yourselves, stripping the vines and branches, and then shaping and twisting them into your own wreath, you then will get to take home the wreath.
This program is an hour long, with about half of it taking place outside. Guests should come prepared with water, sunblock, and bug spray. Port Royal staff will provide protective gloves and pruners needed to collect the natural materials.
This program is free of charge. Recommended for ages 12+.
- Event Host
- Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Alex
- victoria.peck@tn.gov
- 931 250-7041
- Price
- $0.00 Free Registration
$1.00 Registration + $1 Donation
$5.00 Registration + $5 Donation
$10.00 Registration + $10 Donation
$20.00 Registration + $20 Donation
Port Royal State Park
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1-888-867-2757Port Royal State Park, encompassing 30 acres, invites visitors to step back in time and explore a significant piece of Tennessee history. This day-use park centers around the site of the former town of Port Royal, established in 1797. Visitors can explore the restored 1859 General Store, walk along a preserved section of the Trail of Tears, and immerse themselves in stories of the past.
