With author Richard Louv as keynote speaker for the April 10–12 Trails & Trilliums festival in Monteagle, the Friends of South Cumberland’s (FSC) theme this year is saving our children from “nature-deficit disorder,” a Louv-coined term. But there will be activities for people of all ages. Registration is now open at <www.trailsandtrilliums.org>, along with a schedule of the many offerings: over 20 guided hikes, speakers, workshops, family fun, Art for the Park, vendors, the Children’s Choir and more.
The kickoff event is the Children’s Choir Concert at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 10, followed by the Art for the Park opening night party showcasing the works of 10 featured artists. This cocktail buffet, held at the Assembly dining hall and gardens, provides first choice for purchase of artwork, with great food and spirits and live music. Tickets ($40 per person) are available online or by calling (931) 924-4000. All proceeds from tickets and art sales go to the Friends of South Cumberland State Park.
The 2015 featured artists are Bob Askew, Birdie Boone, Janice N. Dean, Jim Ann Howard, G. Sanford McGee, Susan G. McGrew, Lendon Noe, Mary P. Priestley, Carolyn Tweedy and Brett Weaver. Each artist donated a piece of work to be sold Friday evening, and they will have additional work for sale Saturday and Sunday. Four additional artists donated art for the event: Jamey Chernicky, Celia Delaney, Mitzi Roess and Carol Sampson.
“The Friends are thankful to all the generous artists taking part as featured artists or vendors. Art for the Park has been a great source of revenue for the FSC,” said event chair Dede Clements. Clements offered thanks to Citizens State Bank, sponsor for the opening night party, and John Canale, Art for the Park sponsor.
The three-day Trails & Trilliums festival takes place at the historic Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. Louv will participate in a symposium for outdoor educators on April 10 at the University and give the keynote address on April 11, followed by a book signing. His talk, titled “A Nature-Rich Life,” will highlight the Wine & Wildflowers reception.
Family fun, free events will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11, including a ropes course with a giant swing, wildlife programs, making fairy houses, building shelters, nature walks and outdoor games.
The festival is noted for guided hikes, wildflowers, workshops, programs of interest to naturalists and gardeners, a garden tour and high-quality art.
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