Join us for a wonderful hike around the Seven Islands State Birding Park. The hike is easy. The park is approximately 19 miles east of Knoxville.

2809 Kelly Lane
Kodak, TN 37764

We will meet at the Kelly Lane Parking Lot (the large one)

Registration: Please register for this event by emailing Dolphin Riggs at dolphin@hikingforhealing.org. Please include your first and last name, email address, and contact phone number.

We have an ornithologist joining us for this experience—Dr—Brennick from the University of Maine.

Here’s some information about the  birding park and trails, etc:

"With more than 9 miles of scenic trails that wind around the refuge, up the ridges, and down to the waterfront, hikers and bird-watching enthusiasts find Seven Islands an ideal location for avian observation as well as a leisurely hike. The trails highlight the park's diverse habitat.

The park lies along the migratory routes of many bird species, and during the breeding season, we will all find birds nesting at the refuge. Popular sightings include Purple Martins and Tree Swallows.

Be sure to include the Merlin bird identification app on your cell phone or your favorite bird identification handbook in your backpack. You may even like having a small sketch pad tucked away in your pack for that quick burst of creativity.