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 

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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 

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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