Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Lands Aug. 16

The 15th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings presented by Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville lands at Ijams Nature Center’s Homesite on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The festival features speakers, guided hikes, Ijams animal ambassadors, and workshops, as well as hands-on science and art activities for all ages. The festival marketplace will double in size from 2024, featuring more than 50 vendors offering handcrafted art, nature-themed items, local plants, and garden décor.

One of the highlights of the festival is the opportunity to attend a 25-minute bird-banding demonstration for an additional charge of $6.

Banding is a technique used to study wild birds by placing a tiny numbered band around a bird’s leg.

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