FUNDRAISER: Twilight at Ijams Presented by Clayton

Reservations have closed, but you can still bid in the online auction or make a donation to support Ijams Nature Center as part of Twilight at Ijams presented by Clayton on Sunday, Sept. 8!

Don your favorite nature-themed outfit and get ready for a fun night to benefit Ijams! Saunter along the trail for curated, interactive vignettes and art installations.  You'll discover the pollinator garden’s bodacious blooms, hear and track bats with a renowned bat biologist, explore aquatic worlds, and immerse yourself in the forest’s festive lights at you take in the wonder of nature.

VIP COCKTAIL PARTY 5-6 PM (Sponsors and those purchasing VIP or VIP+ Packages)

• Premium parking
• Early check-in
• Passed hors d’oeuvres
• Cocktails
• Auction preview

TWILIGHT CELEBRATION 6-9 PM (General seating at various locations)

• A wandering Southern feast of fresh, local bites
• Campfire and gourmet s’mores bar
• Signature cocktails, wine, and beer
• Online auction
• Dancing to the music of The Tennessee Sheiks​

Your support helps Ijams Nature Center welcome more than 620,000 visitors annually, offer hundreds of educational programs, and restore and maintain more than 318 acres of protected land in the heart of Knoxville. Thank you!

Individual tickets for the Twilight Celebration include general seating from 6-9 pm and are $175.

The VIP Package includes four reserved seats (half table) for $1,500, the VIP+ Package includes 8 reserved seats (whole table) for $3,000, and both include access to the VIP Cocktail Party from 5-6 pm. NOTE: If you are purchasing VIP or VIP+ Package and would like to be recognized in the program, Ijams must receive your reservation no later than Aug. 23.

All RSVPs are due by Sept. 3.  

Carpooling is encouraged.

Can't make it? Please consider making a donation to help wildlife and nature education at Ijams Nature Center thrive!

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Cindy Hassil at chassil@ijams.org or call +1865-577-4717, ext. 1006.