IJAMS NATURE CENTER
Knoxville – 2915 Island Home Avenue (head south all the way into downtown &
riverfront. Cross over the Tennessee River and take the Sevier Ave. / Hillwood Dr.
exit) 37920. Phone: (865) 577-4717. www.ijams.org. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm. Sunday 1:00-5:00pm (March-November only). Grounds open
8:00am until sunset. Admission: FREE.
The regional environmental education center is surrounded by more than 150
acres of beautiful forests, meadows, ponds and gardens connected by 5 miles
of trails. Special events include evening walks in the park, canoe trips, junior
naturalist workshops, Bug Night, Invasive Species Movie Marathon and Music
in the Park. We noticed unique exhibits like the Bird’s Nests (even spider nests!),
a live beehive and the Conservation Cottage (great ways to apply new recycle habits
to your home as you walk thru the pretend house). Of the Hiking Trails, we liked the Tennessee River boardwalk best. The winding boardwalk runs along the River Trail on the banks of the Tennessee River. You’ll find many little critters, even Great Blue Herons, and even a small cave.
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