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April 5, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Ijams Nature Center (2915 Island Home Ave)

Join Ijams Nature Center, UTK Sources of Strength, and Contact Care Line for Spring Into Hope, a vibrant and uplifting mental health awareness festival! As spring brings renewal, this special event will focus on hope, resilience, and support for ourselves and our community.
• Community Resources – Learn about mental health support and services.
• Art & Hands-on Activities – Creative ways to express and heal.
• Nature Walks – Connect with nature to restore balance.
• Breakout Sessions & Discussions – Conversations to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
• Listening Lounge – A safe space for open conversations with trained listeners.

The festival kicks off at 12:00 PM on the plaza at Ijams. Come be part of a welcoming, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow. Together, we can Spring Into Hope and promote positive well-being for all!
https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-spring-into-hope-2025-a-mental-health-awareness-festival

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org