Ijams Take Action! 2023
Join Ijams for a year-round series designed to educate East Tennesseans about different issues under the umbrella of conservation and sustainability!
Take Action! with Ijams Nature Center
Ijams Take Action! 2023 features informative workshops, hands-on demonstrations, volunteer programs, and more! This year's series seeks to educate about different issues surrounding sustainability, as well as their importance for the safety and resilience of future generations; empower individuals to live, shop, create, and explore more sustainably; and create a culture that celebrates sustainable practices and initiatives of all sizes every day.
2023 Events
Seed Swap Weekend | February 25 and 26
Ijams and Beardsley Farm partner for a Seed Swap extravaganza! Bring extra seeds, plant cuttings, extra bulbs, and more. Free event, no registration required. Learn More
Fleurish: A Sustainable Fashion Event | April 16
Local designers incorporate sustainable materials into their designs for this runway show, all to showcase how sustainability, conservation, and beauty can intertwine in our lives. Ticketed event, pre-registration encouraged. Learn More
Seed Bomb Bonanza | April 19
Learn the importance of East Tennesse's native wildflowers and launch into spring by making seed bombs! Ticketed event, pre-registration encouraged. Learn More
Wildlife Rehabber Pop-Up | May 6
Meet and greet with local wildlife rehabilitators to learn about the work they do for conservation. It's great chance to meet a few rehabilitated animals, as well! Free event, no registration required.
Conservation Conversation: Oak Ridge Bird Man | May 7
Join the Oak Ridge Bird Man at an educational, interactive pop-up to learn how to make bird feeding more bird-friendly through the use of sustainable materials and an understanding of avian behavior! Free event, no registration required. Learn More
Conservation Conversation: Green Heron Compost | May 20Oa
Join the Green Heron Compost team at an educational, interactive pop-up to learn about the basics of composting, as well as the WHYs and HOWs! Free event, no registration required. Learn More
Conservation Conversation: Algaeo | June 16
Join Dr. Nicholas Sokol, founder of Algaeo, at an educational, interactive pop-up to learn about the power of algae, as well as how to grow and use it in your own home and community! Free event, no registration required. Learn More
Kudzu Weaving & Foraged Basketry | June 18
Learn how to forage, harvest, and prepare wild materials for weaving in this workshop presented by the Museum of Infinite Outcomes! Ticketed event, pre-registration required. Learn More
Eco-Printing Invasive Species | June 24
Join The Big Camera in documenting the species pulled during an invasive species removal workday with eco-printing! Free event, no registration required. Learn More
Conservation Conversation: Native Plant Rescue Squad | June 25
Join the Native Plant Rescue Squad for an educational, interactive pop-up to learn about the importance of native plants for habitat, ecological health, connection to place, and beauty! Free event, no registration required. Learn More
Salt, Silk, and Indigo | July 8
Experience the capabilities of indigo dye using the salt and oxidation process of the plant itself in this hands-on workshop with the Museum of Infinite Outcomes. Ticketed event, pre-registration required. Learn More
Eco-Printing & Natural Dyes | August 19
Practice the technique of eco-printing, which transfers both the plant color and shape onto cloth. Fresh flowers provided from Knoxville gardens for this hands-on workshop with the Museum of Infinite Outcomes! Ticketed event, pre-registration required. Learn More