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SUMMARY:Allandale Mansion: Egg Rolling
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport Parks and Recreation will be hosting an Easter Egg Roll at Allandale Mansion next month. \nThe annual event will take place on the front lawn of the mansion from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 1 and includes egg rolling in the field\, a small egg hunt\, games and a visit by the Easter Bunny. \n“Even though it’ll be April 1\, we won’t be fooling around that day\,” said Program Administrator Renee Ensor. “Kids can expect to enjoy a morning full of games\, treats and egg-rolling fun.” \nThe event is free and open to children ages 10 and under. For more information about the event call 423-224-2489 or email Renee Ensor at reneeensor@kingsporttn.gov. \n\nAbout Kingsport Parks and Recreation \nKingsport Parks and Recreation is improving quality of life by offering essential services and recreation opportunities for the community of the City of Kingsport. They provide facilities\, programs and recreational experiences that are available to residents and visitors. Kingsport Parks and Recreation makes sure community members have places to play\, get fit and stay healthy\, as well as opportunities to foster new relationships and forge a connection with nature. \nAbout the City of Kingsport \nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” \n###
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/allandale-mansion-egg-rolling/
LOCATION:Allandale Mansion\, 4444 West Stone Drive\, Kingsport\, 37660
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T130000
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Jonesborough will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza event on Saturday\, April 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Storytelling Center\, Jimmy Neil Smith Park and The Christopher Taylor House. There will be kids’ activities including photos with the Easter Bunny\, face painting\, children’s crafts\, Officer K-9 meet and greet\, and the Funny Farm Animal Experience. Participants can enjoy free cotton candy and popcorn. \nThe egg hunt takes place at 2:30 p.m. in Jimmy Neil Smith Park\, located behind the International Storytelling Center\, where children ages 12 and under can hunt for over 4\,000 candy and toy filled eggs. The egg hunt will be divided up into four age groups: ages 2 and under\, 3 to 5\, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 years. \nFor more information\, visit Jonesborough.com. \n### \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-easter-eggstravaganza-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Jonesborough\, 116 W Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Festivals,Food/Drink,General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Decorating Contest
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for\nthe 2023 Easter Egg Decorating Contest\nGet busy decorating your egg and bring it in by this Friday\, March 31.\nWe will display the eggs all week\, and then winners will be announced Friday\, April 7. Prizes include Most Artistic\, Most Creative\, People’s Choice 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place and Youth 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place.\nHave fun!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”\n    ― Friedrich Nietzsche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome by anytime this week and \nPaint a Paper Mache Easter Egg! \nYou can enter your creation in the contest or take it home and enjoy it. This activity is FREE and open to all ages.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are also still accepting entries through Friday for the\nStill Life Community Art Show. \nThe show will open Friday\, April 7.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/easter-egg-decorating-contest/
LOCATION:Johnson County Center for the Arts\, 127 College St.\, Mountain City\, TN\, 37683\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTSTAMP:20260404T074340
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SUMMARY:Egg-Cellent Easter Exstravaganza
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URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/egg-cellent-easter-exstravaganza/
LOCATION:TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T120000
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SUMMARY:Kingsport Aquatic Center: Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Easter Eggstravaganza at the Kingsport Aquatic Center \nThe Kingsport Aquatic Center is hosting its first-ever Easter Eggstravaganza – a festival event where children can hunt for more than 1\,000 Easter eggs hidden throughout the facility. \nThe event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 8. More than 1\,000 Easter eggs will be spread around the warm water pool\, play pool and splash pad for children to retrieve. \n“We can’t wait to see children’s faces when they walk into the aquatic center and see hundreds of colorful eggs all around\,” said Aquatics Program Coordinator Madison Gump. “I think we’re going to make the Easter Bunny proud with this event.” \nIn addition\, there will be a Golden Egg Hunt where children will search for the one golden egg hidden somewhere in the facility. The one who finds the golden egg will receive two free admission tickets for the summer season\, a T-shirt and a candy bag – a prize package worth up to $50. \nAdmission is $10 per person prior to the event and $12 per person at the door. Event participants will have access to the Kingsport Aquatic Center all day on April 8. To register visit www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link\, then select “Aquatic Center.” \nTo see other upcoming events\, programs and classes\, visit swimkingsport.com. \nAbout Kingsport Aquatic Center \nThe Kingsport Aquatic Center is the region’s most comprehensive indoor-outdoor public aquatic and recreation facility. Located in Kingsport’s Meadowview district at the base of iconic Bays Mountain\, the center provides area residents and visitors with the best in health\, fitness and recreation features in a safety-focused environment. The Kingsport Aquatic Center features the area’s only indoor Olympic-sized pool\, the HMG Competition pool\, plus year-round swim courses and American Red Cross-certified water safety and lifeguard training. A seasonal outdoor water park offers recreational activities from mid-May to early September. Seasonal\, annual and daily rates are available. For more information\, visit www.swimkingsport.com. \nAbout the City of Kingsport \nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.”
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kingsport-aquatic-center-easter-eggstravaganza/
LOCATION:Kingsport Aquatic Center\, 1820 Meadowview Parkway\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416
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SUMMARY:Solar-scope Program
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 16th\nSolar-scope Program\nWe are celebrating the anniversary of the invention of the first reflecting telescope.  Take a turn using our Celestron EclipSmart solar safe finder telescope which allows the scope to align to the sun without directly viewing it.  Weather permitting\, stay tuned to social media for updates regarding weather.  Program by announcement periodically throughout the day.  Limited access to scope based on participants.  FREE with paid general admission.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/solar-scope-program/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T090000
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SUMMARY:Oak Hill School Home School Days
DESCRIPTION:Oak Hill School was built in 1886 to serve the community of Knob Creek. The building served local residents until it was closed in the 1950s. The school building was moved the seven miles from Knob Creek to Jonesborough and placed in its current location behind the Visitors Center. Today\, Oak Hill School invites students to come for a day-long experience and enroll in school in 1893. Reading\, writing\, arithmetic\, history\, geography – even the pledge of allegiance – are all as they were prior to the turn of the last century. \nSchool will last from 9:00am – 2:00pm on April 17th\, 18th\, and May 2nd. This program is limited to 26 students\, grades 1st – 12th\, so sign up now! \nRegistration information is available at https://www.heritageall.org/education/programs/oak-hill-school/. The cost is $5 per student for the day at Oak Hill School. Students must register in advance. We cannot accept registration the day of the event. This event has a minimum registration of 12 students in order for it to take place. \nThe Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. For more information\, please call our office at 423.753.9580\, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org. Additional information can also be found online at https://www.heritageall.org/.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/oak-hill-school-home-school-days/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Oak Hill School\, 214 East Sabin Drive\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T193000
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SUMMARY:Star Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 21st\nStar Viewing Party\, 7:30pm-10pm\nJoin us for a star party and an out-of-this-world experience.  Limited access to scopes and binoculars based on attendees.  Exhibit spaces are closed during this event.  This event is designed as an introductory/beginner level and/or interest in astronomy.  Admission is $5 per person ages 4+\, under 4 are free.  Stay tuned to social media and our website for more details and for weather related updates.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/star-viewing-party/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
ORGANIZER;CN="Hands On! Discovery Center":MAILTO:info@visithandson.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
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SUMMARY:Earth Day EnviroScape Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 22nd\nEarth Day EnviroScape Simulation\nStop by to learn all about keeping our planet beautiful for years to come in honor of Earth Day. Get a firsthand look at what happens to water in our environment with our 3-dimensional EnviroScape.  Pollution and runoff are colorfully evident when falling rain carries mock versions of soil\, chemicals\, and oil through a watershed to a body of water.  Can you help save the watershed community and our planet? Program by announcement periodically throughout the day.  FREE with paid general admission.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/earth-day-enviroscape-simulation/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
ORGANIZER;CN="Hands On! Discovery Center":MAILTO:info@visithandson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T113000
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SUMMARY:Terrarium Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 22nd\nTerrarium Workshop\, 10:30am-11:30am\nLooking to add something green to your home for Earth Day?  Join us for a workshop designed for teens and adults ages 13+ and make your own glass terrarium.  Materials fee of $15 per person for members\, $20 per person for non-members.  Pre-registration and payment are required no later than Thursday\, April 13th.  Limited space and materials available.  Go to visithandson.org to claim your spot and make your reservation.  Admission to exhibit spaces is an additional cost.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/terrarium-workshop/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
ORGANIZER;CN="Hands On! Discovery Center":MAILTO:info@visithandson.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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SUMMARY:30th Annual Appalachian Farm Show & Farmer's Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Tractor enthusiasts from across the South will make a trip to Northeast Tennessee for the 30th Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show April 27-30 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\, a familiar returning face includes Brian Baxter from 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 2023 Appalachian Antique Farm Show will feature numerous styles and models of vintage equipment under the John Deere 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\nEach year the show features a specific make\, model or style of tractor.\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 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.  Admission is $5 and children ages 12 and under are free.\n\n\n\nThe 30th Annual Appalachian Antique Farm Show is hosted by the Tri-State Antique Power Association ad sponsored by Food City..\n\n\n\nVendors are stationed throughout the show including a swap meet\, quilt show\, tractor inspired decor\, apparel and more.\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/29th-annual-appalachian-farm-show-farmers-reunion/
LOCATION:TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Car/Bike Shows,Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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SUMMARY:64th Annual Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally
DESCRIPTION:SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL\nRoan Mountain\nSpring Naturalists Rally\nApril 28–30\, 2023\nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nRally Directors; Gary Barrigar and Larry McDaniel \nfriendsofroan@gmail.com \nTO REGISTER GO TO FRIENDS OF ROAN MOUNTAIN WEBSITE: \nhttps://www.friendsofroanmtn.org \nor \nMAIL PREPAID RESERVATIONS TO:\nNancy Barrigar\, Treasurer\n708 Allen Avenue\nElizabethton\, TN 37643\nSponsored by:\nThe Friends of Roan Mountain\nFeatured Speakers:\nFriday Evening Program:\nCo-existing with Snakes Connie Deegan \nConnie Deegan is a naturalist with the Johnson City\, TN Parks and Recreation Department\, specializing in\nherpetology. Deegan is responsible for trail signage and maps\, trail design and construction\, and keeping the\ntrails clear of downed trees. She conducts week-long seasonal camps about nature and writes a popular weekly\nnature series\, ‘Naturally Yours’. Connie received the Tennessee Wildlife Federation Conservation\nAchievement Award in 2021 for Conservation Educator of the Year. She also received the 2022 Pinnacle\nAward for Adventure Tourism Leader.\nProgram Description:\nSnakes are an amazingly important part of the ecosystem and many people happily coexist with snakes on their\nproperty. Deegan’s program will include a discussion on the physiology of snakes and what to do in the event\nof a rare mishap.\nSaturday Evening Program: \nFlora Lore & Uses – Fascinating Stories About Flowers Tavia Cathcart Brown \nTavia is Executive Director of the 170-acre Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen\, Kentucky\, where she\nhas established a two-acre Woodland Garden that highlights native wildflowers and ferns\, along with creating\nmultiple Certified Monarch Waystations. With Tavia’s support\, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve started\nKentucky’s first full-time outdoor preschool\, Thrive Forest School\, serving more than 350 students and\ncampers a year. During the pandemic\, Tavia created a Take a Walk with Tavia video series about plants\, which\nmay be viewed from Creasey Mahan’s web site or YouTube page. She coauthored the field guide\, Wildflowers\nof Tennessee\, the Ohio Valley\, and Southern Appalachians\, which covers 16 states\, 1\,250 wildflowers\, and\npresents 800 photographs. A highly regarded lecturer\, educator\, writer and photographer\, Tavia shares her love\nof plants and pollinators at every opportunity\, giving presentations to regional and national groups.\nProgram Description:\nTavia will present vivid examples of how Native Americans and early pioneers used plants as medicinal aids.\nYou’ll also discover myths\, legends\, and lore spotlighting wildflowers that were revered and sometimes\nfeared. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nFRIDAY APRIL 28 Conference Center Activities \n5:30 pm Registration and Check-in \n6:30 pm Buffet Dinner – Requires reservation prepaid by deadline of Tues April 25. \n7:30 pm Program: Co-existing with Snakes by Connie Deegan \n9:00 pm\n1. Night Walk (E\, J\,) Cade Campbell \n2. Moth Viewing (E\,) Larry McDaniel \nSATURDAY APRIL 29 \n6:30 am Early Birds (E) Herndon Chapter TOS. Meet at park Visitors Center (water wheel). Bring binoculars. \n8:30 am Field Trips: Meet at the field adjacent to the park cabins entrance. On-site registration is available. \n1. Birds of Roan Mountain (E\, ) Herndon Chapter TOS. Bring binoculars. \n2. Beginning Birding (E\, ) Herndon Chapter TOS. Bring binoculars. \n3. Salamanders (E\, ) Tyler Wicks \n4. Wildflowers (E) Guy Mauldin\n5. Land Snails (E\, ) Cade Campbell\n6. Introduction to iNaturalist (E\, ) Philip Hylen \n7. Hike to Jones Falls (M/S) Marty Silver\n11:00 am – 1:30 pm Conference Center Activities \n1. Fossil Casting – () Mick Whitelaw\, ETSU Dept. of Geology\, Geoscience Club \n2. Flint Knapping – Demonstration\nof ancient method of fashioning tools from stone. () Bob Estep\n11:30 pm – Nature Slide Show -Tracy Campbell \n12:00 pm Lunch – Bag lunches with prepaid reservation (deadline Tues April 25) or bring your own lunch and join us! \n12:30 pm – Program “Native Orchids to North American & Nearby” – Mary Ruden \n2:00 pm Field Trips: Meet at the field adjacent to the park cabins entrance. \n1. Wildflowers (E) Anne Whittemore \n2. Mosses and Liverworts (M) Jim Goldsmith \n3. Aquatic Insects as Water Quality Indicators (W\, E\, ) Gary Barrigar and Anna Grizzard\n4. Hampton Creek Cove Hike (M\, ) Richard Broadwell \n5. Wildlife Tracking (E\, ) Marty Silver \n6. Butterflies (E. ) Park Greer\n7. Geology/Paleo-ecology Hike 5 mi (M/S\, ) Jeremy Stout.\n6:30 pm Buffet Dinner—Requires reservation prepaid by deadline of Tues. April 25. \nConference Center Activities\n7:30 pm Program: Flora Lore & Uses – Fascinating Stories About Flowers by Tavia Cathcart Brown\n9:00 pm \n1. Night Walk (E\, ) Cade Campbell \n2. Moth Viewing (E\, ) Larry McDaniel\nSUNDAY APR 30 \n5:45 am Sunrise Hike (M\, ) Connie Deegan (meet at Carver’s Gap parking area\, walk up Round Bald\, will be back at park\nfor 9:00 AM field trips) \n9:00 am Field Trips Meet at the field adjacent to the park cabins entrance. \n1. Birds of Hampton Creek Cove (M\,) Herndon Chapter TOS. Bring binoculars.\n2. Laurel Falls Hike: Dennis Cove to Hampton (M\,) Gabrielle Zeiger\, Mick Whitelaw\, Don Holt. All-day hike;bring\nwater\, lunch and rain gear.\n3. Snake Talk/Walk Connie Deegan (E. ) \n2:00 pm Field Trips Meet at the field adjacent to the park cabins entrance.\n1. Salamanders (E\,) Lance Jesse \n2. Twin Springs Ephemerals and Plant Ecology (E) Jamey Donaldson \nKEY: E Easy\nM Moderate\nS Strenuous\n Kid-friendly\nW Wade in water
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/64th-annual-roan-mountain-spring-naturalists-rally/
LOCATION:Roan Mountain State Park\, 527 TN-143\, Roan Mountain\, TN\, 37687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Superhero Science Family Pop-in Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 28th\nSuperhero Science Family Pop-in Workshop\, 1:30pm-4:30pm\nIt’s a bird\, it’s a plane\, it’s Superhero Science!  Stop by anytime between 1:30-4:30 to unmask the science behind some of your favorite superheroes and their superpowers! Test your superhuman strength and knowledge while exploring flight\, magnetism\, nanotechnology\, and more!  Then\, stop by the Tesla Theater for a Tesla Experience show full of superhero songs.   $3 per participant for members\, $5 for non-members.  One Tesla Experience ticket provided for each paying workshop guest.  Adult supervision is required at all times
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/superhero-science-family-pop-in-workshop/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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SUMMARY:Spring Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport\, TN – In a time-honored area tradition\, Exchange Place Living History Farm will once again\nhonor the arrival of spring\, and the planting season\, with its beloved Spring Garden Fair. The oldest\ngarden fair in our region will be back for its 37 th year on Saturday\, April 29\, from 10 a.m. until 5\np.m.\, and Sunday\, April 30\, from noon until 5 p.m.\, at the 1850s farmstead\, located at 4812\nOrebank Road in Kingsport. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older\, with no charge for\nanyone under the age of 12. \nEagerly anticipated by area gardeners — from beginners to experts – the Fair will feature thousands of\nplants for sale\, from old favorites to rare and hard-to-find varieties. Growers will offer perennials\,\nannuals\, trees and shrubs\, with an emphasis on herbs\, natives and heirloom plants. Gardening experts\nwill be available throughout the weekend to share their knowledge about plant selection and care\, and\nfolk and yard artisans will also be found throughout the grounds with unique plant and garden-related\narts and crafts. \nDemonstrations of springtime activities on the farm\, which is more than 200 years old\, helps to bring the\npre-Civil War years to life\, and are always highlights of the Fair. The Overmountain Weavers Guild\ncontinues their long tradition of “Sheep to Shawl” with sheep being sheared and the wool carded\, spun\ninto yarn and woven into a shawl within hours. In the blacksmith shop visitors may watch iron being\nshaped into nails\, hooks and other useful objects. The newly-renovated hearth kitchen will be filled with\nwonderful aromas as the Eden’s Ridge Hearth Cookery Society will be churning butter on Saturday\nand using the butter to make a pound cake on Sunday.  Meanwhile\, in the Cook’s Cabin\, they will be\nmaking hoecakes and other foods showcasing African American and rural Appalachian foodways. And\nthe Junior Apprentices will be hosting the second annual Tennessee Dancing Gourd Spin-Off and\ndemonstrating other chores and activities all over the farmstead.  In the garden\, they will be available to\ntalk about heirloom vegetables and herbs used in the 19th century. \nNumerous special events will highlight this year’s festival\, starting with a very unique memorial for\nDennis Marshall\, who passed away last July.  He was a Master Gardener and Southern Appalachian Plant\nSociety (SAPS) member who had been a regular volunteer at Exchange Place festivals for many years.\nWe are honoring Dennis by working with The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) to help restore this\neconomically and ecologically significant tree species. The American chestnut is considered “functionally\nextinct” due to an airborne fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) that was accidentally imported into the U.S\nin the late 1800s. The Foundation and its research partners are utilizing multiple approaches\, and\ncutting-edge science\, to develop a blight-resistant tree that can again survive and thrive in its native\nhome\, the eastern United States. Earlier this year\, TCAF donated three hybrid American chestnut trees\nto Exchange Place\, which have been planted. A formal dedication of a plaque honoring Dennis will take\nplace on Saturday\, April 29 at 4:15 pm\, and a spokesperson from TCAF will discuss the plight of the\ntree\, and share the latest research efforts towards restoration. \nBack by popular demand\, Jennifer Hanlon will be offering her beginner’s needle felting workshop\, in\nwhich people can learn the art of transforming fibers into a piece of art\, perfect for your springtime \ndecorating. This workshop\, which will be held on Sunday\, April 30th from noon to 4:00\, will allow\nyou to create your own little bunny! The cost is $65\, will be limited to no more than 10 participants\n(ages 10 and up only)\, and includes all the necessary supplies. Registration is done online; go to\nhttps://www.hanlonscreativecorner.com\, and scroll down to “Needle Felting Class Bunny” to sign up.\n(Please note that a deposit is required at the time of registration.) \nAlso on Sunday\, Linda Doan will once again lead the May Pole dance\, beginning at 2 pm\, with live music\nprovided by our very own Junior Apprentices Old-Time Band. And both days of the festival will feature\nFrank Ireson of Viking Leathercrafts demonstrating how shoes were made in the antebellum years\, using\nan authentic\, old-time Cobbler’s Bench\, donated to Exchange Place by Betty Moore.\nAs always\, there will be an abundance of activities for children\, with a focus this year on flowers and\npollination. And children of all ages will enjoy meeting our heritage animals\, including our brand-new\nbaby lambs. The larger critters — our resident cow\, donkey and horse – can be seen in the 1851 barn\,\nwhile our numerous sheep will be in a variety of locations\, with the chickens and roosters in their\nenclosed area behind the heritage garden. Speaking of the animals\, please note that all proceeds from\nthis event help with the care of our permanent residents\, as well as with the restoration and upkeep of\nthe site\, which is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \nMusic fills the air for much of the Spring Garden Fair. A wide assortment of local and regional talent is\nscheduled to perform throughout the weekend; a complete schedule is listed below. (Please note\,\nhowever\, that it is always subject to last-minute changes.) And don't worry\, if you get hungry or thirsty\,\nfood\, drinks and snacks will be available. \nMore information is available by calling 423-288-6071\, or by checking the Exchange Place website:\nexchangeplace.info. \nExchange Place is a non-profit\, volunteer-run living history farm\, educational facility and regional\nattraction that seeks to preserve\, protect\, interpret\, and manage the history\, heritage\, and artifacts\npertaining to mid-19 th century farm life in Northeast Tennessee. \nTENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE \nSATURDAY\, APRIL 29 TIMES SUNDAY\, APRIL 30\nKINGSPORT COMMUNITY BAND 10 – 11 a.m. {gates open today at noon}\nTHE BUTTERNUTS 11 am – 12 noon {gates open today at noon}\nSTRING BREAK 12 noon – 1 p.m. DEXTER RAMEY AND FRIEND(S)\nCHRIS LONG 1 – 2 p.m. BUDDY DELP\nJIM ANN COUNTRY 2 – 3 p.m. STATE STREET STRING BAND\nJUNIOR APPRENTICES OLD-TIME \nBAND \n3 – 4 p.m. JUNIOR APPRENTICES OLD-TIME \nBAND \nRENAISSANCE STRINGS 4 – 5 p.m. HEATHER RUPE AND FRIEND(S)
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spring-garden-fair-3/2023-04-29/
LOCATION:Exchange Place: Living History Farm\, 4812 Orebank Rd.\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Farmer's Markets,General,Outdoors
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