Join Ranger Stephanie for a 2.5 mile hike along the trails to learn about plants, trees, and birds in the park and how to identify them in winter. Learn what characteristics or features of plants and trees to look for when trying to identify them. Cost $6. Register online.
East Tennessee is home to seven species of woodpeckers. We will hike the Hickory Ridge Trail where you are most likely to see each of them and learn what to look for when identifying woodpeckers. We will also discuss the special adaptations and behaviors that make them unique. Cost $8. Register online.
Join Ranger Clare for a 3-4 mile walk down Kelly Lane and along the Friench Broad River. We will stop at some of the historical structures and learn about the families that built them. We will also learn how the natural features, native plants, and wildlife have always been important to the occupants of this […]
There are many raptors that call Seven Islands home. We will hike approximately 3 miles and look for hawks, vultures, kestrels, owls, and eagles. We will learn about the habitats used by all of our native birds of prey and the field marks you need to identify them. Cost $8. Register online.
The American Eagle Foundation is a Birds of Prey rehabilitation and education center located in Sevier County. They will be bringing ambassador birds for a program at our outdoor classroom. Free. Register online.
Join Ranger Clare to learn how to provide food for our feathered friends and see how feeding birds can contribute to science. We will also make a fun holiday gift for the birds. Program is part of our monthly Homeschool Birding Club for ages 8-12. Cost $5. Register online.
Every year, thousands of birders across North America volunteer to count birds for the Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Known as the first and oldest community science project, this winter bird census, has provided data for scientists, conservationists, and land managers for over a century. We are partnering with Ijams Nature Center to organize volunteers […]
Join Ranger Clare for a 2.5-3.0-mile hike and learn about what birds are in the park these days and how to identify them. Participants will learn about using birding apps like eBird and Merlin to help with their birdwatching experiences wherever they are. Open to birders of all ages. Bring field guides and binoculars. Cost […]
Identifying trees in winter, when the leaves are gone, can be tricky. Ranger Clare will teach you some tips for how to use bark, buds, twigs, and other clues to identify some of the common trees in our area. Hike will be 2-3-miles. Cost $6. Register online.
Join Ranger Stephanie for an easy stroll down Kelly Lane Greenway to enjoy the beauty of the sunset from the porch of the Green House as we sip hot chocolate. This is a great opportunity for visitors to chat with Ranger Stephanie and ask any questions you may have about the park. Cost $8. Register […]
Start the new year off by stepping outside, enjoying some fresh air, and joining park staff for an easy 2.5-mile hike along the trails. Free. Register online.
