Membership
Ijams Nature Center is a special place where you can learn, play, and explore. Your membership helps it stay that way!
Membership Matters!
Cultivate a connection with nature and become an active part of your community by joining Ijams Nature Center as a member! Memberships are valuable, fun, and interactive. When you give just a little, the returns benefit you, the community, and the natural world that surrounds us.
EVERGREEN MEMBERSHIP
Make your gift in recurring monthly or quarterly increments by becoming an Evergreen member! You can set an end date or leave the date open to continue your support as long as you'd like! Each year, you’ll receive a hangtag with a new expiration date.
To join by phone, call Cindy Hassil at +1865-577-4717 ext. 1006. You also can join in person at the Visitor Center.
Member Levels
Members receive special benefits, including FREE parking and access to free Members Only programs!
Friend $75 ($6.25/mo.)
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Includes all members of the household
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Free parking (annual parking pass for one car)
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Exclusive access to free monthly Members Only programs
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Reciprocal benefits at 150+ nature centers nationwide
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Subscription to Ijams weekly email newsletter
Explorer $125 (~$10/mo.)
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All benefits of Friend level +
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Second annual parking pass
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10% discount in the gift shop
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15% discount on Navitat Knoxville
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Discounts on Ijams camps
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Trailblazer $250 (~$21/mo.)
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All benefits of Explorer level +
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Early registration for Ijams summer camps
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Discounts on select Ijams programs
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10% discount on facility rentals
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Guardian $500 (~$42/mo.)
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All benefits of Trailblazer level +
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2 day-parking passes for guests (will get at front desk)
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Invitations to special member events
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1910 Society $1,910 (~$159/mo.)
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All benefits Guardian level +
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6 day-parking passes for guests (will get at front desk)
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Invitations to special member events
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Invitations to 1910 Society events
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Senior $35 (~$3/mo.)
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Includes all members of the household
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Free parking (annual parking pass for one car)
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Exclusive access to free monthly Members Only programs
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Reciprocal benefits at 150+ nature centers nationwide
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Subscription to Ijams weekly email newsletter
Active Military / Veteran $50 (~$5/mo.)
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Includes all members of the household
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Free parking (annual parking pass for one car)
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Exclusive access to free monthly Members Only programs
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Reciprocal benefits at 150+ nature centers nationwide
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Subscription to Ijams weekly email newsletter
Student $35 (~$3/mo.)
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Membership for one individual
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Free parking (annual parking pass for one car)
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Exclusive access to free monthly Members Only programs
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Reciprocal benefits at 150+ nature centers nationwide
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Subscription to Ijams weekly email newsletter
Access for All $10
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All benefits of Friend level
Access for All membership is available to members whose total household income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see chart below) or are participating in KCDC housing. This membership is available from the Visitor Center Front Desk during regular business hours. Individuals will need to bring proof of status, such as W-2s/1099s/1099-INTs for adults in the household, a copy of their most recent taxes, or a KCDC card.
If you'd prefer to make a donation or would like to make an additional gift to Ijams, please visit the Ijams Donations page.
Other Ways to Give
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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
PRIVACY POLICY
Ijams Nature Center does not share or sell donor information. However, to better serve members and allow them to manage their parking preferences, Ijams will upload members' email addresses into its interface with Metropolis, the company that manages parking at Ijams. This allows the system to send an email to invite members to set up a free account with Metropolis. If you do NOT want to set up a Metropolis account, you can Opt Out. Complete Member Opt Out Form