Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly Lane,
Kodak, TN 37764
Contact Information:
Clare Dattilo
865-206-2265
Mission:
To preserve, protect, and share Tennessee's natural and cultural resources while providing safe and quality outdoor experiences.
Description of Organization:
The diverse natural landscape of aquatic and grassland habitats makes Seven Islands State Birding Park a premier birding destination with more than 220 species of birds sighted. The park encompasses 416 acres along the French Broad River in Knox County, approximately 19 miles east of Knoxville. This peninsula of land features more than nine miles of natural trails, rolling hills, and views of the Smoky Mountains. In addition to being a wildlife refuge popular for hiking and wildlife observation, the park is a research and educational facility for schools and other groups and a demonstration area for land use and habitat management techniques.
Education Programs:
In school - class time or virtual programs, Field Trips (day trips or overnight)
We offer standards-based science field trips for all ages. We are also able to create programs on other topics related to the park by request. To find out more, visit out site at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/seven-islands-for-educators
All of our field trip options can be modified to be taught in a classroom or schoolyard. We are also able to create programs on other topics related to the park by request. To find out more, visit our site at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/seven-islands-for-educators
We offer individual Junior Ranger activities throughout the summer, rather than a Junior Ranger Camp. Kids can earn their Junior Ranger badge and certificate by attending several of these programs.
Through a partnership with local schools, we are able to provide free field trips to all public schools. The State Parks Conservancy also offers funding to provide transportation for students visiting the park from Title 1 Schools.
Placemaking:
Seven Islands provides native plant gardens, boat launches on the French Broad River, picnic areas, a shaded outdoor classroom, a covered barn classroom, a small playground, historic buildings, and nine miles of hiking trails. We also offer interpretive and educational programs to the public and host field trips for local schools. To find out more about the programs we offer visit. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/seven-islands/#/?park=seven-islands or https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/seven-islands-for-educators
Website and Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/SevenIslandsStateBirdingPark
https://www.instagram.com/sevenislandsstatepark/