Discover the Magic of Ijams

Knoxville's Original Green Experience

Experience Nature - Experience Life!

Instructor and Children exploring in tall grasses. Welcome to the online world of Ijams Nature Center. Whether you are a newcomer or a frequent visitor, our new website will help you discover the magic of the natural world at Knoxville's premier environmental education center and park.

What is Ijams Nature Center? It is a 175-acre wildlife sanctuary and environmental learning center, providing community-wide connections and experiences through education, conservation, recreation and responsible environmental stewardship for all people.

With its rich history and longstanding legacy of wildlife experiences, Ijams' visitor and member-supported 175-acre park continues to enchant visitors of all ages. Check out our calendar of upcoming programs and events or stunning wildlife photo galleries to inspire your next visit!

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Ijams News

May 21, 2010 - Ijams celebrates milestone

We honor our roots, Ijams family legacy 1910-2010

April 24, 2010 - Spring Plant Sale: Sat. April 24

Buy native trees, shrubs, wildflwers and grasses

February 27, 2010 - Bales is luncheon keynote speaker

Rose Glen Literary Festival in Sevierville

January 30, 2010 - Paul James wins leadership award

'40 Under 40' for 2009 recently announced

Upcoming Events

March 18, 2010 - Nature Pre-School: SPRING into Action at Ijams
Two sessions: Thurs., March 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m. and Sat., March 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

March 20, 2010 - Living Clean & Green! Can you hear the frogs?
Sat., Mar. 20, 6 p.m.

March 20, 2010 - Volunteer Opportunity: CPR Creek Clean-Up
Sat., March 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 25, 2010 - Wee Ones: Ponds & Polliwogs
Two sessions: Thurs., March 25 or Sat., March 27, 10-11 a.m.

March 27, 2010 - Jr. Naturalist: Amphibians & Reptiles
Sat., March 27, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

March 27, 2010 - Public Program: Show & Tell Saturday
Sat., March 27, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

March 29, 2010 - Spring Break Camp: Going Green for Spring
Mon., March 29 - Thurs., April 1

April 03, 2010 - Living Clean & Green! Butterflies are Free
Sat., April 3, 1 p.m.

April 03, 2010 - Public Program: Show & Tell Saturday
Sat., April 3, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

April 10, 2010 - Community Service: 21st Annual RIVER RESCUE!
Sat., April 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

April 15, 2010 - Science Café: Jim Tanner & the Ivory-bill
Thurs., April 15, 5:30 p.m.

April 17, 2010 - Junior Naturalists: Beginning Birding
Sat., April 17: 9 -11 a.m.

April 22, 2010 - Nature Pre-School: Life on the River
Thurs., April 22 & Sat., April 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

April 24, 2010 - BIG Event: Spring Plant Sale!
Sat., Apr. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 29, 2010 - Wee Ones: Walking in a Field of Flowers
Two sessions: Thurs., April 29 or Sat., May 1, 10-11 a.m.

May 01, 2010 - Girl Scout Workshop: Outdoor Creativity
Sat., May 1: 1 - 4 p.m.

May 01, 2010 - Junior Naturalists: Mammals & Tracking
Sat., May 1, 2 - 3:30 p.m.