Ijams Nature Center

Ijams Nature Center Ijams Nature Center is a nonprofit providing educational programs, events, recreation, and more to inspire people to celebrate and protect nature. until dusk.
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The grounds are open daily, 8 a.m.-dusk. Members park free. Parking fee is $5/day; yearly pass is $50. Ijams Nature Center is a nonprofit, 318-acre educational nature center for all ages, abilities and walks of life. Ijams’ mission is to encourage stewardship of the natural world by providing an urban greenspace for people to learn about and enjoy the outdoors through engaging experiences. Located

three miles from downtown Knoxville, Tenn., Ijams features 12+ miles of hiking and mixed-use trails, a public access river dock, swimming, boating, biking and more. The center offers hundreds of educational programs annually, from school field trips and off-site programs to on-site outdoor and classroom education programs, as well as special events and volunteer opportunities. During the warmer months, Ijams partners with River Sports Outfitters to provide kayak, SUP and canoe rentals on Mead's Quarry lake. Ijams also partners with Navitat Knoxville, a fun, tree-based adventure park featuring six trails of varying difficulty that boast ziplines, bridges, nets, tunnels and more. More than half of Ijams Nature Center's funding comes from donations and memberships from individuals, families, foundations and businesses. Please help Ijams continue to educate and inspire people of all ages to protect the earth now and for future generations. The Ijams grounds and trails are open every day from 8 a.m. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Ijams.org or call 865-577-4717.

06/12/2026
Just giving everyone a heads up for this weekend- All Ijams parking lots will be closed to the general public this Sunda...
06/09/2026

Just giving everyone a heads up for this weekend- All Ijams parking lots will be closed to the general public this Sunday, June 14 for our Fleurish fundraiser. The trails will be open for those that would like to bike or hike in, but all lots will be closed all day Sunday.

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your teen?Our 13-15-year-old campers are having an incredible week at...
06/05/2026

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your teen?

Our 13-15-year-old campers are having an incredible week at Ijams Wilderness Camp --exploring streams, discovering wildlife, tackling challenges, and building friendships in the great outdoors. 🌿🐸🔍

There’s still space available in our remaining June sessions!

Mighty Metamorphosis (June 8-12)
Eco Engineers (June 15-19)
Macroinvertebrate Mayhem (June 22-26)

If your teen loves science, nature, creativity, and hands-on adventure, Wilderness Camp is the place to be this summer.

Spots are limited! Register today! https://www.ijams.org/camps

Looking for a little relaxation in your life? Why not come out to Ijams on June 7 at 10am to immerse yourself in a rejuv...
06/04/2026

Looking for a little relaxation in your life? Why not come out to Ijams on June 7 at 10am to immerse yourself in a rejuvenating Sound Bath, where the soothing vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, gong, and other sacred instruments create a deeply restorative experience.

Spaces is limited for this workshop! Get your tickets at: https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-sound-bath-meditation-june-7

🐦 A little birdie just told us… vendor applications for Hummingbird Festival at Ijams Nature Center are officially open!...
06/01/2026

🐦 A little birdie just told us… vendor applications for Hummingbird Festival at Ijams Nature Center are officially open! 🐦

Join Ijams on Saturday, August 15th for a day filled with nature, community, local artists, makers, and hummingbird-inspired fun.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Applications will be accepted June 1st through June 30th at 11:59pm. Apply for your chance to be part of the festival here:
ijams.org/ijams-marketplace-events

Ijams invites you to join in the fun on June 2 for the first Big Fun Tuesday (BFT) of the summer at Mead's Quarry! Drop ...
05/31/2026

Ijams invites you to join in the fun on June 2 for the first Big Fun Tuesday (BFT) of the summer at Mead's Quarry!

Drop by and enjoy a night of music with Channel865, dine with the El Sapito Food Truck, and enjoy a cold beverage from the Ijams Beer Garden & concession area.

🚲 The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club will begin the social bike ride at 6 pm.
Ijams Education Staff will have an arthropod hunt happening at the kids' area, River Sports Outfitters will be open for kayak/paddleboard rentals, and swimming at the quarry is always a must!

NOTE: Big Fun Tuesdays are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to rain. Plans will be announced via social media.

Big Fun Tuesdays are sponsored by Modelo.

This poor pup was found tonight at the quarry with a leash still attached but no owner to be found. If you know the owne...
05/31/2026

This poor pup was found tonight at the quarry with a leash still attached but no owner to be found. If you know the owner, the pup will be heading to Young Williams tomorrow and will be safe over night.

We would love to reunite this pup with its family if possible. Please share!

☔ Due to soggy conditions at the Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve this morning, storytime has been canc...
05/30/2026

☔ Due to soggy conditions at the Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve this morning, storytime has been cancelled. ☔
😎 Please plan to join us next week for this free family-fun event!😎

Join us tomorrow, May 30 from 12-2:30 PM at Meads Quarry to discover the enchanting world of moss! You’ll explore Haywor...
05/29/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 30 from 12-2:30 PM at Meads Quarry to discover the enchanting world of moss! You’ll explore Hayworth Hollow, an area of Ijams that looks otherworldly, and learn about its role in the ecosystem while learning how to identify a myriad of species.

The recent rain will make for some excellent moss meandering! To join, visit Ijams.org/calendar-of-events

See you there!

Address

2915 Island Home Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37920

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18655774717

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