Join in on the fun and adventure of finding and recording plants and animals that live in the most beautiful trail at Ijams. You dont have to be a naturalist […]
Whether you are learning to travel solo or wanting to help women in your life have an inclusive outdoor experience, join REI to hear firsthand tips and stories on how […]
Join the City of Knoxville Parks & Rec on Wednesday evenings for our social hikes on greenways and trails. Distances and difficulty of trails will vary by week. Details online or […]
During a bioblitz, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. We’ll photograph them with our phones and […]
Migratory birds are passing through TN and preparing for the nesting season. On a 3-mile walk, we'll learn about migration, mating, and nesting habits of our springtime birds, listen to their songs, and […]
During a bioblitz, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. We’ll photograph them with our phones and […]
Join the City of Knoxville Parks & Rec on Wednesday evenings for our social hikes on greenways and trails. Distances and difficulty of trails will vary by week. Details online or […]
Global Big Day is an annual event hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Thousands of birders all over the world will be submitting observations to ebird to help scientists get […]
Veterans operate differently than most others in the face of tragedy or adversity in that they are more likely to use humor and camaraderie as a coping mechanism. In order […]
Nature Journaling can be a great way to help you learn about and document your observations in the outdoors. We will do some fun activities and learn some prompts that […]
Come join the University of Tennessee Bird Club on a birding hike around Seven Islands. This is a great way for birders caught between the older and younger crowds to […]
Ages 8-12. Some birds nest on tree branches, but others prefer birdhouses, hollow trees, or even lay their eggs right on the ground. We'll learn about the many kinds of nests […]
Come with Ranger Brady and learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps camp that is located in the Interpretive Loop area. Meet at Shelter C. Free. Register online.
Welcome all creek and river critter lovers to come on a short, easy, 1.4 mile hike along Clear Creek. Meet at the Rice Gristmill to walk along the river and […]
Birders sometimes have to rely on the unique songs and other sounds that birds make to identify which species are around them. We will go on about a 2.5 mile hike […]
On our hike we'll emphasize tree and shrub identification along the greenway. The 1.5 mile outing, is on a flattish paved trail, and should work for those with limited walking […]
Meet Ranger Rachel at the Grist Mill for a short hike to learn about the different sounds of nature at night. Bring a flashlight. Free. Register online.
Join Ranger Lily on a short hike to look and listen for owls on the trail and learn a bit about these fantastic feathery flyers. Meet at the West Campground […]
Join Ranger Rachel for a short-guided hike along the Harmon Trail to look for local wildlife and interesting plant species. Meet at the Harmon Trailhead. Free. Register online.
Shovels to Rifles: The CCC and World War II. Join Ranger Gamble for a hike and lecture about this connection between the CCC, Norris Dam State Park, and the American […]
Meet Ranger Rachel at the Elkins Trailhead for a strenuous 2.25-mile morning hike. Meet at the Canteen. Free. Register online.
Meet Lily at the Lakeside trail head for an easy and scenic 0.50 mile hike along the water. Register online.
End your day with a 1.5 mile hike and picnic with seasonal interpretive ranger Alex as we go through the Hootin Hollow Trail. We will start at the Canteen and […]
Join Ranger Stephanie for a 3-mile guided hike to explore the island loop trail. The terrain will be fairly flat and portions of the hike will be on the paved Bobwhite […]
Ladies of all ages meet seasonal interpretive ranger Alex at the Canteen to go on a calm, morning hike through Andrew’s Ridge. The hike is a little under 2 miles […]
Join Ranger Lydia on a 2.5 mile hike up Spicewood Trail to the Chimney Tops junction. From there you can either hike back down to the Old Mac Trailhead for […]
