REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted

Name: REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
Start: 2022-09-17T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-09-17T14:30:00-04:00
Location: REI Co-op Pigeon Forge

September 17th at 1pm EST
Smokies Most Wanted: Help Record Life in the Smokies!

October 15th at 1pm EST
Smokies Most Wanted: Community Science for the Whole Family!

November 19th at 1pm EST
Smokies Most Wanted: #OptOutside with iNaturalist!

September 17th at 1pm
Smokies Most Wanted: Help Record Life in the Smokies!

In this program, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to document the animals and plants you encounter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through a community science project called Smokies Most Wanted. You’ll learn how to participate and make the most of iNaturalist, how you can seek out specific Smokies species in a virtual scavenger hunt, and how your contributions will help the park better protect its natural resources. (Parent/guardian permission required for kids under 13.)

October 15th at 1pm
Smokies Most Wanted: Community Science for the Whole Family

Are you looking for new ways to make family outdoor adventures more fun and educational? In this program, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to become community scientists! We will teach you and your family how to document the animals and plants you encounter whether you are in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or even in your own backyard. It’s fun, easy, and great for kids and families! (Parent/guardian permission required for kids under 13.)

November 19th at 1pm
Smokies Most Wanted: Opt Outside with iNaturalist

“Opt Outside” this year by doing community science! In this program, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to document the animals and plants you encounter wherever you decide to #optoutside this year. We will also share how you can participate and make the most of iNaturalist, by seeking out specific species in a virtual scavenger hunt in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and how your contributions will help the park better protect its natural resources. It’s fun, easy, and great for all ages! (Parent/guardian permission required for kids under 13.)