
Membership
& Donations
Ijams Nature Center is very special place where you can learn, play and escape. But it needs your help to stay that way.
Go Wild! Become a member today!
Ijams Nature Center has a new, secure online donation portal! If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Development Director Cindy Hassil at +1865-577-4717, ext. 1006.

By becoming a member of Ijams, you’ll help keep trails open and make bridges and boardwalks safe. You’ll care for the animals that live here. You’ll create rich, outdoor educational experiences that connect people to the environment and inspire them to protect the Earth.
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Please “Go Wild” and become a member of Ijams Nature Center. Because when you care about something, you nurture and protect it, now and for future generations.​
Members also receive special benefits:
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Discounts on some programs
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Access to MEMBERS ONLY programs
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10% discount in the gift shop and on facility rentals
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15% discount on Navitat Knoxville
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Discounts on Nature Adventure Day Camps and Birthday Party Adventures
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Reciprocal benefits at other national nature centers
Legacy Members also receive invitations to special events.

You can donate by credit card or directly through your bank account in a lump sum or make your gift in recurring monthly increments to be an Evergreen member!
To donate or join by phone, please call Karen Cooley at +1865-577-4717 ext. 1007. You also can stop by and join in person at the Visitor Center.
Other Ways to Give Back
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Donate during #GivingTuesday through The Big Give Nov. 29, 2022
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Give a gift membership
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Contribute to a donation box when you visit Ijams
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Donate an item from the Ijams Wish List
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Donate to Community Shares through your work giving program and choose Ijams as the beneficiary
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Sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program and choose Ijams as the beneficiary
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Sign up for AmazonSmile, choose Ijams, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Ijams
Together, we can build a brighter future.
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Thank you for supporting Ijams Nature Center!
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PRIVACY POLICY
Ijams does not share or sell donor information to third parties.
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