TVA to Hold 20th Annual Wildflower Walks
March 25, 2003
NORRIS, Tenn. — TVA will hold annual spring wildflower walks at the River Bluff TVA Small Wild Area on the Norris Dam Reservation Saturday, March 29, and Saturday, April 5, 2003.
The guided walks are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each Saturday at the Small Wild Area, which is located along the Clinch River west of Norris Dam. The walks are free and hosted by the TVA Natural Areas Program. Cooperators include Ijams Nature Center, Norris Dam State Park, and the Friends of Norris Dam State Park.
The trail is a moderately difficult 3.2-mile loop and is known for a spectacular array of spring wildflowers, especially yellow trout lilies, celandine poppies, bloodroot, spring beauties, and toothwort.
The hikes will be held rain or shine, and participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather.
For additional information, contact the TVA Natural Areas Coordinator, Nancy Fraley, at 865-632-1535.
To reach the River Bluff Small Wild Area, take the Lake City exit (No. 128) off I-75 north of Knoxville. Follow U.S. Hwy. 441 past the Norris Dam State Park entrance on your left and continue approximately three-fourths of a mile to Dabney Road on your right. The Small Wild Area trailhead parking area is located approximately three-fourths of a mile from this right turn.
Media Contact:
Barbara Martocci, Knoxville (865-632-8632) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
