Outreach
Ijams Brings Nature to You!
Summer outreach is almost fully booked,
limited spots available for July
Can’t make it to Ijams Nature Center for a field trip? Ijams can come to you! Ijams’ naturalists and environmental educators can bring nature to your classroom or outdoor space.
Engaging curricula bring the natural world alive for students, and all programs complement many Tennessee State Education Standards. All outreach programs also include a visit with an Ijams animal ambassador.
Please see the program descriptions below for more information.
SCHEDULING AN OUTREACH PROGRAM*
Ijams currently is scheduling outreach programs by email and request on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made for:
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Any weekday in June and July
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Not available on holidays
For Summer Outreach Programs: Contact Savannah Blackman at sblackman@ijams.org for more information about booking, reservations, and program content.
* NOTE: A group must have a minimum of eight students to register for an outreach program.
OUTREACH AND FIELD TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Ijams has funding available for scholarships and transportation for schools that qualify. There also are other ways for educators to request funding for field trips, transportation, and outreach programs. The following document offers suggestions and includes a sample letter.
Ijams Nature Center School Funding Request Information and Sample Letter
