As a way to recognize
NPLD and participate in the TN Serves initiative, help the staff of Sycamore
Shoals State Historic Park with maintaining the Patriot’s Path Walking Trail
Saturday, September 27, 2025. Volunteers will roll up their sleeves, get their
hands dirty, and work together to pull invasive plants such as English Ivy and Japanese
Stiltgrass as part of our autumn trail maintenance. Bring your family,
friends, co-workers, teammates, neighbors, or anyone really that wants to help
pull those pesky weeds from the grounds surrounding the trail. Instructions
will be provided to all volunteers that participate, and park staff will be
available throughout the morning as well to provide support. Some tools and gloves
will be available for volunteers to use, but if you have your own that you
would like to use, please bring them along. 

Volunteers
wishing to participate in this volunteer day should plan on arriving at the picnic
area beside the Park Visitor Center starting at 9:00am. The volunteer day will
wrap up no later than 12:00pm, but volunteers are not required to stay the
entire morning. It is recommended that you bring bottled water with you to stay
hydrated, sunscreen, take breaks as needed, and wear appropriate clothing for
working outside. If you have any questions regarding this volunteer opportunity
please contact Ranger Jason Davis at Jason.c.davis@tn.gov
or 423-543-5808.