Raccoon Mountain BioBlitz

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 at Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, TN. Two chances to ‘blitz! Friday, May 10, 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue […]

  • Date: May 10, 2024
  • Timing: 6:00pm - 12:00pm
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Cades Cove Firefly Survey

Join us to survey fireflies in Cades Cove on June 24th from 7pm to 11pm EST, meeting at the Cades Cove Ranger Station. There are 19 species of fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Volunteers will assist DLiA staff document firefly species in Cades Cove for the Smokies All […]

  • Date: June 24, 2024
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Continental MycoBlitz

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 to participate in a “MycoBlitz” to document and collect fungi for DNA sequencing for the Smokies All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory and the Fall North America Continental MycoBlitz!

  • Date: October 16, 2024
  • Timing: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Great Smokies Eco-Adventure: Oct 27-29

DLiA and partner A Walk in the Woods bring you a 3-day, 2-night adventure, with expert-led nature hikes, camping in a luxurious off-grid setting, mouth-watering, local food and drink, and much more. All proceeds from this fundraising event will help DLiA discover and conserve the rich biodiversity of the Smokies.

  • Date: October 27, 2024
  • Timing: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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