TOURS
Learn more about the 3 tours available
Click on the map to the right to see locations of the tours. You can sign up for more than one tour.
Tours are $20. Tours are (1) Wednesday 8:30-10:00 am, (2) Wednesday 10:30-12:45pm, and (3) Thursday 4:00-5:30pm. You can choose more than one (only $50 if you choose all 3).
Tour #1: Wildflower Wisdom and the Future
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ijams Nature Center
Ijams
Join us for a morning walk to learn more about the native plants and ecosystems unique to the area and look at Ijams recent masterplan, which expands access to park experiences, allows for improved safety and helps accommodate the growth and popularity of the preserve. 2PDH
Note: This walk is about 1 mile (paved and gravel trails).
8:30 – Park at Ijams
8:35 – 9:20 Wildflower Walk/Questions (45 minutes/1 mile)
9:25 – Arrive at Visitors Center
9:30 – 10:00 Master Plan Presentation
Travel Time between Ijams and Creamery is 13-15 Minutes
UT
Tour #2: Back to School, Literally
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
University of Tennessee Campus
Take a stroll through campus and discuss recent green infrastructure improvements including green roofs, green walls and stormwater management. 3PDH
Note: This walk is about 1.25 miles (all sidewalks).
Shuttled Tour
10:30 – Depart parking location (Creamery, 2712 Neyland Dr)
10:35 – 11:05 Tour ANR Green Roof (2431 Joe Johnson Dr)
11:10 – Depart ANR
11:15 – 11:45 Tour A&A Building (1715 Volunteer Blvd)
11:50 – Depart A&A
11:55 – Arrive Neyland Stadium
12:00 – 12:30 View Roof at Zeanah Engineering
12:35 – Depart for Parking
12:45 – Tour Ends
Tour #3: After School Activity
Thursday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Baker Creek Preserve
Visit the Gateway to Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and discuss the fusion of nature, recreation, architecture and landscape architecture. Stick around and enjoy a guided bike ride or hike, for all skill levels. Bikes will be available to rent, cost of rental to come. This tour is fully refundable. 2PDH
Note: This walk is short walk of the trailhead and then option to bike or hike (both are guided).
Baker Creek Preserve