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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies of Cades Cove\n\n\n\nWarren Bielenberg\n\n\n\nLearn about the variety and natural history of the many butterfly species living in Cades Cove from Warren Bielenberg\, who has surveyed them for years. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free virtual event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Sugarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-9/
CATEGORIES:Education,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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SUMMARY:iScience Workshop for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:iScience Workshop for Teachers \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a free virtual workshop to learn about our iScience biodiversity program for middle schools. This workshop is open to all educators although iScience is specifically geared toward grades 5-8. It will follow the Science Colloquium (also free) and we encourage participants to attend both events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the workshop\n\n\n\nIn this virtual workshop you will learn how to increase students’ awareness and appreciation for the incredible biodiversity around us through the iScience program. We’ll learn about iScience\, DLiA’s schoolyard biodiversity program in cooperation with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for grades 5th-8th. This program uses the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) model\, bringing ATBIs to schoolyards within the TVA Program Area. We’ll also explore how to use the iNaturalist app into both in-person and virtual classroom settings. In the program\, students use iNaturalist to conduct ATBIs on their school grounds\, acting as citizen scientists and collecting real scientific data about their local biodiversity.  \n\n\n\nWho can attend?\n\n\n\nThe workshop is open to anyone including teachers\, other educators\, and parents but will be aimed toward those educating 5th to 8th graders. \n\n\n\nLocation and registration\n\n\n\nThe virtual workshop will take place on Zoom on Thursday\, March 4th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM ET. Register below to receive a Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the workshop\n\n\n\nBefore the workshop\, please download iNaturalist on your Apple or Android device and follow instructions in the app to create an account. Feel free to explore the app beforehand and bring your questions about it to the workshop. \n\n\n\nJoin the Science Colloquium\n\n\n\nWe encourage participants to join the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium\, a series of virtual presentations from scientists working in the Smokies. Talks range from biology to meteorology and are geared for a general audience. It will take place the same day (March 4th) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET\, also on Zoom. Learn more and register for that free conference at this page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/workshop-2021-03/
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T153000
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SUMMARY:Schoolyard Exploration\, Smokies Style
DESCRIPTION:Join our biodiversity-themed virtual teacher workshop\, co-organized by Discover Life in America and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Education Park Rangers. Participants will learn about activities that we use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and how they can be adapted at home or around a schoolyard. This virtual workshop is free and open to teachers and educators for all grade levels in public\, private\, and home-school education. \n\n\n\nBack by popular demand: This is a repeat of our September 29th and October 22nd virtual teacher workshops by the same name. \n\n\n\nUPDATE: Apologies if you had trouble registering! The registration link below has been updated. As of Oct 28th at 2:45 PM\, slots should be available\, however the are expected to fill up fast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect from the workshop\n\n\n\nThis 1.5-hour workshop will include an introduction to resources and a hands-on exploration that can be easily replicated at any schoolyard or at home. We will model the use of free virtual platforms that can enhance classroom and at-home learning. We will explore the world of the terrestrial macroinvertebrate\, learn how to navigate the iNatualist app\, and see how you and your students can participate in the Species SnapIt & MapIt project\, which contributes to a public resource called Atlas of the Smokies. \n\n\n\nTiming and location\n\n\n\nThe virtual workshop will take place over Zoom on Tuesday\, November 10th\, 2020 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\nWho can participate\n\n\n\nThe workshop is open to any teacher or educator\, for any grade level in public\, private\, home-school education\, informal education\, etc. Attendance will be limited\, so please register early. \n\n\n\nHow to register\n\n\n\nThis workshop is free but you must fill out the registration form to participate. Spots are limited\, so please register early. We will send out a Zoom meeting link with your registration confirmation and additional information as the workshop approaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the workshop\n\n\n\nGet to know iNaturalist! Please download and set up the free iNaturalist app to your mobile device before the workshop. We’ll use it during the workshop\, and it is a generally useful app. \n\n\n\nDownload and install iNaturalist: Google Play store or Apple App store or just search for iNaturalistFollow the prompts to create an account and sign into the appOptional: Play around with the app. Explore and add an observation of an organism in your yard.\n\n\n\nWatch this video to get a primer on using the iNaturalist app: \n\n\n \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nThe following are materials that will either be used directly during the workshop or that participants may find helpful later on. \n\n\n\nTerrestrial macroinvertebrates: \n\n\n\nTerrestrial Invertebrate Study – detailed instructions and resourcesIdentification guide for terrestrial macroinvertebrates (PDF)Inventory datasheet (PDF)Data collection worksheet – elementary (DOCX)Parks as Classrooms: Terrestrial Macro-invertebrates (YouTube video)Parks as Classrooms: Observation Skills – High School level (YouTube video)Parks as Classrooms: Observation Skills – Elementary School level (YouTube video)\n\n\n\nSpecies SnapIt & MapIt project: \n\n\n\nSpecies SnapIt & MapIt community science projectAtlas of the Smokies (free NPS web tool)iNaturalist project for Great Smoky Mountains National Park\n\n\n\nOther helpful resources: \n\n\n\niScience – DLiA’s biodiversity program for middle schoolsEducation at Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSmokiEEEs at HomeTremont Institute‘s programs for educatorsHands on the Land Terrestrial Invertebrate StudySeek app by iNaturalist\n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nAsk Haley (haley@dlia.org)
URL:https://dlia.org/event/teacher-workshop-2020-3/
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Schoolyard Exploration\, Smokies Style
DESCRIPTION:Join our biodiversity-themed virtual teacher workshop\, co-organized by Discover Life in America and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Education Park Rangers. Participants will learn about activities that we use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and how they can be adapted at home or around a schoolyard. This virtual workshop is free and open to teachers and educators for all grade levels in public\, private\, and home-school education. \n\n\n\nBack by popular demand: This is a repeat of our September 29th virtual teacher workshop by the same name. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect from the workshop\n\n\n\nThis 1.5-hour workshop will include an introduction to resources and a hands-on exploration that can be easily replicated at any schoolyard or at home. We will model the use of free virtual platforms that can enhance classroom and at-home learning. We will explore the world of the terrestrial macroinvertebrate\, learn how to navigate the iNatualist app\, and see how you and your students can participate in the Species SnapIt & MapIt project\, which contributes to a public resource called Atlas of the Smokies. \n\n\n\nTiming and location\n\n\n\nThe virtual workshop will take place over Zoom on Thursday\, October 22nd\, 2020 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\nWho can participate\n\n\n\nThe workshop is open to any teacher or educator\, for any grade level in public\, private\, home-school education\, informal education\, etc. Attendance will be limited\, so please register early. \n\n\n\nHow to register\n\n\n\nThis workshop is free but you must fill out the registration form to participate. Spots are limited\, so please register early. We will send out a Zoom meeting link with your registration confirmation and additional information as the workshop approaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the workshop\n\n\n\nGet to know iNaturalist! Please download and set up the free iNaturalist app to your mobile device before the workshop. We’ll use it during the workshop\, and it is a generally useful app. \n\n\n\nDownload and install iNaturalist: Google Play store or Apple App store or just search for iNaturalistFollow the prompts to create an account and sign into the appOptional: Play around with the app. Explore and add an observation of an organism in your yard.\n\n\n\nWatch this video to get a primer on using the iNaturalist app: \n\n\n \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nThe following are materials that will either be used directly during the workshop or that participants may find helpful later on. \n\n\n\nTerrestrial macroinvertebrates: \n\n\n\nTerrestrial Invertebrate Study – detailed instructions and resourcesIdentification guide for terrestrial macroinvertebrates (PDF)Inventory datasheet (PDF)Data collection worksheet – elementary (DOCX)Parks as Classrooms: Terrestrial Macro-invertebrates (YouTube video)Parks as Classrooms: Observation Skills – High School level (YouTube video)Parks as Classrooms: Observation Skills – Elementary School level (YouTube video)\n\n\n\nSpecies SnapIt & MapIt project: \n\n\n\nSpecies SnapIt & MapIt community science projectAtlas of the Smokies (free NPS web tool)iNaturalist project for Great Smoky Mountains National Park\n\n\n\nOther helpful resources: \n\n\n\niScience – DLiA’s biodiversity program for middle schoolsEducation at Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSmokiEEEs at HomeTremont Institute‘s programs for educatorsScience @ Sugarlands recorded talksScience @ Sugarlands talk detailing Species SnapIt & MapIt community science project in the Smokies\n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nAsk Haley (haley@dlia.org)
URL:https://dlia.org/event/teacher-workshop-2020-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Schoolyard Exploration...Smokies Style
DESCRIPTION:Join our biodiversity-themed virtual teacher workshop\, co-organized by Discover Life in America and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Education Park Rangers. Participants will learn about activities that we use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and how they can be adapted at home or around a schoolyard. This virtual workshop is free and open to teachers and educators for all grade levels in public\, private\, and home-school education. \n\n\n\nUPDATE SEPT 21: Wow! We’re excited that we’ve had some much interest in this workshop! Unfortunately\, all available slots and our waiting list are now both filled. Please stay tuned to our Facebook and events page\, where we will announce our next workshop very soon. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect from the workshop\n\n\n\nThis 1.5-hour workshop will include an introduction to resources and a hands-on exploration that can be easily replicated at any schoolyard or at home. We will model the use of free virtual platforms that can enhance classroom and at-home learning. We will explore the world of the terrestrial macroinvertebrate\, learn how to navigate the iNatualist app\, and see how you and your students can participate in the Species SnapIt & MapIt project\, which contributes to a public resource called Atlas of the Smokies. \n\n\n\nTiming and location\n\n\n\nThe virtual workshop will take place over Zoom on Tuesday\, September 29\, 2020 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. ET \n\n\n\nWho can participate\n\n\n\nThe workshop is open to any teacher or educator\, for any grade level in public\, private\, home-school education\, informal education\, etc. Attendance will be limited\, so please register early. \n\n\n\nHow to register\n\n\n\nThis workshop is free but you must fill out the registration form to participate. Spots are limited\, so please register early. We will send out a Zoom meeting link with your registration confirmation and additional information as the workshop approaches. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this workshop is now closed. All available slots and our waiting list are now both filled. Please stay tuned to our Facebook and events page\, where we will announce our next workshop very soon. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the workshop\n\n\n\nPlease download and set up the iNaturalist app to your mobile device before the workshop. It’s free and useful! \n\n\n\nDownload and install iNaturalist: Google Play store or Apple App store or just search for iNaturalistFollow the prompts to create an account and sign into the appOptional: Play around with the app. Explore and add an observation of an organism in your yard.\n\n\n\nWatch this video to get a primer on using the iNaturalist app: \n\n\n \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nThe following are materials that will either be used directly during the workshop or that participants may find helpful later on. \n\n\n\nTerrestrial macroinvertebrates: \n\n\n\nTerrestrial Invertebrate Study – detailed instructions and resourcesIdentification guide for terrestrial macroinvertebrates (PDF)Inventory datasheet (PDF)Data collection worksheet – elementary (DOCX)Parks as Classrooms: Terrestrial Macro-invertebrates (YouTube video)Parks as Classrooms: Observation Skills – High School level (YouTube video)Parks as Classrooms: Observation Skills – Elementary School level (YouTube video)\n\n\n\nSpecies SnapIt & MapIt project: \n\n\n\nSpecies SnapIt & MapIt community science projectAtlas of the Smokies (free NPS web tool)iNaturalist project for Great Smoky Mountains National Park\n\n\n\nOther helpful resources: \n\n\n\niScience – DLiA’s biodiversity program for middle schoolsEducation at Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSmokiEEEs at HomeTremont Institute‘s programs for educators\n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nAsk Haley (haley@dlia.org)
URL:https://dlia.org/event/teacher-workshop-2020/
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fireflies Event
DESCRIPTION:Witness the magic of the Smokies fireflies from the comfort of your own home! We are collaborating with firefly photographer Radim Schreiber to present a Virtual Fireflies Event. Tune in Monday\, June 1 at 8 pm ET on YouTube. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTUNE IN ON YouTube\n\n\n\nDONATE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is it? The event will include a short presentation about fireflies by our Director of Science and Research\, Dr. Will Kuhn\, followed by beautiful firefly footage by firefly photographer and cinematographer Radim Schreiber (FireflyExperience.org). The display will include the world-famous synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus)\, as well as blue ghosts (Phausis reticulata) and other firefly species native to the Smokies region\, all set to relaxing sounds of nature. Knoxville radio journalist and DLiA board member Chrissy Keuper will give a special introduction. Kuhn and other DLiA staff will be answering questions in the comments section during the event. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event\, however\, we do suggest a $5 donation to help DLiA continue its biodiversity work in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Click the “Set Reminder” bell to get a notification before the show starts and don’t forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel! \n\n\n\nWant to see the fireflies in person? Mark your calendar for the 2021 Fireflies Event at Norton Creek. Join us for an evening of fireflies!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/virtual-fireflies-event/
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science
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SUMMARY:Fireflies Event at Norton Creek 2020
DESCRIPTION:This event has now passed. Check out the 2021 event page for the latest event. \n\n\n\nJoin DLiA for a firefly-centered evening! We’ll start with food and drink at a gorgeous\, intimate venue\, followed by a presentation and Q&A about fireflies. At dusk we’ll descend to our favorite firefly viewing spot on the property\, where synchronous fireflies and other glowing critters will put on a light show that you’ll never forget! \n\n\n\nNOTE: This is a private fundraising event\, held at a private reserve adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is not associated with the Park or its synchronous firefly lottery at Elkmont. \n\n\n\nUPDATE MAY 12: At present\, we plan to hold this event as scheduled\, but with modifications to minimize the risk for all participants (see details below). We will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation and make additional changes\, as needed to keep everyone safe. Current ticket holders also have the option of transferring their tickets to our 2021 event or receiving a full refund. Stay safe\, stay healthy\, and thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModifications for coronavirus\n\n\n\nWe are making the following changes to this event to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission at this event: \n\n\n\n\nAttendance will be limited to 30 guests (approx. 50% capacity) and all attendees will be required to stay with their group throughout the night\n\n\n\nWe will not gather at the house where we usually start the event\, but will instead meet at the viewing site (on the same private property)\n\n\n\nWe will not serve food or alcohol\, but will give attendees a gift certificate to redeem later on their own\n\n\n\nThe firefly presentation will be available online in advance of the event so that folks can view it before they arrive\n\n\n\nWe will require every attendee to wear a mask and to practice social distancing\n\n\n\nWe will check temperatures on arrival and turn attendees away if they present fever or other COVID-19-like symptoms\n\n\n\nAttendees will be required to sign a form agreeing to follow these guidelines for the safety of our guests\, volunteers\, and staff\n\n\n\nAny attendee that does not follow these safety guidelines will be asked to leave the property immediately and will not be given a refund\n\n\n\nThe event could still be cancelled if the outbreak worsens over the next few weeks\, at which point attendees will have the option to carry their ticket over to the 2021 fireflies event or receive a refund\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please purchase your tickets now and we will email you further guidance and updates as the event approaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral information\n\n\n\n\nAn entomologist will talk about fireflies of the Smokies and answer your burning firefly questions\n\n\n\n This is a rain or shine event (see FAQ below)\n\n\n\n Sorry but pets are not allowed at this event\n\n\n\n There will be light walking on paved and gravel surfaces\n\n\n\n We’ll email ticket holders details\, including directions to the event\, as the event approaches\n\n\n\n Please purchase tickets early as they are limited and usually sell out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 29\, 2020 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2020 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 31\, 2020 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThe event will be held at Norton Creek Preserve\, a 3000-acre tract of land adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, accessible via the Spur (HWY 321/441) near Gatlinburg\, TN. Ticket holders will be sent detailed directions as the event approaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & drink\n\n\n\nTicket purchase includes food (heavy hors d’oeuvres) by Whole Earth Grocery\, including vegetarian options\, as well as beer\, wine\, sodas and tea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilent auction\n\n\n\nDon’t miss our firefly-related treasures including original firefly artwork and photography! Cash\, check and card are accepted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nFireflies Event tickets are $225 per person and are open to anyone 10 years of age or older. Each ticket is for a single night of the event (Friday\, Saturday\, or Sunday). Your ticket purchase helps DLiA carry out its mission! \n\n\n\nCancellation policy\n\n\n\nFull payment is due at sign up. We will be happy to refund your full payment if and only if we are able to fill your slot. \n\n\n\nUPDATE MAY 12: At present\, we plan to hold this event as scheduled\, but with modifications to minimize the risk for all participants (see details listed above). We will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation and make additional changes\, as needed to keep everyone safe. Current ticket holders also have the option of transferring their tickets to our 2021 event or receiving a full refund. Stay safe\, stay healthy\, and thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nHave questions?\n\n\n\nNeed help purchasing tickets? Please first read our FAQ below answers to common questions\, then ask Todd if you still need help: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757.  \n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nQ. Is this event related to the synchronous firefly lottery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? \n\n\n\nA. No\, it is not. Discover Life in America is a non-profit partner of the Park; however\, this is a private fundraising event that is not associated with the Park’s lottery for synchronous firefly viewing at Elkmont. That is a totally separate event and we cannot answer questions about the lottery\, 2019 dates for the lottery\, or anything else related to it. Information about the lottery can be found at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm. \n\n\n\nQ. $225 per person seems expensive. Is this event really worth it? \n\n\n\nA. We certainly think so! For the price of $225 you get a lot of value and you support the work of Discover Life in America! There’ll be delicious food\, made from scratch by our friends at Whole Earth Grocery\, and yummy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll get an exclusive look at the private venue for the event\, a gorgeous house made from rough-hewn hemlocks and decorated with birch bark\, which is set on a pastoral hilltop right next to the national park. You’ll have one-on-one time with an entomologist who will tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the 19 species of fireflies that live in the Smokies. And of course you’ll get to see the magical display of the synchronous fireflies\, but not among a crowd in the national park. Rather\, you’ll see them in a leisurely\, small-group setting with guides to point them out and answer all your questions. We are positive that you will find the Fireflies Event to be an illuminating experience! \n\n\n\nQ. How do you know the synchronous fireflies will be active? \n\n\n\nA. Synchronous fireflies in the Smokies region typically reach their peak activity around the end of May to middle of June; however\, this can vary from year to year based on temperature and weather. The Park uses temperature data to plan the dates of their lottery system\, typically releasing those dates around late April. We\, however\, must book the venue for our Fireflies Event a year in advance\, so we carefully select a date that falls within the peak season for synchronous firefly activity from previous years. In the seven years that we’ve been doing this event\, we’ve never been disappointed. \n\n\n\nQ. I can’t find the exact location of this event on your website. Why is that? \n\n\n\nA. As the synchronous fireflies have become extremely popular in the Smokies\, we don’t post our event location for fear that the public will trespass on the private property of our generous hosts and trample pristine firefly habitat. Rest assured though: we will contact all ticket holders with detailed directions to the event and other information that you’ll need to know for this once-in-a-lifetime evening. \n\n\n\nQ. (Close to the event) Rain may be forecast during the event. Will it be canceled? \n\n\n\nA. Nope. The Smokies region gets lots of rain\, but it has not affected our firefly viewing. The first part of the event takes place inside\, but bring a light rain jacket in case we get a little rain during viewing\, which takes place outside but under a protective forest canopy. One night last year it was pouring rain during our firefly presentation\, but by viewing time the rain had stopped and the fireflies were spectacular. It’s going to be great! \n\n\n\nQ. In the description for this event\, you mention “other glowing critters.” What are you talking about? \n\n\n\nA. There is a veritable menagerie of glowing critters to see at the Fireflies Event! Apart from the ever-popular synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus)\, and the rising stars that are the blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata)\, we’ve seen railroad worms (Phengodes spp.)\, which are another type of beetle with glowing larvae and adult females\, and also fungus gnat larvae (a.k.a. foxfire flies\, Orfelia fultoni)\, which glow faintly blue from seeps on the hillside. We typically see the adults of other firefly species during viewing while we wait for the synchronous and blue ghost fireflies to become active (there are nine other firefly species in the region that glow)\, and we find the glowing larvae and pupae of a number of these species. \n\n\n\nQ. Where should I stay during the event? \n\n\n\nA. Although lodging is not included as part of the Fireflies Event\, there are great hotel options in Gatlinburg and also Pigeon Forge. They are about equidistant from the venue.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/fireflies-2020/
LOCATION:Norton Creek Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20191025T143621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T141956Z
UID:3442-1584003600-1584028800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Learn about research taking place in the Smokies from the scientists working there at the annual Park Science Colloquium. This event is free and it’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the Smokies and chat with regional scientists about our local national park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nGeneral information: The Park Science Colloquium comprises over a dozen talks by scientists about work being conducted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding region. \n\n\n\nTiming: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday\, March 12\, 2020 \n\n\n\nLocation: The Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg\, TN (map)  \n\n\n\nFood and drink: Coffee will be provided and there will be a one-hour lunch break. The Park Vista has a restaurant and there are lots of food choices closeby in Gatlinburg. \n\n\n\nSchedule and abstracts: \n\n\n\nClick for full program with abstracts (PDF)\n\n\n\n2020 schedule and abstracts (PDF)\n\n\n\nRegistration: This is a free event and open to the public\, but we kindly as that you register so that we can accommodate attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now (FREE)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for presenters\n\n\n\nSubmit a talk or poster\n\n\n\nCall for submissions: We welcome you to submit a presentation or poster about your research that is either actively taking place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or that is of significance to the Smokies\, and that is at a stage in analysis where a full picture of the research can be presented. Note: due to time constraints\, we may not be able to fit all submitted talks. \n\n\n\nSubmitting a presentation or poster: To submit your work for consideration in the Colloquium\, please email your title and author information to Will (will@dlia.org) and Paul (paul_super@nps.gov) by Friday\, January 31. Submitters will be notified by Friday\, February 7 as to their acceptance in the Colloquium. Accepted presenters will be asked to submit an abstract (250 words max) to will@dlia.org and paul_super@nps.gov by Friday\, February 21. \n\n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\nFriday\, Jan 31Deadline to submit the title and author information for your presentation or poster to will@dlia.org and paul_super@nps.govFriday\, Feb 7Submitters will be notified of their acceptanceFriday\, Feb 21Deadline to submit your abstract to will@dlia.org and paul_super@nps.govWednesday\, March 11Recommended: Save time by uploading your presentation to Dropbox at this link by this date\n\n\n\nHelpful information\n\n\n\nTime slots: Presentation slots will be 15-20 minutes (including time for questions)\, depending on the number of abstract submissions we receive. We will send you a finalized schedule close to the event. A podium with microphone will be provided and you won’t be able to see “presenter view” on your presentation (sorry!). \n\n\n\nPresentation format: Talks should be PowerPoint (PPT or PPTX) or PDF. Presentations set to wide-format (16:9) will make the best use of our wide screen. Please let us know if you require a different file format or would like to include a video with sound and we will try to accommodate. FYI\, presentations will be displayed from a Windows computer via Microsoft Office 365. \n\n\n\nPresentation content: Please note that many in the audience will have advanced degrees\, but few will have advanced degrees in your topic\, so plan to provide a bit of explanation of technical jargon and stay away from acronyms. \n\n\n\nPresentation upload: Speakers may upload their presentations to this Dropbox folder (preferred\, and preferably by Wednesday\, March 11) or bring them on a USB flash drive the morning of the event. Like to make last-minute changes to your presentation? No problem! You may upload multiple versions of your presentation to the Dropbox link (up to the morning of the colloquium) and we’ll use the latest at the colloquium. Note: this is just a time-saving measure; presentations will not be made public without your consent. \n\n\n\n  Upload your presentation here\n\n\n\nPosters: Posters may also be presented at the Colloquium. Please see submission instructions above. Posters can be any size under 48″ wide by 48″ high. We’ll provide a stand and fasteners. \n\n\n\nSmokies Science Teacher Workshop\n\n\n\n During the Science Colloquium\, we will be holding a free workshop for science teachers (grades 5-8). The teacher workshop will be held concurrently with the Colloquium from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Park Vista\, but teachers are encouraged to attend the entire Colloquium to learn about the science taking place in the Smokies. The workshop will include an iNaturalist “field session” and a data analysis activity with iNat data. Please download the iNaturalist app (App Store\, Google Play) to your phone or other mobile device and create an account prior to attending the workshop. Workshop space is limited. Email julie@dlia.org by February 28th to RSVP.  \n\n\n\nWorkshop materials\n\n\n\nPlease download iNaturalist to your phone or other mobile device beforehand: (App Store\, Google Play)Additional materials and resources will be posted here closer to the workshop
URL:https://dlia.org/event/park-science-colloquium-2020/
LOCATION:The Park Vista\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190201T003319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T004948Z
UID:3002-1571403600-1571410800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Lichens
DESCRIPTION:Lichens of the Smokies revealed\nJames Lendemer\, Assistant Curator\, New York Botanical Garden\nFor more information about this free event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-lichens/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190201T002947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T004817Z
UID:3001-1568984400-1568991600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Plant-soil interactions & Chimney Tops fire
DESCRIPTION:Burning questions: why are plant-soil microbiome interactions important & how does the Chimney Tops fire affect this ecological internet?\nKendall Beals\, PhD Student\, University of Tennessee\nFor more information about this free event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-plant-soil-interactions-chimney-tops-fire/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190201T003220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T004718Z
UID:3003-1565960400-1565967600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Appalachian Balds
DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Balds: ecological enigma & conservation dilemma\nJesse Webster\, Forester\, Great Smoky Mountains NP\nFor more information about this free event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-appalachian-balds/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190201T002800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T010454Z
UID:3000-1563541200-1563548400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: NEON Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and its work in the Smokies\nWP “Bill Martin\, Field Operations Manager\, NEON-Battelle Ecology\nFor more information about this free event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-neon-observatory/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190201T002602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T134525Z
UID:2997-1561122000-1561129200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Restoring fish
DESCRIPTION:Restoring fish to the Smokies’ most diverse stream\nPat Rakes\, Co-founder & Director\, Conservation Fisheries\nFor more information about this free event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-restoring-fish/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T230000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190104T002448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T201239Z
UID:2775-1559934000-1560121200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Fireflies Event at Norton Creek 2019
DESCRIPTION:Fireflies Event at Norton Creek\nThis is the events page for the 2019 event. >>Click here<< for the 2020 event. \nJoin DLiA at our annual Fireflies Event at Norton Creek! We’ll start with food and drink at a gorgeous\, intimate venue\, followed by a presentation and Q&A about fireflies. At dusk we’ll descend to our favorite firefly viewing spot on the property\, where we’ll see the light show put on by a happy\, healthy population of synchronous fireflies (rivaled in number only by those at Elkmont)\, as well as blue ghost fireflies and a few other glowing critters. Tickets for this event are $150 per person and all proceeds go to support the work of DLiA. This is a fundraising event\, held at a private reserve adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, and is not associated with the Park or its synchronous firefly lottery at Elkmont. \n\n					\n						\n							 \nEvent details\nGeneral information: \n\nAn entomologist will talk about fireflies of the Smokies and answer your burning firefly questions\nThis is a rain or shine event (see FAQs below)\nSorry but pets are not allowed at this event\nThere will be a little walking on paved and gravel surfaces\nWe email ticket holders details\, including directions to the event\, as the event approaches\nPlease purchase tickets early as they are limited and usually sell out\n\nTiming: The event will be held on the following three evenings: \n\nFriday\, June 7\, 2019 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM SOLD OUT\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2019 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM SOLD OUT\nSunday\, June 9\, 2019 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM SOLD OUT\n\nLocation: The event will be held at Norton Creek Preserve\, a 3000-acre tract of land adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, accessible via the Spur (HWY 321/441) near Gatlinburg\, TN. Ticket holders will be sent detailed directions as the event approaches. \nFood and drink: Ticket purchase includes food (heavy hors d’oeuvres) by Whole Earth Grocery\, including vegetarian options\, as well as beer\, wine\, sodas and tea. \nSilent auction: Don’t miss our firefly-related treasures including original firefly artwork and photography! Cash\, check and card will be accepted. \nTicket information: Fireflies Event tickets are $150 per person and are open to anyone 10 years of age or older. Each ticket is for a single night of the event (Friday\, Saturday\, or Sunday). Your ticket purchase helps DLiA carry out its mission! \nHave questions? Need help purchasing tickets? Please first read our FAQs below\, then ask Todd: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757. \nFireflies Event FAQs\nQ. Is this event related to the synchronous firefly lottery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? \nA. No\, it is not. Discover Life in America is a non-profit partner of the Park; however\, this is a private fundraising event that is not associated with the Park’s lottery for synchronous firefly viewing at Elkmont. That is a totally separate event and we cannot answer questions about the lottery\, 2019 dates for the lottery\, or anything else related to it. Information about the lottery can be found at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm. \nQ. $150 per person seems expensive. Is this event really worth it? \nA. We certainly think so! For the price of $150 you get a lot of value and you support the work of Discover Life in America! There’ll be delicious food\, made from scratch by our friends at Whole Earth Grocery\, and yummy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll get an exclusive look at the private venue for the event\, a gorgeous house made from rough-hewn hemlocks and decorated with birch bark\, which is set on a pastoral hilltop right next to the national park. You’ll have one-on-one time with an entomologist who will tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the 19 species of fireflies that live in the Smokies. And of course you’ll get to see the magical display of the synchronous fireflies\, but not among a crowd in the national park. Rather\, you’ll see them in a leisurely\, small-group setting with guides to point them out and answer all your questions. We are positive that you will find the Fireflies Event to be an illuminating experience! \nQ. How do you know the synchronous fireflies will be active? \nA. Synchronous fireflies in the Smokies region typically reach their peak activity around the end of May to middle of June; however\, this can vary from year to year based on temperature and weather. The Park uses temperature data to plan the dates of their lottery system\, typically releasing those dates around late April. We\, however\, must book the venue for our Fireflies Event a year in advance\, so we carefully select a date that falls within the peak season for synchronous firefly activity from previous years. In the seven years that we’ve been doing this event\, we’ve never been disappointed. \nQ. I can’t find the exact location of this event on your website. Why is that? \nA. As the synchronous fireflies have become extremely popular in the Smokies\, we don’t post our event location for fear that the public will trespass on the private property of our generous hosts and trample pristine firefly habitat. Rest assured though: we will contact all ticket holders with detailed directions to the event and other information that you’ll need to know for this once-in-a-lifetime evening. \nQ. (Close to the event) Rain may be forecast during the event. Will it be canceled? \nA. Nope. The Smokies region gets lots of rain\, but it has not affected our firefly viewing. The first part of the event takes place inside\, but bring a light rain jacket in case we get a little rain during viewing\, which takes place outside but under a protective forest canopy. One night last year it was pouring rain during our firefly presentation\, but by viewing time the rain had stopped and the fireflies were spectacular. It’s going to be great! \nQ. In the description for this event\, you mention “other glowing critters.” What are you talking about? \nA. That’s a great question! I’m so glad you asked! There is a veritable menagerie of glowing critters to see at the Fireflies Event! Apart from the ever-popular synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus)\, and the rising stars that are the blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata)\, we’ve seen railroad worms (Phengodes spp.)\, which are another type of beetle with glowing larvae and adult females\, and also fungus gnat larvae (a.k.a. foxfire flies\, Orfelia fultoni)\, which glow faintly blue from seeps on the hillside. We typically see the adults of other firefly species during viewing while we wait for the synchronous and blue ghost fireflies to become active (there are nine other firefly species in the region that glow)\, and we find the glowing larvae and pupae of a number of these species. \nQ. Where should I stay during the event? \nA. Although lodging is not included as part of the Fireflies Event\, there are great hotel options in Gatlinburg and also Pigeon Forge. They are more-or-less equidistant from the venue.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/fireflies-2019/
LOCATION:Norton Creek Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Fundraiser,Kid Friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190201T002423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T004504Z
UID:2995-1558098000-1558105200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Wildflowers: Gems of the Smokies\nJanet Rock\, retired Botanist\, Great Smoky Mountains NP\nFor more information about this free event and to register\, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190110T215446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T175529Z
UID:2928-1556956800-1556971200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:BioBlitz @ Marbut Bend Trail
DESCRIPTION:BioBlitz @ Marbut Bend Trail\nDLiA has partnered with TVA and regional scientists to engage people in a biological inventory of TVA’s public lands through BioBlitzes. Join us for this free\, family-friendly event. It’s a fun\, hand-on opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna in our area! No experience is necessary. \nBioBlitzes incorporate field collection\, specimen identification and education. They offer an opportunity to get to know the biodiversity in our backyard and help TVA to better manage natural areas through species occurrence data. Participants will survey birds\, insects\, plants\, and other organisms using nets and provided collection and preservation equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species. We use the smartphone application\, iNaturalist\, to document biodiversity and ask that you install it on your phone beforehand\, if possible. (It’s a very useful app\, in general!) \nREGISTER\nEvent details\nTiming: May 4\, 2019 from 8:00 – NOON local time (CDT) \nLocation: Marbut Bend Trail off Buck Island Road in Elkmont\, Alabama (map). Trail maps available here \nParking: Parking is available on-site \nRegistration: This event is free\, but we do ask that you register (using the button above) \nPreparation: Download the iNaturalist app to your smart device and follow prompts to sign into iNaturalist. Cell coverage is limited at this site\, so this MUST be done ahead of time in a coverage area \nProject on iNaturalist: TVA/DLiA BioBlitz @ Marbut Bend Trail \nHave questions? Ask Todd: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757
URL:https://dlia.org/event/tva-bioblitz-marbut-bend-trail/
LOCATION:Marbut Bend\, 26790-27208 Buck Island Rd\, Elkmont\, AL\, 35620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20190108T164504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T215042Z
UID:2875-1551949200-1551974400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium\nLearn about research in the park\nThis free\, annual event highlights the research and conservation efforts being made in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Co-hosted by DLiA and GSMNP\, this event is an excellent opportunity for members of the public to learn about the incredible biodiversity of the Smokies\, to understand the fascinating research taking place there\, and to talk to scientists about their work in the region. This year\, DLiA will host a workshop from 3-4 PM where members of the public can learn how to become citizen scientists\, helping to gather valuable scientific data using a smartphone app. \nScientists consider the GSMNP to be one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America. In the midst of such species richness\, DLiA conducts an ongoing project to catalog all species that exist in the Park.  The All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) seeks to discover and understand the estimated 60\,000-80\,000 species living in the park.  The project continues to develop reports\, maps\, databases\, GIS tools\, and natural history profiles that describe the biology of this rich landscape. These tools enhance park management and provide information to a wide audience in an effort to promote science and conservation of biodiversity. \nREGISTER\n\n					\n						\n							 \nEvent details\nGeneral information: The Park Science Colloquium comprises over a dozen talks by scientists about work being conducted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding region. \nTiming: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday\, March 7\, 2019 (colloquium from 9-3\, workshop from 3-4) \nLocation: The Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg\, TN (map) \nFood and drink: Coffee will be provided and there will be a one-hour lunch break \nColloquium schedule and abstracts: Available here (as PDF) \nWorkshop: This free\, one-hour workshop will show participants how they can help map the species of Great Smoky Mountains National Park using a free smartphone app. The workshop will be aimed toward a general audience\, children 10 and up are welcome\, and no experience is necessary. To participate\, all you’ll need is a web-connected smartphone\, the iNaturalist app\, and a sense of wonderment for the amazing biodiversity living in the Smokies! We encourage participants to download and install the iNaturalist app to their device before the workshop. More about Species SnapIt & MapIt here. \nRegistration information: Both the colloquium and workshop are free events\, but we do ask that you register for them via the button above. \nHave questions? Ask Todd: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757
URL:https://dlia.org/event/park-science-colloquium-2019/
LOCATION:The Park Vista\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181019T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20180622T214205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T214529Z
UID:2499-1539954000-1539961200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Beetles of the Smokies
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Beetles of the Smokies with Claire Winfrey from The University of Tennessee. \n___ \nScience at Sugarlands is a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday of each month starting in May and going through October\, from 1-3 PM. Each month DLIA brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more about life that surrounds us all!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-beetles-of-the-smokies/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20180622T213832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T213832Z
UID:2497-1537534800-1537542000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies with Julie Elliott\, a lepidopteran specialist. \n— \nScience at Sugarlands is a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday of each month starting in May and going through October\, from 1-3 PM. Each month DLIA brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more about life that surrounds us all!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-butterflies-and-caterpillars-in-the-smokies/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180817T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20180622T212629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T213456Z
UID:2493-1534510800-1534518000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: The Problems and Solutions with our Hemlocks
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about The Problems and Solutions with our Hemlocks with Jesse Webster from GSMNP \n— \nEach month DLIA brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more about life that surrounds us all! \n 
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-the-problems-and-solutions-with-our-hemlocks/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20171012T201115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T201951Z
UID:2116-1508504400-1508511600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Mosses of the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 2017’s last installment of Science at Sugarlands! Ken McFarland from the University of Tennessee wraps up the series discussing moss species within the Great Smoky Mountains.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-mosses-park/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170915T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20170824T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T221125Z
UID:2001-1505480400-1505487600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands
DESCRIPTION:Bats of the Smokies\nKitty McCracken will be here to give us a talk about bats within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for September’s installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Our speakers often bring specimens to show the audience and sometimes lead short hikes to see organisms in the wild. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170722T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170722T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20170711T224615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T201726Z
UID:1954-1500714000-1500714000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz - Tellico Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce our rescheduled Bioblitz! \nDLIA has partnered with TVA and regional scientists to engage people in a biological inventory of TVA’s public lands through BioBlitzes. Family friendly\, no experience necessary\, and free admission! \nThese events incorporate field collection\, specimen identification and education sessions. They offer an opportunity to get to know the biodiversity in our backyard and help the TVA to better manage natural areas through species occurrence data. Participants will survey birds\, butterflies and plants using nets and provided collection and preservation equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species. \nBioBlitzes are family friendly and offer opportunities for the public to have hands-on experiences and interactions with scientists\, wildlife and the community at large. Anyone interested in Wildlife\, Biology\, Citizen Science\, Biodiversity and getting outside are encouraged to participate. \nFor this Bioblitz we will be working at the Hall Bend Trail which is just past Tellico Dam on Hwy. 444\, around 30 miles south of Knoxville. \nFor the event\, participants should:\nBring food and water for the day (we will be in a place where there are no stores or restaurants).\nDress for being outside and for whatever weather might arise.\nDownload the iNaturalist application on your phone or smart device. This app will be used to document species\, information and locations.\nWear/bring sunscreen.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-tellico-reservoir/
LOCATION:Hall Bend Trail\, Lenoir City\, TN\, 37771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20170418T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T174452Z
UID:1835-1500642000-1500649200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Dragonflies and Damselflies
DESCRIPTION:Will Kuhn from the University of Tennessee will be here to give us a talk about dragonflies and damselflies within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for July’s installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-dragonflies-damselflies/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20170418T174056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T174309Z
UID:1833-1497618000-1497625200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Fungus Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Rachel and Brian from the University of Tennessee will be with us to give a talk titled ‘Fungus Among Us’ for June’s installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-fungus-among-us/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170519T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055949
CREATED:20170418T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T173639Z
UID:1828-1495198800-1495206000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Wildfire Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Charles Kwit will be with us to discuss Wildfire Ecology for our first installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics! \nDr. Kwit is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee in the Department of Forestry\, Wildlife\, and Fisheries and the Department of Ecology and Environmental Biology. His areas of interest inclue climate change\, conservation biology\, introductory botany\, and plant-animal interactions.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-wildfire-ecology/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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