Please contact us for reservations so we know how many people to expect and who to wait for.  Many hikes will require creek crossings, so be prepared to get your feet wet.  Bring food, water, sunscreen, and bug prevention.  Email us at Foreverwild@swantrust.org, or call and leave a message at (931)964-4402.

Saturday, March 14 – Hike Big Swan Headwaters Preserve

Join members of Swan Trust and Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association for a late winter/early spring tour of this protected forest, bottomland fields restored in native grasses, and pristine headwater streams.  Meet at The Farm Welcome Center at 11:00 a.m. 

Sunday, April 26 – Spring Wildflower Hike on Bass Property

Swan Trust member, Warner Bass, has given permission to hike on his land on Big Swan Creek in Lewis County.  Botanist Andrea Bishop will lead us on the “Three Waterfalls Trail” through mature woodlands, identifying wildflowers characteristic of the Western Highland Rim.  Meet at the old Gordonsburg Church of Christ on Highway 412 east of Hohenwald at 1:00 p.m.    

Saturday, May 9 – Discover Big Swan Headwaters Preserve Day

Join us to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Big Swan Headwaters Preserve!  Spring wildflowers, trees, and shrubs will be in peak bloom as we stroll the streamsides – fringe tree, mock orange, and snowbells are a few that will amaze you.  The hike will be followed by a dinner fundraiser with entertainment, so bring a change of clothes and dry shoes.  Meet at The Farm Community Center at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 14 – Hike the Highland Woods Preserve

Swan Trust’s first protected land is a 100-acre forest in the headwaters of Big Bigby Creek.  Hike with us to the railroad overlook, then along a tributary to the mini-rockhouse feature, and appreciate mature woodlands of this remote Preserve.  Meet at The Farm Welcome Center at 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 9 – Buffalo River Canoe Trip

Cool off from the summer heat with our annual canoe trip on the remote and beautiful upper Buffalo River.  We will meet at the canoe rental at 11:00 a.m.  Expect to be on the river 4-5 hours.  $15/person to rent.  For directions and more information, visit www.buffalocanoeing.com .

Saturday, September 12 – Mound Bottom and Narrows of the Harpeth Canoe Trip

Surprise!  Another canoe trip, full of history and scenic beauty.  We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Foggy Bottom Canoe rental at the bridge over the Harpeth River on US 70 near Kingston Springs.  We will canoe to and tour Mound Bottom State Archaeological Area, Mace Bluff, and take out at Narrows of the Harpeth.  Expect to be on the trip 5-6 hours.