Black Lighting for "Bugs"
2025-07-18 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | AL
Black Lighting for “Bugs”…and other nocturnal insects!

When? July 18 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where? Bradley Fork Trailhead at Smokemont Campground

Description: Join us to help document nocturnal life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area! We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area!

Why use black lights?

Many insects can see ultraviolet light, which has shorter wavelengths than light visible to the human eye. For this reason, a black light will attract different insects than a regular incandescent light.

We will be using the iNaturalist app, to take photos and share to the community science platform. No prior experience necessary!

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Volunteer with DLiA

Volunteers have contributed significantly to the success of the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) since we began, through field work, education and outreach, and financial support. DLiA could not continue to function without the help of our dedicated volunteers and supporters. Thank you!

Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail BioBlitz
2026-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | TVA Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail, 663 Rock Pile Rd, Muscle Shoals, 35661, United States
Free, family-friendly opportunity to learn about local animals and plants while contributing to science! Join Discover Life in America and the Tennessee Valley Authority on the Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail.

Two chances to ‘blitz!

Friday, June 12 from 7pm to 10pm Central: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations!

Saturday, June 13 from 8am to 11am Central: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning!

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