Who we are
Discover Life in America (DLiA) is the nonprofit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, leading the effort to document life in the park, while raising awareness of biodiversity’s vital role in conservation in the natural world.
What we do
Since 1998, Discover Life in America has been connecting scientists, park partners, educators and volunteers to explore biodiversity, spark curiosity and deepen people’s connection to the natural world through discovery and learning.
Why it matters
By documenting biodiversity and developing scalable research systems, Discover Life in America strengthens conservation efforts, expands access to scientific discovery, and supports ecosystem protection in the Smokies and beyond.
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DLiA: Science in the Smokies Blog
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February 6, 2026 - 5:02 pm
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November 20, 2025 - 10:45 am
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November 18, 2025 - 5:37 pm
Upcoming Events
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April 15 @ 7 p.m. at Schulz Bräu Brewing Companyâ
SMOKIES ATBI BY THE NUMBERS
How many species have we discovered in the Smokies?
new-to-science species
new species records
total known species
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
for your support of our work in discovering, understanding and conserving biodiversity in the Smokies and beyond.
