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Ijams Nature CenterIjams Nature Center is a nature and wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center with over 160 acres of protected woodlands and meadows, five miles of nature trails, and a boardwalk on the river. Ijams’ Visitor Center houses an Exhibit Hall and shop and hosts public programs, live animal presentations, and naturalist-led tours. Ijams programs address topics such as air quality issues, bats, bugs, solid waste, nature, environment, owls, and more. Harry (H.P.) and Alice Yoe Ijams built their home in 1910 and over the next 50 years developed the 20-acre property into a wildlife sanctuary that they graciously shared with the community. Harry was an artist and avid birdwatcher who often drew the scenes and animals found on the Ijams property. Alice was a talented horticulturist and kept a greenhouse for propagating small native plants and shrubs that were sold or planted on the grounds. Together they grew wildflowers and ferns, developed ponds for aquatic life and created beautiful, natural habitats that now function as Ijams Nature Center’s "outdoor classrooms." No charge. Hours: Ijams grounds open daily, 8am-dusk. Event calendar: http://www.ijams.org/programs/events_calendar.html Phone: 865-577-4717 Website: http://www.ijams.org
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