Hikes & Blooms

Whether on a greenway through a historic park or on a natural trail through the woods, enjoy the sights and sounds of spring among the dogwood trees at Hikes & Blooms! These Guided Hikes will highlight interesting facts, features, and flora in each location. Pre-registration is required and COVID restrictions will be in place. Please read hike descriptions below for more information about how to register!

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Friday, March 26th at 9:30AM 

Join us to explore the trails of Ijams Nature Center around Meads Quarry.

• Location: Meads Quarry 
• Address: Meads Quarry, Knoxville, TN 37920 (meet in the parking lot)  
• Led By: YMCA Knoxville Staff
• Registration required: Email Ellen Morar, emorar@ymcaknoxville.org 

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Tuesday, March 30th at 10AM

This is one of the best wildflower viewing areas in the state with masses of Trout Lilies, Hepatica, Spring Beauties, Trillium, Violets, Celandine Poppy, Dutchman’s Breeches, Toothwork and Twinleaf. 

• Location: River Bluff Trail, Norris
• Directions: Take I75 to Exit 122. Turn right on Hwy 61, then left on Hwy 441. You will pass the Lenoir Museum on right (green building) where bathrooms are. Go across the dam to the second road on left and immediately turn left again on to the road for the River Bluff TVA Small Wild Area which will wind down to the parking area and trailhead. 
• Led by: Carlene LeCompte & Brenda Therry
• Registration required: email vbaumgartner@dogwoodarts.com (limited to 25 people)

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Friday, April 3rd at 9AM

Join Certified Naturalist Jeremy Clothier with Ijams Nature Center on a free wildflower walk at Founders Park. Explore the beauty of the park and view spring blooms on a guided tour. 

• Location: Founders Park at Campbell Station
• Address: 405 N Campbell Station Rd, Farragut, TN 37934
• Led by: Jeremy Clothier, Ijams Nature Center Naturalist
• Registration required (limited to 15 people): http://bit.ly/3d0XMMz 

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Friday, April 3rd at 10:30AM

Join Certified Naturalist Jeremy Clothier with Ijams Nature Center on a free wildflower walk at Founders Park. Explore the beauty of the park and view spring blooms on a guided tour. 

• Location: Founders Park at Campbell Station
• Address: 405 N Campbell Station Rd, Farragut, TN 37934
• Led by: Jeremy Clothier, Ijams Nature Center Naturalist
• Registration required (limited to 15 people): http://bit.ly/3bZh2L1 

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More hikes coming soon! Call (865) 637-4561 with questions or concerns. 

[Cover photo from Hikes & Blooms 2019]