Rocks Rock!: Geology Workshop
Sun, Feb 15
|Ijams Nature Center
Take a trip through time and uncover the forces that shaped the Earth’s surface!
Time & Location
Feb 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
About the Event
Explore the geologic history of the Tennessee River Valley on this naturalist-guided program! Over two hours, you'll decipher the landscape through the eyes of the rock cycle, learning to identify rock types by performing various geologic field tests. You'll get to test the chemical reactivity of different rocks, take a core soil sample to visualize soil layers, and more!
All participants MUST complete an Assumption of Risk Form prior to participation in the program:
https://www.ijams.org//intake-form?formId=79f1125e-db9d-45c3-b475-9bbbd61fee51
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 program includes various stopping points.
Parking: Parking for this Ijams Education Course is free for all participants. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the course begins to obtain a free parking pass upon check-in. If you have been…
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