UT Arboretum

10/09/2026

Reminder to visitors: we close one hour prior to sunset so currently we close by 6:15pm, closing time gets earlier as the time of sunset changes. Please check the time and make your plans to be finished by then so our staff can leave on time!

09/29/2026

Our Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention series will begin next Monday October 5. Classes continue on Monday and Wednesday from 12:15-1pm through October. This is a free program we offer in partnership with Anderson County Extension. No experience needed, no pre-registration required. We recommend trying to attend most classes for the best experience. This class is held outside at our covered Sharp Program Shelter. Parking is available at the site and directional signs will be out.

09/28/2026

Register for "The Secrets of the Monarch" with Stephen Lyn Bales on Zoom, Thursday, October 1st at 7pm EDT - https://mailchi.mp/utarboretumsociety.org/the-secrets-of-the-monarch-october-1-on-zoom-with-stephen-lyn-bales

09/25/2026

PSA: Friday, 9/25 As of 9am the UT Arboretum is closed to visitors due to construction.We hope to be back to normal Saturday. The amount of large construction equipment is making the area unsafe for visitors.

09/21/2026

Annual Membership Dinner/Meeting, Tuesday, October 14, 5pm - 8pm at the UT Arboretum Auditorium - https://mailchi.mp/utarboretumsociety.org/registeration-is-open-for-the-2026-ut-arboretum-society-annual-dinner-meeting-on-tuesday-october-13-at-the-ut-arboretum-auditorium-17473417

09/21/2026

Monday Mantis ID help to guide you on protecting our native Praying Mantis!
https://nativeplantecosystems.com/learn/foundations/praying-mantis-identification-guide?fbclid=IwY2xjawUeD51wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUE5M0cwNzJDRFh1ZW5lc2pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeP2wZSDgNEPTTmVjBdSHaMYCDtzVjgyL54c2SmJ_co0eL5kP0sCyoFhxd-KY_aem_p73RSQa8cFm-MY5FeEVHIg

Identify praying mantises in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Compare Carolina, Chinese, European, narrow-winged and Asian jumping mantises, including nymphs and egg cases.

09/18/2026

Foks - it is so hot we advise taking water when you go to the mailbox - much less when hiking! Please be cautious in this heat, the trees do help but do not set out without water! Don't let lack of planning become an emergency! On September 19th our Third Saturday Hike will start at 9am, meet at our Visitors Center. Please wear closed toed shoes as well for safety. We have had copperhead activity recently. This is their home too so please have good manners and wear shoes with closed toes.