Calendar of Events
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Oak Ridge Reservation: Aquatic and Terrestrial Insects and Other Creepy Crawlies
Category: Free event, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Science, nature
On the Oak Ridge Reservation, located in east Tennessee, over 1100 vascular plants, 72 fish, 34 mammals and over 200 bird species have been observed. The public is invited to nature walks designed to highlight not only the rich flora and fauna diversity of the reservation, but also to demonstrate the work being done to sustainably manage and conserve this resource. Walks will take place on several locations across the Oak Ridge Reservation beginning in late winter through late summer. Reservations must be made in advance by noon the Thursday prior to each walk by contacting Nick Oldham 865-341-3670 (oldhamnv@ornl.gov). More information about these walks is available by contacting Trent Jett at 865-574-9188 (jettrt@ornl.gov).
Date: Saturday, May 31
Location: Oak Ridge Reservation- TBD
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Nikki Jones and Nick Oldham (ORNL)
Limit: 20 (children are allowed)
Recommendations: We will visit areas of the Oak Ridge Reservation where we will learn about local insects in a variety of habitats, including streams. Techniques for collection of insects will be demonstrated, and participants will have an opportunity to try it out themselves. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring bug spray and water. Be mindful of stinging and biting insects. Wear older shoes or rubber boots if you would like to get in the creek and help! No pets please.
Nourish Knoxville: Market Square Farmers Market
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Meetup
The Market Square Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville and held every Wednesday and Saturday, May through mid-November in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, TN. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! We offer SNAP & SNAP Doubling services each market day, Nourish Moves – a free walking incentive program – every Wednesday, and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity – on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Every Wednesday, May 7 – November 19, 2025, 10 AM – 1 PM
Every Saturday, May 3 – November 22, 2025, 9 AM – 1 PM
*** NO MARKET on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market
