Calendar - Plant Scienceshttps://calendar.utk.edu/department/plant_sciences/calendarCalendar - Plant SciencesSun, 19 Jul 2026 11:47:47 -040060en-usLocalistJul 20, 2026: Critter Camp at UT Gardens, KnoxvilleThis week, campers will investigate the animals that make their home in the Gardens. Everything from Bald Eagles hunting over the Tennessee River to earthworms in the soil. We’ll explore all the small details of their life cycles and habitats, and how we can help protect them.

Ages 6-12

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday – Friday

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5150750400393435.944994-83.938419Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -04002026-07-20T08:30:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/critter-campService & OutreachJul 23, 2026: Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day at AgResearch and Education Center at MilanThe Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day is one of the most far-ranging agricultural field days in the nation. This event is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension.

Thirteen tours covering all aspects of no-till agriculture will be held at the 34th Milan No-Till Field Day, scheduled for July 23, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. This free event is open to the public.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5177330301646035.934882-88.728197Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-23T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/milan-no-till-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachJul 27, 2026: Plant to Plate Camp at UT Gardens, KnoxvilleWhere does the food we eat come from? This week, campers will investigate their food systems, local agriculture, and Tennessee native fruits. With taste tests harvested straight from the Kitchen Garden, campers will experience fresh food and learn how they can support sustainable food in their communities.

Ages 6-12

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday – Friday

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5150751458250235.944994-83.938419Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -04002026-07-27T08:30:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/plant-to-plate-campService & OutreachAug 3, 2026: Wild Water Camp at UT Gardens, KnoxvilleThis week, campers will explore one of Earth’s most vital resources: water! We’ll dive into different aquatic environments, including the Gardens’ Wetland, Floating Islands, and Rain Garden, in addition to nearby Third Creek and the Tennessee River. Campers will investigate these natural environments and wonder about people’s impact on them, and how we can all help keep our waterways clean and healthy!

Ages 6-12

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday – Friday

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5150753044542535.944994-83.938419Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -04002026-08-03T08:30:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/wild-water-campService & OutreachAug 13, 2026: Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day at East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center - Plant Sciences/Organic Crops UnitsThe Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. This event will take place on both the Plant Sciences and Organic Crops Units of the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Please check back for additional details and registration information as this event date approaches.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5176956040695635.880256-83.926144Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-08-13T08:00:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/hort-hops-and-crops-field-day-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachAug 20, 2026: Steak and Potatoes Field Day at Plateau AgResearch and Education Center at CrossvilleThe Steak and Potatoes Field Day includes topics of interest to beef cattle producers, fruit and vegetable producers and land managers. Experts from both UT AgResearch and UT Extension will share their knowledge to help producers enhance their operations.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5176960600616636.015485-85.131894Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-20T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/steak-and-potatoes-field-day-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachSep 6, 2026: The Pollinator Perspective at South GreenhouseAs gardeners, we prioritize the plants in our collections. We are often driven towards colorful or well-structured blooms, various heights and smells, among other things. Many gardeners are also prioritizing the importance of pollinators in the garden. During this lecture, we'll hear from Dr. Claire Hemingway, who studies our native pollinators. She'll share information about their natural history and impressive cognitive abilities. This lecture will be a great opportunity to learn about gardens from the pollinator's perspective! 

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5335453815935335.944528-83.936936Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-09-06T13:00:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/the-pollinator-perspective-7894Training & WorkshopsSep 9, 2026: Cotton Tour at West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at JacksonThe Cotton Tour is a field day presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. Please check back for additional details and registration information as this event date approaches.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5177339176956035.622932-88.846629Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -04002026-09-09T09:30:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/cotton-tour-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachSep 10, 2026: Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day at AgResearch and Education Center at MilanThe Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. More details about this event will be provided as the event date approaches.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5301202422586435.934882-88.728197Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -04002026-09-10T09:30:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/soybean-insect-and-disease-field-day-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachOct 1, 2026: Fall in the Gardens: Plant Sale and Garden Talks at West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in JacksonJoin UT Gardens, Jackson, for Fall in the Gardens, our annual plant sale and lecture series, on October 1st and 2nd at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center!

Experience our guided garden tours, informational talks, wagon tours of the research center, and the highly anticipated fall plant sale featuring hundreds of varieties of locally grown plants as well as pumpkins and pansies! Guest lecturers will be sharing gardening and horticulture tips with attendees. More information will be added here closer to the event date.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5177347527050135.622932-88.846629Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-10-01T10:00:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/fall-in-the-gardens-plant-sale-and-garden-talks-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachOct 2, 2026: Fall in the Gardens: Plant Sale and Garden Talks at West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in JacksonJoin UT Gardens, Jackson, for Fall in the Gardens, our annual plant sale and lecture series, on October 1st and 2nd at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center!

Experience our guided garden tours, informational talks, wagon tours of the research center, and the highly anticipated fall plant sale featuring hundreds of varieties of locally grown plants as well as pumpkins and pansies! Guest lecturers will be sharing gardening and horticulture tips with attendees. More information will be added here closer to the event date.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5177347527152635.622932-88.846629Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-10-02T10:00:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/fall-in-the-gardens-plant-sale-and-garden-talks-2026Training & WorkshopsService & OutreachOct 22, 2026: Fall Tree Walk at UT Gardens, KnoxvilleJoin the UT Gardens and Trees Knoxville teams for a fall tree walk in the UT Gardens, Knoxville. We’ll talk about how to identify trees as they lose their leaves, point out seasonally interesting plants, and call out some of the spring flowering trees we saw earlier in the year. Come prepared to ask questions, walk through the Gardens, and get inspired to plant trees in your home landscape!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5335455038183535.944994-83.938419Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -04002026-10-22T17:30:00-04:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/fall-tree-walkTraining & WorkshopsNov 14, 2026: The Bittersweetness of Fall: Poems for Waning Days with Linda Parsons at South GreenhouseFall is all about change: weather, color, the days growing shorter. Knoxville's poet laureate, Linda Parsons, leads a poetry workshop where you'll read sample poems about the many changes inherent in fall, both bitter and sweet, and will write your own poems of change and growth.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5335456426241835.944528-83.936936Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/the-bittersweetness-of-fall-poems-for-waning-days-with-linda-parsonsLectures & PresentationsTraining & WorkshopsDec 12, 2026: Holiday Wreath- Making at South GreenhouseWe’re excited to offer our most popular class of the year! During our wreath-making workshop, you’ll use real plant materials to make beautiful wreaths (or swags) to decorate your home. We will even show you how to safely take cuttings from your own evergreen trees to enhance your home décor and to personalize your wreath. Participants are welcome to bring their own ornaments, ribbon, and other decorative items, though our team will have ribbon available along with pruners, floral wire, and other necessary items to make a wreath for all participants. Registration is required and – pro-tip – register early! This class fills up every year, so book your spot now!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5335457871837835.944528-83.936936Sat, 12 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-12-12T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.utk.edu/event/holiday-wreath-makingTraining & Workshops