Summer Camp Rewind 2026
Take a look at the amazing adventures of our Summer Camp 2026 season!
American Elderberry
The American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a medicinal and beautiful native plant that has been a part of human history for many years.
Garden Story: David Riall
Explore the garden of David Riall, a dedicated volunteer of Reflection Riding.
Bitternut Hickory
The Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) is a large, pyramidal shade tree that supports all kinds of wildlife!
Winterberry Holly
The Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) is a unique holly that drops its leaves in winter but leaves behind beautiful bright red berries.
American Beautyberry
The American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is an understory shrub with an amazing characteristic: bright purple fruit!
Mid-Year Reflection
Read President/CEO Mark McKnight’s reflection on what Reflection Riding has been up to in the first half of 2026.
Red Buckeye
The Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) is one of the most beautiful understory trees of the Southeast with bright red flowers.
An Artist Takes Flight
Explore the journey of artist Zoe Rye and her time with us as an opportunity fellow through ArtsBuild.
Tribute to Vlad
On May 21, 2026, we lost Vlad the Black Vulture. We’re so grateful for the decades together, but we’ll miss him dearly. Read on to share in his memory with us.
Celebrating Our Spring ’26 Nursery Cohort Participants
Check out the adventures of our first-ever Spring 2026 Nursery Cohort!
Pre-Apprenticeship Spring 2026
Native Landscape Management Apprenticeship Manager Ailani Ramirez-Pineda gives a Spring 2026 update. Check out our pre-apprentices adventures this past semester!
Cookie Jars and Crafts for Red Wolves
Check out how local students are making an impact for the American Red Wolf (Canis rufus), the world’s most endangered canid!
Sustainability Meets Construction: Thermally Modified Wood
The moment is here: upgrades are coming to our Welcome Center! We’re replacing the old pressure-treated boardwalk with a new, sustainable decking called Thermowood®. Learn about how this material falls in our move toward more sustainable practices.
Tennessee Valley Seed Project
We’re excited to announce our new native plant initiative, the TN Valley Seed Project. This multi-year project will cultivate resilient, locally-adapted plant individuals for their use in our regional community. Read on to learn how this methodology supports biodiversity!
Benefits of Outdoor Play
Check out our plans for Summer Camp 2026 and why outdoor play is vital for children!
Meet Our New Summer Camp Director
Meet Elle Walker, our new Youth Programs Manager who will lead Summer Camp and our educational programming.
Prescribed Burn at Sheets Sward
We just held a prescribed burn at Sheets Sward to deter invasive species and boost the native seed bank. In the future, this will become the site of our Mother Garden!
Pre-Apprenticeship Emerges
Check out our latest update on our Native Landscape Management Apprenticeship. Plus, we have an exciting announcement for how this experience can extend past graduation.