Science at Sugarlands: The Problems and Solutions with our Hemlocks

Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about The Problems and Solutions with our Hemlocks with Jesse Webster from GSMNP — 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 […]

  • Date: August 17, 2018
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Science at Sugarlands: Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies

Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies with Julie Elliott, a lepidopteran specialist. — Science 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 […]

  • Date: September 21, 2018
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Science at Sugarlands: Beetles of the Smokies

Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Beetles of the Smokies with Claire Winfrey from The University of Tennessee. ___ Science 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 […]

  • Date: October 19, 2018
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

BioBlitz @ Marbut Bend Trail

BioBlitz @ Marbut Bend Trail DLiA 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 […]

  • Date: May 4, 2019
  • Timing: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Address: 26790-27208 Buck Island Rd, Elkmont.

Science at Sugarlands: Wildflowers

Wildflowers: Gems of the Smokies Janet Rock, retired Botanist, Great Smoky Mountains NP For more information about this free event and to register, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.

  • Date: May 17, 2019
  • Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Fireflies Event at Norton Creek 2019

Fireflies Event at Norton Creek This is the events page for the 2019 event. >>Click here<< for the 2020 event. Join 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 […]

  • Date: June 7, 2019
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Address: , .

BioBlitz @ Douglas Dam

BioBlitz @ Douglas Dam DLiA 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 […]

  • Date: June 15, 2019
  • Timing: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: , Sevierville.

Science at Sugarlands: Restoring fish

Restoring fish to the Smokies’ most diverse stream Pat Rakes, Co-founder & Director, Conservation Fisheries For more information about this free event and to register, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.

  • Date: June 21, 2019
  • Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Science at Sugarlands: NEON Observatory

The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and its work in the Smokies WP “Bill Martin, Field Operations Manager, NEON-Battelle Ecology For more information about this free event and to register, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.

  • Date: July 19, 2019
  • Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Science at Sugarlands: Appalachian Balds

Appalachian Balds: ecological enigma & conservation dilemma Jesse Webster, Forester, Great Smoky Mountains NP For more information about this free event and to register, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.

  • Date: August 16, 2019
  • Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.