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SUMMARY:Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 67th year that naturalists and those that love nature have been gathering at Roan Mountain for the Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally. This spring’s rally is set to be one of the finest with evening speakers\, Ingrid Luffman and Lisa Benish\, lunchtime activities\, a lunchtime program by Cade Campbell\, a lunchtime slide show and a great variety of field trips over the entire weekend. All activities at the rally are family-friendly\, and there are a variety of difficulty levels. This rally\, and all rallies\, are sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mountain and would not be possible without many volunteers and the support of Roan Mountain State Park.\nMembers of the Friends of Roan Mountain are admitted to all weekend activities at no charge\, with the exception of meals. Registration without membership is detailed in the brochure. By becoming a member of Friends of Roan Mountain\, you can attend 4 different rallies throughout the year – Winter\, Spring\, Summer (Xtreme Roan Adventures for Kids)\, and Fall.\nFriends of Roan Mountain is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.\nFor additional information about the rally:\nwww.friendsofroanmtn.org\nTO REGISTER GO TO FRIENDS OF ROAN MOUNTAIN WEBSITE:\nwww.friendsofroanmtn.org\nFriday Evening Program:\nETSU Geoscientists Respond to Hurricane Helene by Ingrid Luffman\n\nIngrid Luffman is a hydrologist with ETSU’s Department of Geosciences. She has degrees in Mathematics\, Earth Sciences\, and a PhD in Geography from University of Tennessee. A transplant from Canada\, she has taught at ETSU for 28 years\, and is a founding member of the Boone Watershed Partnership\, a local non-profit that identifies and addresses water resources concerns in the Boone Watershed. Recently\, the partnership completed forest restoration work at Jacob’s Nature Park in Johnson City to eliminate hundreds of invasive plants and replace them with over 400 native plants; volunteers contributed over 800 hours to the project.\nProgram Description: \nIn September 2024\, Hurricane produced high winds and torrential rains in the NC headwaters of several TN streams\, leading to flooding that scoured channels and floodplains\, removed riparian forests\, and destroyed homes and sanitary infrastructure. When extreme weather events occur\, as a hydrologist and geoscientist\, I try to understand the nature and magnitude of the event by evaluating damage to critical infrastructure and by using data to estimate how often events of this magnitude might recur in our communities. This program describes work done by ETSU Geoscientists in the days and months following Hurricane Helene.\n\nSaturday Evening Program:\nDiscovering the Blue Ridge: Place-Based Nature Education at Blue Ridge Discovery Center\nby Lisa Benish\n \nLisa Benish is an environmental educator and the Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Discovery Center (BRDC) in southwest Virginia. With a passion for place-based learning and conservation\, she leads BRDC’s efforts to connect people of all ages to the natural world through hands-on science\, outdoor exploration\, and stewardship programming. Lisa works closely with educators\, naturalists\, and community partners to develop immersive programs that highlight the ecological richness of the Blue Ridge region\, including forests\, wetlands\, streams\, meadows\, and pollinator habitats. Her work focuses on fostering curiosity\, conservation ethics\,and access to meaningful nature experiences for rural and underserved communities. \nProgram Description:                                            \nThe Blue Ridge Discovery Center (BRDC) is a regional hub for environmental education and wildlife discovery in southwest Virginia. This presentation will introduce BRDC’s mission\, campus\, and core programs\, highlighting how its diverse landscapes—forests\, wetlands\, streams\, meadows\, and pollinator gardens—serve as living classrooms. Attendees will learn how BRDC engages youth\, families\, educators\, and naturalists through camps\, field studies\, citizen science\, and conservation-focused programming\, with an emphasis on fostering long-term connections to the Blue Ridge ecosystem. The session will also explore how BRDC partners with agencies and naturalists to expand access to nature education and support conservation awareness across the region.\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n \nFRIDAY\,  April 24:  Conference Center Activities\n \n  5:30 PM   REGISTRATION\n \n  6:30 PM   BUFFET DINNER requires PREPAID reservation by  Tuesday\, April 21   \n\n 7:30 PM    PROGRAM “ETSU Geoscientists Respond to Hurricane Helene”   Ingrid Luffman\n\n 9:00 PM    Night Salamander Walk (E\, KF)\n Dale Ledford\n\nSATURDAY\,  April 25:\n\n 6:30 AM   Early Birds (E) Herndon Chapter TOS\,  meet at Visitor Center (water wheel) Bring binoculars\n\n 7:00 AM   Moth Viewing (Kf) Meet at Conference Center\n Larry McDaniel\n\n 8:30 AM    Field Trips: Meet at field adjacent to the park cabins entrance. Onsite registration is available.\n\n1. Birding (E/M\, Kf) Elizabethton Bird Club\n\n2. Beginning Birding (E\, Kf) Elizabethton Bird Club\n\n3. Jones Falls Hike (M/S) Marty Silver\n\n4. Aquatic Insects (E\, Kf\, W) Gary Barrigar and\n    Janet Brown\n\n5. Wildflowers (E) Guy Mauldin\n\n6. Salamanders (E\, Kf) Lance Jessee\n\n7. Insects & Kin (E\, Kf) Cade Campbell\n\n8. Using Keys to ID Trees (E\, Kf) Lisa Benish\n\nConference Center Activities\n11:00 AM – 1:30 PM\n\n      Fossil Casting (Kf) Mick Whitelaw\n\n      Flint Knapping (Kf) Bob Estep\n\n11:30 AM Nature Slide Show Tracy Campbell\n\n12:00 Lunch  Bag lunches at Conference Center by preregistration only\, or bring your own lunch and join us!\n\n12:30 PM Program “The Revolutionary Power of Insect Conservation” Cade Campell\n \n2:00 PM Field Trips: Meet at field adjacent to the park cabins entrance. Onsite registration is available.\n\n1. Mosses & Liverworts (M) Jim Goldsmith\n\n    2. Geology/Paleo-ecology Hike 3-5 mi (M/S\, Kf)\n        Jeremy Stout\n\n3. Wildflowers (E) Park Greer\n\n4. Tech in Nature (E\, Kf) Philip Hylen\n\n5. Wildlife Tracking (E\, Kf) Marty Silver\n\n6. How Streams Respond to Floods  (E\, Kf)\n     Ingrid Luffman\n7. Hughes Gap to Ash Gap (M/S) Guy Mauldin\nConference Center Activities\n4:00 PM  Owl Workshop: (Kf) Ryan Stephens\n 6:30 PM   Buffet Dinner—Requires reservation\n Prepaid by deadline of Tues\, April 21. \n \n7:30 PM   Discovering the Blue Ridge: Place-Based Nature Education at Blue Ridge Discovery Center” Lisa Benish\n\n9:00 PM   Night Walk (E\, Kf) Cade Campbell
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/roan-mountain-spring-naturalists-rally-2/
LOCATION:Roan Mountain State Park\, 527 TN-143\, Roan Mountain\, TN\, 37687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual Appalachian Antique Power Association and Farmer's Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Tractor enthusiasts from across the South will make a trip to Northeast Tennessee for the 33rd Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show April 23-26 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray\, Tenn.\, hosted by the Tri-State Antique Power Association. \n\n\n\nIn an event that has grown to showcase hundreds of rare and popular tractors over the years\, including features from Brian Baxter with the RFDTV series Tractor Fever.  The agriculture inspired television network has featured the Appalachian Antique Farm Show and Northeast Tennessee for a number of years on the classic show dedicated to tractors\, enthusiasts and events across the United States. \n\n\n\nEach year the Appalachian Antique Farm Show is dedicated to a specific make\, model or style of tractor.  The 2026 Appalachian Antique Farm Show will feature the Farmall brand. Along with the featured tractors\, exhibits of all makes and models will include antique tractors\, steam\, gas\, hit and miss antique engines\, stationary steam engines\, threshing machines\, gristmill\, antique farm tools\, live steam saw mill\, belted equipment demonstrations and other farm related equipment. \n\n\n\n\n\nEach year the show features a specific make\, model or style of tractor.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe full weekend of activities include a flea market complete with arts and crafts\, antiques\, farm and tractor memorabilia\, commercial vendors\, new and used farm equipment parts within the swap meet area\, a quilt show and tradition inspired farm games such as a Skillet Throws and a Barn Dance. Other popular events include the Parade of Power throughout the Appalachian Fairgrounds\, various equipment demonstrations and the kiddie pedal tractor race and pull. \n\n\n\nAll exhibits will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.  Admission is $5\, children ages 12 and under are free\, with a special senior rate of $4 on Thursday only. \n\n\n\n \nThe 33rd Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show is hosted by the Tri-State Antique Power Association and sponsored by Food City. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tri-State Antique Power Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving agricultural history through the restoration of antique farm equipment. Tri-State Antique Power Association supports the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\, the Shriners Children’s Hospital for Crippled Children and other local charities including the Ronald McDonald House. TSAPA hosts the Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show the last full weekend in April each year.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/33rd-annual-appalachian-antique-power-association-and-farmers-reunion/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Car/Bike Shows,Children's Activities,Dance,Featured,Festivals,General,Historical Events,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Day\n\nApril 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nNew date\, same family-fun event! \nJoin us as the Birthplace of Country Music presents Children’s Day on Saturday\, April 25th\, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.! \nPreviously held during Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion\, Children’s Day has moved to April! Children’s Day is free and open to the community\, featuring fun crafts\, games\, and activities provided by local nonprofits\, organizations\, and businesses. Additional activities include free admission to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, plogging with the Green Team\, a variety of food trucks\, and local youth performances on the Cumberland Park stage. \nDate: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\nLocation: Cumberland Square Park\nHours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nChildren’s Day will not occur during Bristol Rhythm & Roots this year. Be sure to visit the Kid’s Zone during the festival weekend\, September 11-13\, 2026. Kids aged 12 and under receive free festival admission with a ticketed parent or guardian. \n  \nNon-Profit Organization Registration \nIf you are a non-profit organization that would like to register for Children’s Day\, please fill out the form below. Each non-profit/agency can register up to four volunteers and all participating organizations must have a game\, activity\, or craft for children to actively participate in.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/childrens-day/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Concerts,General
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SUMMARY:Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair\nSaturday\, April 25\, 10 am until 5 pm\nSunday\, April 26\, noon until 5 pm \nDemonstrations of springtime activities on a mid-19 th century farmstead are interspersed with\nthousands of plants being offered for sale with an emphasis on natives\, herbs\, perennials\, and\nheirloom plants\, along with garden accessories and related arts and crafts.  Traditional music\, period\ndemonstrations\, old-fashioned foods\, children’s activities\, and our resident animals are all important\nparts of the event. Admission to this festival\, begun in 1984\, is $5 for adults and free for children\nunder 12.  For more information\, call 423-288-6071 or visit www.exchangeplacetn.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/exchange-place-spring-garden-fair-5/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Exchange Place: Living History Farm\, 4812 Orebank Rd.\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Music,Outdoors
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