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SUMMARY:Black Lighting for "Bugs"
DESCRIPTION:Black Lighting for “Bugs”…and other nocturnal insects! \n\n\n\nWhen? July 18 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. \n\n\n\nWhere? Bradley Fork Trailhead at Smokemont Campground \n\n\n\nDescription: Join us to help document nocturnal life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area! We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area! \n\n\n\nWhy use black lights? \n\n\n\nMany insects can see ultraviolet light\, which has shorter wavelengths than light visible to the human eye. For this reason\, a black light will attract different insects than a regular incandescent light.  \n\n\n\nWe will be using the  iNaturalist app\, to take photos and share to the community science platform. No prior experience necessary! \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer with DLiA \n\n\n\nVolunteers have contributed significantly to the success of the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) since we began\, through field work\, education and outreach\, and financial support. DLiA could not continue to function without the help of our dedicated volunteers and supporters. Thank you!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/black-lighting-for-bugs/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Kid Friendly,Volunteer,Volunteer 2025
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SUMMARY:Little Cedar Mountain BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION: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 Little Cedar Mountain in Jasper\, TN. \n\n\n\nTwo chances to ‘blitz!\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 16\, 7pm to 10pm Central: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark\, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 17\, 8am to 11am Central: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhere? \n\n\n\nTVA’s Little Cedar Mountain Trail in Jasper\, TN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz? \n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants\, and other organisms as we can find in a specific area. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. We will be walking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and other living organisms. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. We’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups point out interesting facts about the organisms we see\, and teach you how to use the iNaturalist app. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the project on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the Loyston Point trails and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/little-cedar-mtn-1/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Fun,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T120000
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SUMMARY:Cherokee Dam BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION: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 Cherokee Dam Park-Picnic Area in Jefferson City! \n\n\n\nTwo chances to ‘blitz!\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 28th from 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark\, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 29th from 8am to 12pm: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nWhere? \n\n\n\nCherokee Dam Park-Picnic area  \n\n\n\n1015 Tva Pkwy\, Jefferson City\, TN 37760 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz? \n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants\, and other organisms as we can find in a specific area. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. We will be walking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and other living organisms. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. We’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups point out interesting facts about the organisms we see\, and teach you how to use the iNaturalist app. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the project on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the Loyston Point trails and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree
URL:https://dlia.org/event/cherokee-dam-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Kid Friendly,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
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SUMMARY:Cane Creek Canyon BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Land Trust of North Alabama will host a Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve BioBlitz conducted by Discover Life in America (DLiA)\, a nonprofit organization out of Tennessee that specializes in biodiversity inventory and conservation\, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.  \n\n\n\nA BioBlitz is a citizen science event where participants learn about the plants and animals in a specific place as they look for and document them for research purposes\, and we’d like to invite you to be a part of ours!  This event is for both newbies and experts as well as amateurs and professionals in the various fields of natural science. \n\n\n\nParticipants will move through the southern part of the preserve using the iNaturalist app to document observed flora and fauna. There will also be short presentations on a variety of natural science topics conducted by DLiA as well as the Land Trust\, Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve regulars\, and possibly students and faculty from University of North Alabama. These same people will serve as subject matter experts as participants document their findings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve – 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, AL 35674 \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear/Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather. This is a rain or shine event\, though thunderstorms will cause cancelation. Set up your iNaturalist account in advance. Please note\, there is limited (or no) cell service at the preserve. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please register to join the bioblitz. You can sign up to attend one or both days. Please register for each day you plan to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 13 from 6-10:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSign-up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 14 from 8 AM – 12 PM \n\n\n\n\nSign-up
URL:https://dlia.org/event/cane-creek-canyon-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve\, 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Trust of North Alabama":MAILTO:questions@landtrustnal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20220315T180213Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Tremont’s monarch monitoring program in Cades Cove\n\n\n\nErin Canter\, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont\n\n\n\nErin 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 Smokies. \n\n\n\nVisit our main Science at Sugarlands page to for more information\, registration for this free virtual talk\, and recordings of past Science at Sugarlands presentations. \n\n\n\n// Cover photo: monarch butterfly on Queen Anne’s lace by Will Kuhn
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-monarchs/
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20220315T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T181410Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: 72 years of public education in the Smokies\n\n\n\nJoey Shaw\, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\n\n\n\nThe 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 of the Great Smoky Mountains. Joey Shaw\, who tirelessly organizes the event every year\, will talk about the past\, present and future of the 72-year-old pilgrimage. \n\n\n\nVisit our main Science at Sugarlands page to for more information\, registration for this free virtual talk\, and recordings of past Science at Sugarlands presentations. \n\n\n\n// Cover photo: trout lily and spring beauty by Will Kuhn
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-spring-wildflower-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T150000
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Nematodes
DESCRIPTION:The fascinating world of nematodes\n\n\n\nTom Powers\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\n\n\n\nLargely 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 in keeping our ecosystem functioning. Tom Powers will talk about his work studying these cryptic\, fascinating creatures in the Smokies. \n\n\n\nVisit our main Science at Sugarlands page to for more information\, registration for this free virtual talk\, and recordings of past Science at Sugarlands presentations. \n\n\n\n// Cover photo: A nematode under the microscope. Photo by DLiA
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-nematodes/
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T150000
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Safe Passage
DESCRIPTION:Safe Passage: helping wildlife cross the I-40 Pigeon River Gorge\n\n\n\nJeff Hunter\, National Parks Conservation Association\n\n\n\nSafe 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 Smoky Mountains Association\, called ‘A Search for Safe Passage‘. Learn about this project\, how it started\, and how it’s going from Jeff Hunter\, project manager at NPCA and Safe Passage Facilitator. \n\n\n\nVisit our main Science at Sugarlands page to for more information\, registration for this free virtual talk\, and recordings of past Science at Sugarlands presentations. \n\n\n\n// A Search for Safe Passage book cover image borrowed from smokiessafepassage.org
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-safe-passage/
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20220315T151109Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Beetles
DESCRIPTION:Beetles of the Smokies\n\n\n\nVictoria Bayless\, Curator\, Louisiana State Arthropod Museum \n\n\n\nGreat 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 the Smokies and why they’re so important and awesome! \n\n\n\nVisit our main Science at Sugarlands page to for more information\, registration for this free virtual talk\, and recordings of past Science at Sugarlands presentations.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-beetles/
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20210421T173721Z
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SUMMARY:Salamander Ball 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Parkway Drive-In Theatre in Maryville for our annual salamander bash\, featuring live music\, screening of freshwater nature films\, silent auction of adventure packages\, and more! All proceeds from this fundraising event will support Discover Life in America and its work to conserve the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. \n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncing Double Feature: \n\n\n\nAttack of the Killer Tomatoes \n\n\n\nJust in time for Halloween\, we’ll screen the 1978 parody film about tomatoes becoming sentient and revolting against humanity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing beautiful films from Freshwaters Illustrated on the big screen!\n\n\n\nRiverWebs\n\n\n\nRiverWebs is an award-winning documentary about the interconnectedness between freshwater habitats and the forests that surround them. In Freshwaters Illustrated‘s gorgeous style\, it features incredible underwater footage of the fish\, amphibians\, insects and other creatures that inhabit river systems woven together by the story of the scientists that explore these fascinating worlds. (56 minutes) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Dragons\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Dragons is the story of Appalachia’s hellbender salamanders. Get an up-close look at these giant\, bizarre looking Southern Appalachian natives. (10 minutes) \n\n\n\nImage credit: Freshwaters Illustrated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusical guest\, Bill Mize\n\n\n\n\n“Guitars pine for the fingers of Bill Mize\, who makes them weep\, sing and rollaround like a cat at his feet. Thumpin’ good acoustic majesty.” – WDVX Knoxville \n\n\n\nBill is a past winner of the Winfield National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition\, and received a GRAMMY Award for his collaboration with musician and storyteller David Holt on the recording Stellaluna. Popular acoustic guitar compilations “The Windham Hill Guitar Sampler and “Masters of the Acoustic Guitar” by Narada Records include his music. In 2009\, Bill’s music appeared in the Ken Burns documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” and will again be heard in the upcoming Ken Burns documentary ”Country Music.” Joining Bill on a few tunes will be Beth Bramhall on accordion adding her sublime stylings to Bill’s music. Find out more at billmize.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial reading of The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball by author Lisa Horstman\n\n\n\n\nOur beloved annual fundraiser gets it name from this delightful tale. In The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball\, written and illustrated by Lisa Horstman\, we meet Sara\, a young girl who is on vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wandering from her tent late one summer night\, Sara discovers an invitation she can’t resist\, inviting her to the Salamander Ball! This book can be purchased here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdventure Auction\n\n\n\n\nThe auction is now live! Bid on exciting adventure packages online or the night of the event!  \n\n\n\nTake a guided nature hike from knowledgeable locals\, see the synchronous fireflies at DLiA’s Fireflies Event at Norton Creek and spend the night at the luxurious venue\, and much more. All auction proceeds will help us better study the biodiversity of the Smokies.  \n\n\n\n\nBID NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHalloween Car-stume Contest\n\n\n\n\nTake a ride on the wild side at the Salamander Ball on Wheels! With Halloween right around the corner\, let your creativity shine and give your car a makeover with our Halloween Car-stume contest. The top best dressed cars will receive some great prizes. Categories include spookiest\, funniest and most unique.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$50 per carload of peoplelocal beer provided with ticket purchaseconcession stand will be open with food items available for additional purchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/salamander-ball-2021/
LOCATION:Parkway Drive-in Theatre\, Maryville\, TN\, 2909 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Maryville\, Tennessee\, 37804
CATEGORIES:Fun,Fundraiser,Kid Friendly
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T153455Z
UID:3463-1631347200-1631361600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:BioBlitz @ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:BioBlitz @ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge\n\n\n\nJoin 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we do?\n\n\n\nA BioBlitz is an effort to document all the plants\, animals\, and other lifeforms that live in a place. DLiA partners with TVA to conduct a series of fun and educational BioBlitzes that help us better understand all the biodiversity on public lands. \n\n\n\nThe goal of this event is to catalog as many species (plants\, insects\, birds\, fungi\, everything) as we can around the Visitor Center and Britton Ford Trail area of TNWR. When we find a new organism\, we’ll document it by taking a photo (or recording a sound) with our smartphones and posting it to iNaturalist\, a cool community science app. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have experts on-hand to lead participants and to talk about the biology of the organisms that we encounter. This is a fun and easy way to help gather real scientific data and to learn about all the cool creatures that live all around us! \n\n\n\nCan’t make it to the event? We still need you help! You can contribute before and after the BioBlitz by making observations around the TNWR project area (or any of our other BioBlitz sites) in iNaturalist. Your observations will automatically be added to our iNaturalist project\, helping us learn more about what species occur at this site\, where they occur\, and when they are active. It’s that easy! Thanks in advance! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist accountBring a mask – participants will be required to wear masks at all timesBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water to refill your water bottle)Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nTiming: Saturday\, September 11\, 2021 from 8:00 AM to noon CT \n\n\n\nNOTE: This event was rescheduled twice due to COVID\, but we are hopeful that the September date will be a go. Previous dates were May 16\, 2020 and May 22\, 2021. \n\n\n\nLocation: We’ll focus our efforts around the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center and the nearby Britton Ford Hiking Trail (east on Wildlife Dr)\, both within TNWR’s Big Sandy Unit. \n\n\n\nWHERE TO MEET: Meet in the parking lot of the TNWR Headquarters and Visitor Center\, located at 1371 Wildlife Drive\, Springville\, TN. \n\n\n\nMeeting location (Google Maps)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther things to know: \n\n\n\nWe’ll have extra masks if you need one but please bring your own if possiblePorta-potties will be provided on siteThere will be some walking on paved and trail surfaces\n\n\n\nRegistration: This is a free event\, but we do ask that you register using the button above. \n\n\n\nRequirements: No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome to participate! Please download the iNaturalist app to your smart device beforehand and follow the prompts to create an iNaturalist account (App Store \, Google Play ). \n\n\n\nHave questions? Ask Todd: todd@dlia.org or (865) 430-4757 \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nMap link to meeting location: https://goo.gl/maps/AzD4DwEjMYTw3YXy7iNaturalist project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bioblitz-tn-natl-wildlife-refuge-dlia-tvaList of all our previous BioBlitzes:  https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/dlia-bioblitzes-with-tva Visit the Smokies? Contribute to our iNaturalist project there:  https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/discover-life-in-america-atbi Learn about our iScience schoolyard biodiversity program (grades 5-8): https://dlia.org/iscience
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-tnwr/
LOCATION:TNWR Headquarters and Visitor Center\, 1371 Wildlife Drive\, Springville\, Tennessee\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20210316T165245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T195142Z
UID:4642-1627718400-1627732800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz @ East Lakeshore Trail
DESCRIPTION:Bioblitz @ East Lakeshore Trail \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree\, 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 East Lakeshore Trail on Tellico Lake in Tennessee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz?\n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help us find as many kinds of animals\, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking a couple of sections of the East Lakeshore Trail\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have several experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the East Lakeshore Trail iNaturalist project\, which will be up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit any part of the 28.8-mile East Lakeshore Trail and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nFREE REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist accountBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere and when to meet?\n\n\n\nMeet in the Mizell Trailhead and Parking Area at 8 AM on Saturday\, July 31.  \n\n\n\nThe East Lakeshore Trail extends 28.8 miles and is divided into several sections. We’ll focus on the Canal and Baker Hollow Branches of the East Lakeshore Trail\, which span 4.5 miles total. We’ll take our time looking for fun flora and fauna and may not cover that full distance. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to meeting spot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful links\n\n\n\nEast Lakeshore iNaturalist projectTVA’s East Lakeshore Trail information pageList of all our bioblitzes with TVATVA RecreationVisit the Smokies? Contribute to our iNaturalist project thereLearn about our iScience schoolyard biodiversity program (grades 5-8)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave questions?\n\n\n\nAsk Will: will@dlia.org
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-east-lakeshore-trail/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20210316T164615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T143558Z
UID:4640-1626508800-1626523200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz @ Cave Mountain Trail
DESCRIPTION:Bioblitz @ Cave Mountain Trail \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree\, 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz?\n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help us find as many kinds of animals\, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the Cave Mountain Trail (a moderate 1.5 mile loop)\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have several experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the Cave Mountain iNaturalist project\, which will be up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the site later and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nFREE REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist accountBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere and when to meet?\n\n\n\nMeet in the gravel parking area for Cave Mountain Small Wild Area\, located on the north side of Snow Point Road/HWY 50 at 8 AM on Saturday\, July 17. Cave Mountain SWA is on the south side of the Guntersville Dam near Guntersville\, Alabama. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to meeting spot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful links\n\n\n\nCave Mountain iNaturalist projectCave Mountain Trail map (PDF)List of all our bioblitzes with TVATVA RecreationVisit the Smokies? Contribute to our iNaturalist project thereLearn about our iScience schoolyard biodiversity program (grades 5-8)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave questions?\n\n\n\nAsk Will: will@dlia.org
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-cave-mountain-trail/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20210601T203630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T142458Z
UID:4638-1624698000-1624809600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz at Abrams Creek
DESCRIPTION:Bioblitz at Abrams Creek \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp DLiA sample pollinators and other insects in an under-sampled region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This event is free\, but spaces are limited. No previous experience needed\, although expertise is welcome! \n\n\n\nSorry\, registration is now closed for this event\, but check out our other bioblitzes coming up soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurpose\n\n\n\nWe are planning a bioblitz to inventory life in a relatively under-sampled part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We plan to sample for pollinators and other insects using various trapping and collecting techniques. We will also catalog other life we encounter by photographing organisms and posting them to iNaturalist\, so they can be identified and viewed publicly. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory\, an ongoing effort managed by DLiA to catalog every species living in the Smokies. Results for this bioblitz will be reported to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and will help the park better understand and protect the rich natural resources of the Smokies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, we will spend the day collecting insects using various trapping methods and also hand-collecting insects around the Abrams Creek area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We will also document other organisms\, such as plants\, lichens\, birds\, and mammals using iNaturalist. This will be a full day of sampling and may involve hiking up to several miles along marked trails. \n\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, we’ll work together at Abram Creek Ranger Station to process the samples that we collected on Saturday. This will include pinning\, labeling and roughly sorting insects. It will be a great opportunity to learn how to curate and identify insects and it’ll be fun to see what we caught on Saturday! \n\n\n\nThings to know\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participateNo prior experience is needed and children 10 and older are welcome to participatePrior experience is welcome though\, particularly experience in collecting and identifying insects or other organismsLunch will be provided to all registered participants on Saturday and SundayWe are not able to provide overnight accommodations for participants\, however\, we strongly encourage you to attend both Saturday and Sunday’s activitiesWe will be conducting research under an NPS research permit and all participants MUST adhere to the rules and regulations therein\, mainly that collecting specimens must be limited to the scope of this project and done under the supervision of bioblitz leadershipThere is no cell coverage at Abrams Creek\, so please plan accordinglyMore information including specifics about meeting time and place will be emailed to participants closer to the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist accountPractice making a few observations of plants\, insects\, and other organisms around you using iNaturalistBring water and some snacks (lunch will be provided)Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave questions?\n\n\n\nAsk Will: will@dlia.org \n\n\n\nFunding\n\n\n\nThis event is funded by a generous grant from the Tallassee Fund (grant number #65683).
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-at-abrams-creek/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20210519T211121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T210057Z
UID:4691-1622577600-1622579400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Fireflies Event 2021
DESCRIPTION:See blue ghosts and other fireflies of the Smokies during our second annual Virtual Fireflies Event! Award-winning firefly photographer and videographer Radim Schreiber will showcase never-before-seen footage of these magnificent creatures and DLiA science director Will Kuhn will talk about what makes fireflies so special. The video is free to view but we suggest making a $5 donation to help DLiA continue its research\, education and conservation work in the Smokies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTune in June 1st at 8 pm ET!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll photos are copyright Radim Schreiber (fireflyexperience.org) and may not be used without express permission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA virtual firefly extravaganza\n\n\n\nRadim Schreiber (fireflyexperience.org)Dr. Will Kuhn\, DLiA\n\n\n\nJoin entomologist Will Kuhn and firefly photographer and videographer Radim Schreiber as we witness the magic of the blue ghost firefly. What are they and what makes them special? How can you view and photograph them? Are there other kinds of fireflies in the Smokies? How can you help fireflies in your own backyard? Find out! \n\n\n\nThe presentation will showcase recordings of blue ghost fireflies recently captured by Radim Schreiber. Schreiber has won over a dozen film and photography awards for his gorgeous work capturing the displays of fireflies from around the world. He has also published Firefly Experience\, a book of his photographs\, and sells prints of his work from his website\, fireflyexperience.org. \n\n\n\nLast year’s inaugural Virtual Fireflies Event video has been viewed more than 157\,000 times on YouTube! It was great\, but this year’s will be even better! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested donation: $5\n\n\n\nWe offer this presentation free of charge to anyone who loves fireflies. If you can\, please consider making a donation to Discover Life in America. Your generous gift will help us continue our work to discover\, understand and conserve biological diversity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and beyond. \n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to view\n\n\n\nThe video will premiere on YouTube June 1st at 8 pm ET at >>this YouTube link<<. While you wait\, check out last year’s firefly video. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of new content about life in the Smokies! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nQ. Is this a live event? \n\n\n\nA. No. This event marks the world premiere of a beautiful video created by award-winning firefly photographer and videographer Radim Schreiber (fireflyexperience.org). It does include never-before-seen footage of blue ghost fireflies\, which was recently recorded in the Smokies. Also\, DLiA Science Director Dr. Will Kuhn and Radim Schreiber will be on hand to answer your questions live in the comments. \n\n\n\nQ. Can I still join your in-person firefly event? \n\n\n\nA. Unfortunately\, no. We have long since sold out tickets for our 2021 Fireflies Event at Norton Creek. You can sign up for the waiting list\, but it’s rather long and your chances are pretty slim at this point. You should totally check out our 2022 in-person event though! Tickets go on sale January 2\, 2022. We will posts the dates for that event in mid-June. Thanks for your interest! \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nThanks to the following generous sponsors for supporting the 2021 Virtual Fireflies Event and Fireflies Event at Norton Creek! \n\n\n[slideshow_deploy id=’4599′]
URL:https://dlia.org/event/virtual-fireflies-2021/
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T235900
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20191025T145348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T162226Z
UID:3464-1602324000-1605052740@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Virtual BioBlitz @ Johnson Ridge Trail
DESCRIPTION:Virtual BioBlitz @ Johnson Ridge Trail\n\n\n\nJoin DLiA and the Tennessee Valley Authority for a free\, family-friendly virtual event where you can be a citizen scientist and learn about the natural wonders found at TVA’s wild lands! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is it?\n\n\n\nIt’s a bioblitz on TVA’s trails\, but virtual! \n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz? It’s an effort to find and document as many species as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a citizen scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the animals\, plants and other organisms that live around you! \n\n\n\nWhere is this taking place? This is a virtual event that you can do at your own pace. Watch the video below then visit Johnson Ridge Trail near Bean Station\, TN or any of the other 10 qualifying TVA trails in East Tennessee and Northern Alabama to complete a scavenger hunt and receive a fun thank you gift! \n\n\n\nHere’s how to participate:\n\n\n\n(1) WATCH THE VIDEO\n\n\n\nWe’ll launch the event via YouTube on Saturday\, October 10th at 10 am EDT. Watch our video introduction to Johnson Ridge Trail and see some of the neat flora and fauna that live there. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(2) VISIT ANY QUALIFYING TVA TRAIL\n\n\n\nFrom October 10 to November 10\, 2020\, we challenge you to visit beautiful Johnson Ridge Trail near Bean Station\, TN or any of the other TVA trails listed below. There are 11 TVA trails to choose from: 9 in east Tennessee and 2 in northern Alabama. Which one is closest to you? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	TrailLocationStateDirectionsTrail mapiNat project\n\n\n\n\n	Johnson Ridge TrailCherokee LakeTennessee\n\n\n	Hall Bend TrailTellico DamTennessee\n\n\n	Little Cedar Mountain TrailNickajack LakeTennessee\n\n\n	Marbut Bend TrailWheeler LakeAlabama\n\n\n	Melton Hill Dam TrailMelton Hill DamTennessee\n\n\n	Muscle Shoals Reservation TrailsWilson DamAlabama\n\n\n	Osceola Island TrailSouth Fork Holston RiverTennessee\n\n\n	Songbird TrailNorris DamTennessee\n\n\n	Trotter Bluff TrailDouglas DamTennessee\n\n\n	Whites Creek TrailWatts Bar LakeTennessee\n\n\n	Worthington Cemetery TrailMelton Hill LakeTennessee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(3) COMPLETE THE SCAVENGER HUNT\n\n\n\nLook for these plants\, animals\, and other groups of organisms\, snap photos of them with your mobile device and post your observations to the free iNaturalist app. \n\n\n\nThe scavenger hunt challenge: Make iNaturalist observations of organisms that you find along your TVA trail of choice. The challenge is to observe a variety of organisms: find representatives from at least 10 of these categories: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrintable version of this checklist with instructions: PDF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(4) WE SEND YOU A THANK YOU GIFT!\n\n\n\n\nFill out this short form when you complete the scavenger hunt and we’ll send you a TVA BioBlitz-themed neck buff as a thank you gift! \n\n\n\n\nForm for thank you gift\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout iNaturalist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is it?\n\n\n\niNaturalist is a really useful\, free tool for taking photos of lifeforms (animals\, plants\, fungi\, etc.)\, identifying them\, and making species observations. These observations help us learn about the world’s biodiversity. \n\n\n\nGetting started with iNaturalist\n\n\n\nDownload the free iNaturalist app to your Apple or Android smartphone. You can also visit iNaturalist.org from your web browser. Follow the prompts in the app to create a new iNaturalist account.Find a cool bug\, plant\, or other organism. Open the app and tap OBSERVE or the (+) sign to take a photo of your organism (or choose an existing photo from your camera roll).Tap WHAT DID YOU SEE? to identify your organism.Make sure your location and date are recorded.Tap SUBMIT or the check-mark icon to submit your observation to iNaturalist.Repeat! See how many different organisms you can observe around you!\n\n\n\nFor more tips and tricks for using iNaturalist\, check out their getting started page: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat have people spotted at Johnson Ridge Trail\, so far?\n\n\n\nPeople like you have observed more than 130 species of plants\, insects\, spiders\, fungi\, and other kinds of organisms at Johnson Ridge Trail so far\, but there’s plenty more to find! You can help us expand this list by adding your own observations in iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the full Johnson Ridge Trail project page on iNaturalist to see more. \n\n\n\nWhat’s been found at another TVA trail? Visit this iNaturalist umbrella project to find out! \n\n\n\nFeatured species\n\n\n\n[coming soon!]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nMap link to Johnson Ridge Trail parking areaiNaturalist project at Johnson Ridge TrailList of all our BioBlitzes with TVATVA RecreationVisit the Smokies? Contribute to our iNaturalist project thereLearn about our iScience schoolyard biodiversity program (grades 5-8)\n\n\n\nHave questions?\n\n\n\nAsk Will: will@dlia.org
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-johnson-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T235900
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20191025T145437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T121029Z
UID:3465-1598090400-1600819140@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Virtual BioBlitz @ Osceola Island
DESCRIPTION:Virtual BioBlitz @ Osceola Island\n\n\n\nJoin DLiA and the Tennessee Valley Authority for this free\, family-friendly virtual event where you can be a citizen scientist and learn about the natural wonders found at TVA’s wild lands!  \n\n\n\nUPDATE: This event has officially ended BUT you should totally check out Osceola Island\, anyway! It’s beautiful and full of neat biodiversity. You can still help us to catalog the animals and plants there by posting observations of the organisms you encounter to our iNaturalist project for the site. Happy hunting! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is this event?\n\n\n\nIt’s a bioblitz on TVA’s wild lands\, but virtual! \n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz? It’s an effort to find and document as many species as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a citizen scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the animals\, plants and other organisms that live around you! \n\n\n\nHere’s how to participate:\n\n\n\n(1) WATCH THE VIDEO\n\n\n\nWe’ll launch the event via YouTube on Saturday\, August 22nd at 10 am EDT. Watch our video introduction to Osceola Island and see some of the neat flora and fauna that live there. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(2) VISIT OSCEOLA ISLAND\n\n\n\nFor the next 30 days (from August 22nd to September 22nd)\, we challenge you to visit beautiful Osceola Island. This beautiful site is located just below South Holston Dam\, south of Bristol\, TN in Sullivan County. The focus of our scavenger hunt (below) will be the Osceola Island Trail\, a 1.8-mile loop\, accessible via a footbridge. Park at the Osceola Island Day Use Area. \n\n\n\n\nOsceola Island parking (Google Maps)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(3) COMPLETE THE SCAVENGER HUNT\n\n\n\nAt Osceola Island\, look for these plants\, animals\, and other groups of organisms and post your observations of them to the free mobile app\, iNaturalist.  \n\n\n\nThe scavenger hunt challenge: Make iNaturalist observations of organisms that you find at Osceola Island. The challenge is to observe a variety of species: find representatives from at least 10 of these categories. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrintable version of this checklist with instructions: PDF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(4) WE SEND YOU A THANK YOU GIFT!\n\n\n\n\nFill out this short form when you complete the scavenger hunt and we’ll send you a TVA BioBlitz-themed neck buff as a thank you gift! \n\n\n\n\nForm for thank you gift (Google Forms)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout iNaturalist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is it?\n\n\n\niNaturalist is a really useful\, free tool for taking photos of lifeforms (animals\, plants\, fungi\, etc.)\, identifying them\, and making species observations. These observations help us learn about the world’s biodiversity. \n\n\n\nGetting started with iNaturalist\n\n\n\nDownload the free iNaturalist app to your Apple or Android smartphone. You can also visit iNaturalist.org from your web browser. Follow the prompts in the app to create a new iNaturalist account.Find a cool bug\, plant\, or other organism. Open the app and tap OBSERVE or the (+) sign to take a photo of your organism (or choose an existing photo from your camera roll).Tap WHAT DID YOU SEE? to identify your organism.Make sure your location and date are recorded.Tap SUBMIT or the check-mark icon to submit your observation to iNaturalist.Repeat! See how many different organisms you can observe around you!\n\n\n\nFor more tips and tricks for using iNaturalist\, check out their getting started page: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat life have we found at Osceola Island?\n\n\n\nHere are the Osceola Island species that have been documented on iNaturalist so far\, but there are many more waiting to be found! You can help us expand this list by adding your own observations! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the full Osceola Island project page on iNaturalist to see more. \n\n\n\nFeatured in YouTube video\n\n\n\nShrubby St. John’s Wort (Hypericum prolificum) – This small\, perennial shrub is native to eastern North America. It has beautiful yellow-petaled flowers with sprays of stamens\, giving them a puffy\, rounded appearance. This easy-going native makes a great yard plant: it is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and moisture levels.  More infoGreat Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) – The largest heron in North America\, this common\, majestic bird is often found around freshwater and coastal habitats. It feeds primarily on fish\, but will also munch on amphibians\, small reptiles\, insects\, and small mammals. More infoWild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) – This small pale-purple wildflower is great for attracting butterflies\, bees and other pollinating insects. In fact\, its genus (Monarda) is fittingly called the beebalms. It is a member of the mint family and as such\, it’s leaves have a delightfully minty smell! Blooming in mid- to late summer\, it can be found in open glades and along trails and roadways. More infoLichens (many species) – Lichens are fungi that form a symbiotic relationship with certain algae and bacteria. Each side in this mutually beneficial relationship gets something: the algae and bacteria make food from light (photosynthesis) and share that with the fungi\, and the fungi provides a substrate and protection for its food-making partner. Lichens are everywhere–especially on trees and covering rocks–but they often go unnoticed. Check out this video about lichens from our iScience program.Witch’s Hat (Hygrocybe conica) – This beautiful red-orange mushroom bruises black when poked and prodded. We found many of these at Osceola Island in early August\, which is not surprising as this species can be gregarious (forming large clusters). More infoWhite-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) – This medium-large mammal needs no introduction: the white-tailed deer is common throughout North America\, particularly in the Eastern US. It feeds on a wide variety of plant life and is a surprisingly good swimmer. More infoChristmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) – This common fern is so named for its evergreen fronds that shine elegantly green among a sea of brown vegetation at Christmas time. It is one of a number of fern species found at Osceola Island. More infoBlack Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus) – It is typical for this large snake to reach 6 feet in length. They are excellent climbers and are happy to seek out shelter in tree cavities. Their wide-ranging diet includes rats and other small mammals\, birds\, frogs\, and lizards. More infoMilkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars (Euchaetes egle) – This moth species has a brightly colored caterpillar that is unusually gregarious (social) for most of it’s life as a larva. By forming brightly colored groups\, they warn predators not to eat them\, because like other tussock moth caterpillars they have hollow hairs that can “sting” anyone who grabs them. This species feeds on milkweed\, like monarch butterfly caterpillars\, feeding on several milkweed (Asclepias) and dogbane (Apocynum) species. More info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nMap link to Osceola IslandiNaturalist project at Osceola IslandList of all our BioBlitzes with TVATVA RecreationVisit the Smokies? Contribute to our iNaturalist project thereLearn about our iScience schoolyard biodiversity program (grades 5-8)\n\n\n\nHave questions?\n\n\n\nAsk Will: will@dlia.org
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-osceola-island/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
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:20191004T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20181218T222945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T221350Z
UID:2744-1570206600-1570217400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball
DESCRIPTION:Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball\nHave you ever marveled at the depth\, breadth\, and beauty of wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Then we invite you to our ninth annual Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball\, one of the region’s premier fundraising events. We invite you to dress as your favorite Smokies critter at this family-friendly masquerade and to eat\, drink and be merry. All proceeds help DLiA support research and conservation in our most beloved Park! So come one\, come all\, to the Salamander Ball! \nMusical guest Bill Mize\n“Guitars pine for the fingers of Bill Mize\, who makes them weep\, sing and roll\naround like a cat at his feet. Thumpin’ good acoustic majesty.”– WDVX Knoxville \nThis year we are excited to feature a performance by local musician Bill Mize! Bill is a past winner of the Winfield National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition\, and received a GRAMMY Award for his collaboration with musician and storyteller David Holt on the recording Stellaluna. Popular acoustic guitar compilations “The Windham Hill Guitar Sampler and “Masters of the Acoustic Guitar” by Narada Records include his music. In 2009\, Bill’s music appeared in the Ken Burns documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” and will again be heard in the upcoming Ken Burns documentary ”Country Music.” Joining Bill on a few tunes will be Beth Bramhall on accordion adding her sublime stylings to Bill’s music. Find out more at billmize.com. \nHonoring Jimmy Groton\nJimmy is a Wetland Ecologist and Environmental Scientist at EnSafe. Jimmy’s tireless work in regional conservation is legendary! He has worn many hats over the years in the name of protecting land and species. Much of his work has been through Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning. \nDetails\nGeneral information: \n\nFun for the whole family\nDress in your best masquerade attire (optional) to celebrate your favorite Smokies critter\nFree zoo admission with ticket purchase (details below)\nHors d’oeuvres plus wine and non-alcoholic drinks\nLocal beer provided by Elkmont Exchange\n\nTiming: Friday\, October 4th\, 2019 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM \nLocation: Zoo Knoxville (map)\, under a fabulous tent behind the Kid’s Cove. This is a rain or shine event. \nParking: Free parking is available at the zoo’s upper and lower lots. \nFood and drink: Ticket purchase includes food (vegetarian options included) and drinks (beer by Elkmont Exchange\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages). \nDress code: There is no dress code! Join us in your finest masquerade attire to celebrate our favorite Smokies critter\, or in your favorite hiking attire; just join us! \nSilent auction: The Ball includes an extensive silent auction full of biodiversity-themed items and exciting experiences (guided hikes\, hotels stays\, adventure packages\, etc.). All proceeds help DLiA fulfill its mission! \nKids + science: We’ll have science tables where kids (and adults\, too!) can talk to a scientist and learn about the critters of the Smokies! There will be kids activities at each table\, face painting\, and a scavenger hunt. We’ll also have some animal ambassadors from the zoo to touch and learn about! \nFree zoo admission: Your ticket purchase includes free admission to Zoo Knoxville on Friday October 4th (the day of the event). Note that the zoo closes at 4:00 PM. We recommend that you visit the zoo from 2:00ish to 4:00 PM\, then head over to the Salamander Ball at 4:30 PM. \nTickets and tables:  \n\nTickets: $60 earlybird special or $75 after September 2\nTables (bundle of 10 tickets): $600 earlybird special or $700 after September 2\nKids 12 and under: FREE\nAll proceeds go directly to Discover Life in America\n\nSponsorships: Sponsorships are a great way to show your support for biodiversity conservation work in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Todd at todd@dlia.org or (865) 430-4757. \nHave questions? Contact us at (865) 430-4757 or todd@dlia.org \nThanks to our generous sponsors!\n[slideshow_deploy id=’3304′] \n\n						\n					\n				\n\n					\n						\n							 \nPURCHASE TICKETS\n  \nFeaturing GRAMMY Award winning guitarist Bill Mize \nThis year’s Conservation Hero\, Jimmy Groton
URL:https://dlia.org/event/salamander-ball-2019/
LOCATION:Zoo Knoxville\, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun,Fundraiser,Kid Friendly,Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Discover Life in America":MAILTO:info@dlia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
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:20260411T044609
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:20260411T044609
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:20260411T044609
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20190110T215342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T155333Z
UID:2926-1560585600-1560600000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:BioBlitz @ Douglas Dam
DESCRIPTION:BioBlitz @ Douglas Dam\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.\n\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: June 15\, 2019 from 8:00 AM – noon\n\nLocation: Trotter Bluff Trail at Douglas Dam off Boat Launch Road in Sevier County\, Tennessee (map). Trail maps available here\n\nParking: Parking is available on-site\n\nRegistration: This event is free\, but we do ask that you register (using the button above)\n\nPreparation: Download the iNaturalist app to your smart device and follow prompts to sign into iNaturalist\n\nProject on iNaturalist: TVA/DLiA BioBlitz @ Douglas Dam\n\nHave questions? Ask Todd: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757
URL:https://dlia.org/event/tva-bioblitz-douglas-dam/
LOCATION:Douglas Dam\, Sevierville\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Fun,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
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:20260411T044609
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:20260411T044609
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=UTC:20171020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
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:20170924T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044609
CREATED:20170418T175036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T202913Z
UID:1837-1506274200-1506288600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:2017 Salamander Ball!
DESCRIPTION:2017 Salamander Ball\nDiscover Life in America’s annual fundraising Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball! \nJoin us at Zoo Knoxville for a masquerade ball celebrating and supporting the biodiversity of life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dress up as your favorite critter and dance the night away! This is a family friendly even with fun for all ages! \n  \nThis event features: \n\nLive music from the Vibraslaps\nSmokies Critter Parade (remember to dress up!)\nKid’s Cover for all the little critters out there\nA Unique Auction with items and activities to bid on\nFree admission to Zoo Knoxville with a ticket purchase\nLocal beer & wine\nCatering from Holly’s Eventful Dining\n\n  \nAdults $75\, children 12 and under free! Buy tickets online now.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/2017-salamander-ball/
LOCATION:Zoo Knoxville\, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun,Fundraiser,Kid Friendly
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