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
  • Address: , .

Great Smokies Eco-Adventure

Experience the Smokies like never before! Spend your days exploring the wilds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and your nights glamorously camping off the grid. DLiA is partnering with A Walk in the Woods to bring you this exclusive 3-day, 2-night adventure that will include guided hikes and nature […]

  • Date: August 29, 2021
  • Timing: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Address: , .

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.

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
  • Address: , .

Conservation on Tap

Save the Little River! Conservation on Tap Wednesday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Albright Grove Brewing Company, Knoxville FREE! Dr. Andrew Gunnoe, associate professor of sociology at Maryville College and president of the of the Little River Watershed Association, will be speaking about the LRWA’s mission to protect, preserve, and enhance […]

  • Date: July 12, 2023
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.

Conservation on Tap

Conservation on Tap: Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWednesday, August 9th at 7pm at Albright Grove Brewing Co. in Knoxville, TN Ranger and Management Analyst Kendra Straub will brief us on Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s new parking pass system and what revenue it is generating. She’ll also fill us in […]

  • Date: August 9, 2023
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.

Conservation on Tap

Conservation on Tap Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. Albright Grove Brewing Company, Knoxville FREE! If you’ve wondered what actually happens when Congress fails to pass a budget and America’s most popular national park must potentially close, check out this first-of-a-kind panel discussion on the catastrophic impacts to the park, park […]

  • Date: November 8, 2023
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.

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: , .

Conservation on Tap

Join Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson Emily Davis for a summer update on what’s happening in the park. Emily will cover topics like the new parking fees, bear population, staffing, trail projects, and much more! Conservation on Tap is a monthly series hosted by Albright Grove Brewing Co. to […]

  • Date: June 12, 2024
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.