GSMNP Science Colloquium 2023
Tune into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 2023 Science Colloquium, presented by GSMNP and DLiA! Learn about a wide variety of scientific topics, from natural history to weather and fire to geology and more, from researchers currently working in the Smokies. Registration is free and open to the public.
- Date: March 2, 2023
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: , .
Rocky Top BioBlitz
Join us on the University of TN campus for the Rocky Top BioBlitz—a biological survey focused on identifying as many species as possible in a defined area over a short period of time—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 12. Look for our tent outside Ayres Hall. During the […]
- Date: October 12, 2023
- Timing: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Address: 1403 Circle Dr, Knoxville.
Cane Creek Canyon BioBlitz
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. A BioBlitz is a citizen science event where participants learn about the plants and animals in […]
- Date: October 13, 2023
- Timing: 6:00pm - 12:00pm
- Address: 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia.
GSMNP Science Colloquium 2024
Tune into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 2024 Science Colloquium, presented by GSMNP and DLiA! Learn about a wide variety of scientific topics, new species of cave spiders and dusky salamanders, to wetlands along the Foothills Parkway, strategic use of social media to reduce overcrowding, and lots more, all […]
- Date: March 7, 2024
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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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: , .
High Elevation Pollinator ‘Blitz
Questions? Email our volunteer coordinator, Jaimie Matzko, jaimie@dlia.org
- Date: May 4, 2024
- Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Address: , .
Cades Cove Firefly Survey
Join us to survey fireflies in Cades Cove on June 24th from 7pm to 11pm EST, meeting at the Cades Cove Ranger Station. There are 19 species of fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Volunteers will assist DLiA staff document firefly species in Cades Cove for the Smokies All […]
- Date: June 24, 2024
- Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
- Address: , .
Cherokee Dam BioBlitz
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! Two chances to ‘blitz! Friday, June 28th from 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark, […]
- Date: June 28, 2024
- Timing: 6:00pm - 12:00pm
- Address: , .
Gall and Leafminer Blitz
Join us for a Gall and Leafminer ‘Blitz in Cades Cove on Friday, November 22th from 10am to 3pm. This is a free and family friendly event!
- Date: November 22, 2024
- Timing: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Address: , .