TG Pearson members Heather Russell and Sharon Daugherty will lead an inclusive walk to explore the native plants and observe the wildlife living along the Downtown Greenway on Wed., Oct. 21. We will share full location details after we have a chance to scout a few locations. Both Native Plants Week and Birdability Week are celebrated the week of Oct. 19-25, and we invite you to join us for a slow-paced, mindful stroll to enjoy the autumn colors and sights.

Birdability Week celebrates birders with disabilities and other health concerns and is an opportunity to share resources to help the birding community become accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all! Learn more on the Birdability website.

Native Plants Week ties into October’s designation as Native Plants Month and celebrates the importance of native plants to support pollinators and provide habitat for wildlife. Gov. Josh Stein first declared the proclamation in 2025