New Ijams Nature Center Programs Offer Safe Summer Fun

KNOXVILLE, TN – Join Ijams Nature Center for safe summer fun as the nature center offers new programs. Rock scrambling and creek walks are available for families, bird watching for beginners, introduction to bouldering and art programs for all ages.

Space for all programs is limited to ensure physical distancing and Ijams is following safety and sanitization protocols.

In addition to scheduled programs, Ijams naturalists will rove the grounds on Saturdays.

The following programs are available with more being added. To register and for more information, visit www.ijams.org.

Intro to Bouldering (Adults and Families; Ages 6+)

9-11 a.m. June 16

9-11 a.m. June 23

9-11 a.m. June 30

Nature Senses (Children 2-4 With Caregivers)

10-11 a.m. June 18

Ijams Insect Safari (Families with Children 5-13)

1:30-3:30 p.m. June 16

1:30-3:30 p.m. June 18

Bird Watching for Beginners (Adults and Families; Ages 6+)

9-11 a.m. June 18

Art and Mindfulness in Nature (Adults; Teens)

10 a.m. to noon June 18

3-5 p.m. June 19

Toll Creek Walk (Families with Children 6+)

12:30-2:30 p.m. June 18

10 a.m. to noon June 19

1-3 p.m. June 19

1-3 p.m. June 26

Nature Arts & Crafts (Families with Children 5-13)

3-5 p.m. June 18

1:30-3:30 p.m. June 20

Off-Trail Adventures (Adults and Families; Ages 6+)

9-11:30 a.m. June 19

Creature Feature (All Ages)

10-10:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. Saturdays

Behind the Scenes Animal Program (All Ages)

11 a.m. to noon June 20

Birds Say the Darndest Things (Adults and Families; Ages 6+)

9-11 a.m. June 25

Rock Scrambling Adventure (Adults and Families; Ages 6+)

9-11:30 a.m. June 26

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