Pollinator Palooza: City Nature Challenge
Sat, Apr 25
|Meads Quarry
Join in on the fun during the 2026 City Nature Challenge!
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meads Quarry, 3518 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
About the Event
This program is part of the 2026 City Nature Challenge and is considered a volunteer opportunity - and anyone can join!
What's all the buzz about? Come grab a butterfly net and join in on the fun during the 2026 City Nature Challenge! During this program, you will be assisting Ijams staff members in recording observations (ie: snapping photos, uploading data, and seeking out a variety of species) in iNaturalist during an approachable, fun-filled hike on the trails! You're in for a fun-filled session catching beetles, butterflies, bees, and many more insects that call Ijams home! You'll learn respectful bug-catching practices, un-bee-lievable species facts, and how these amazing arthropods benefit our environment.
Ages: This program is designed for ages 16+
Accessibility: Participants can expect to travel a distance of up to 2.5 miles during the duration of the program over uneven surfaces that may include rocks, roots, and gravel. This…