Virtual Fireflies Event 2021
Learn about the incredible fireflies of the Smokies and see their magical display during this virtual presentation by DLiA in partnership with firefly photographer Radim Schreiber.
- Date: June 1, 2021
- Timing: 8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Bioblitz at Abrams Creek
Help 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!
- Date: June 26, 2021
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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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.
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
- Address: , .