Description
The American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) and the University of Tennessee Arboretum are partnering together for the August free guided bird walk at the UT Arboretum on Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 am. Please meet at the kiosk outside of the UT Arboretum Visitors Center. This guided walk will be led by local ornithologist, Lucas Coe-Starr, and volunteers from the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. The event is limited to 30 participants. Please bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and hiking poles or binoculars if you wish. There will be a limited supply of loaner binoculars on a first come basis at the hike.
"Bird watching is now North America's second most popular outdoor activity (second only to gardening).” Says AMSE educator Corky Witt. “There must be something to it—so come out with us and find out why!”
For questions or more information please contact Courtney Beard at cbeard@amse.org or Michelle at 865-483-7277.
Photo: Red-tailed Hawk, courtesy of University of Minnesota Raptor Center
Date & Time
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Venue Details
UT Arboretum Visitors Center
UT Arboretum, 901 S Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
