Science at Sugarlands: Elk
Elk are native to the eastern US but were lost in the region due to overhunting. They were reintroduced into the park in 2002 and since then, their numbers have continued to climb. Learn about these incredible animals from Joseph Yarkovich, who studies them in the Smokies.
- Date: September 17, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Herbarium
The park’s herbarium houses thousands of plant specimens and other flora from around the park, from common trees to rare and endangered plants. Janie has been volunteering in the herbarium for decades now and she’ll tell you all about it!
- Date: October 15, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Beetles
Beetles of the Smokies Victoria Bayless, Curator, Louisiana State Arthropod Museum Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains over 2,600 known beetle species. Victoria Bayless had a hand in discovering many of them through her work with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). Learn about the incredible diversity of beetles in […]
- Date: May 20, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Safe Passage
Safe Passage: helping wildlife cross the I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Jeff Hunter, National Parks Conservation Association Safe Passage is a coalition of folks working to create safe crossings for wildlife to cross Interstate 40 and other roadways in the Smokies area. It’s also the subject of a book from Great […]
- Date: June 17, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Nematodes
The fascinating world of nematodes Tom Powers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Largely unseen, nematodes–also called round worms–are tiny creatures and they’re everywhere! Some help recycle nutrients in the soil and water, some are predators, and others are parasites of animals, plants and other living things. Together, they serve many important roles […]
- Date: August 19, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: 72 years of public education in the Smokies Joey Shaw, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual event that draws in thousands of nature enthusiasts (“pilgrims”) to the area to attend expert-guided nature walks, hikes, and informational sessions celebrating the beauty […]
- Date: September 16, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
October 15th at 1pmSmokies 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 […]
- Date: October 15, 2022
- Timing: 1:00am - 2:00pm
- Address: 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310, Pigeon Forge.
Science at Sugarlands: Monarchs
Tremont’s monarch monitoring program in Cades Cove Erin Canter, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Erin Canter, manager of science literacy and research at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, will talk about Tremont’s community science program to tag and monitor monarch butterflies as they develop and migrate through the […]
- Date: October 21, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
Saturday, 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 […]
- Date: November 19, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Address: 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310, Pigeon Forge.
Community Science Class Series: Birding
Join Discover Life in America to learn birdwatching basics. We’ll cover tips on sight and sound ID, using binoculars and how you can contribute valuable community science data with bird observations on the free iNaturalist app! Take a walk in the green space near the REI Co-op to see what […]
- Date: October 5, 2023
- Timing: 6:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310, Pigeon Forge.