Too much carbon or not enough? Why carbon capture by plants is both cool and critical
Sat, Mar 28
|Ijams Nature Center
Join AppSciComm for a guided walk at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee! Learn about why it’s cool and critical to capture carbon and explore native carbon-capturing Tennessee plants during a guided walk on the Ijams grounds.
Time & Location
Mar 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
About the Event
The professional organization Appalachian Science Communicators (AppSciComm) is hosting a two-hour program and guided walk at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT. A UT environmental soil scientist will discuss how trees and other native Tennessee plants sequester carbon to help offset the impact of carbon dioxide, an important greenhouse gas. The talk will be followed by a short, guided walk on the Ijams grounds to identify and discuss plants that store carbon. Admission is free, although participants are encouraged to make a voluntary donation to AppSciComm via PayPal at @AppSciComm. Parking is free for the first 25 vehicles, with $5 for all others.