Fireflies Event at Norton Creek 2021
Join DLiA for our annual firefly-centered fundraising event at Norton Creek. Witness the magic of the Smokies fireflies from a beautiful private setting. This is an evening you won’t forget! All proceeds help Discover Life in America carry out its mission to understand and conserve biodiversity in the Smokies. NOTE: […]
- Date: June 3, 2021
- Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Bioblitz @ Cave Mountain Trail
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 the Cave Mountain Small Wild Area on the south side of Guntersville Dam for a bioblitz of the Cave Mountain Trail.
- Date: July 17, 2021
- Timing: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Bioblitz @ East Lakeshore Trail
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 for a bioblitz of the East Lakeshore Trail on Tellico Lake.
- Date: July 31, 2021
- Timing: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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BioBlitz @ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
BioBlitz @ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Join DLiA, the USFWS and the Tennessee Valley Authority for this free, family-friendly event where you can be a citizen scientist and learn about the natural wonders found at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge near Springville, TN! REGISTER HERE What will we do? A […]
- Date: September 11, 2021
- Timing: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Address: 1371 Wildlife Drive, Springville.
Salamander Ball 2021
Join us at the Parkway Drive-In Theatre in Maryville for our annual spectacular salamander selebration: the Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball on Wheels!
- Date: October 23, 2021
- Timing: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Address: 2909 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville.
Salamander Ball on Wheels 2022
Come one, come all, to the Salamander Ball! Our third annual “Salamander Ball on Wheels” is an appreciation event to thank our volunteers, sponsors and supporters, past and present. Save the date October 7th for an evening of family-friendly fun and our featured movie, The Lorax at the Parkway Drive-in Movie Theater in Maryville, TN! […]
- Date: October 7, 2022
- Timing: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Address: 2909 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville.
25th Anniversary Celebration
DLiA will kick off a year of celebration with free, family-friendly events on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. The organization’s past and present supporters are invited to an open house from 10am to 2pm to celebrate at the Twin Creeks Pavilion in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There will be […]
- Date: April 22, 2023
- Timing: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Fireflies at Norton Creek 2023
Watch the Smokies’ magical fireflies in style! Our annual firefly event is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. From the comfort of a luxurious private reserve, enjoy food and drink surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery, and witness an incredible display of synchronous and blue ghost fireflies (and other glowing critters) guided by […]
- Date: June 8, 2023
- Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Moss and Bryophyte ‘Blitz
Meet at Sugarlands Visitor Center Join us to learn about and survey moss and bryophytes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This is a community science event that is open to all ages and skill levels. Volunteers will help DLiA staff to record moss and other non-vascular plants using the […]
- Date: April 16, 2024
- Timing: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Great Smokies Eco-Adventure: April 21-23
Mark your calendar for an immersive Smokies experience like none other! Spend your days exploring the wilds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and your nights glamorously camping off the grid. DLiA and partner A Walk in the Woods bring you an exclusive 3-day, 2-night adventure, with expert-led nature hikes, […]
- Date: April 21, 2024
- Timing: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address: , .