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.
Science at Sugarlands: Plant-soil interactions & Chimney Tops fire
Burning questions: why are plant-soil microbiome interactions important & how does the Chimney Tops fire affect this ecological internet? Kendall Beals, PhD Student, University of Tennessee For more information about this free event and to register, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
- Date: September 20, 2019
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.
Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball
Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball Have 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 [...]- Date: October 4, 2019
- Timing: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Address: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville.
Science at Sugarlands: Lichens
Lichens of the Smokies revealed James Lendemer, Assistant Curator, New York Botanical Garden For more information about this free event and to register, please visit our main Science at Suglarlands page.
- Date: October 18, 2019
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium
Learn about research taking place in the Smokies from the scientists working there at the annual Park Science Colloquium. This event is free and it’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the Smokies and chat with regional scientists about our local national park. Event details General information: […]
- Date: March 12, 2020
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd, Gatlinburg.
Virtual Fireflies Event
Witness the magic of the Smokies fireflies from the comfort of your own home! We are collaborating with firefly photographer Radim Schreiber to present a Virtual Fireflies Event. Tune in Monday, June 1 at 8 pm ET on YouTube. What is it? The event will include a short presentation about […]
- Date: June 1, 2020
- Timing: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
- Address: , .
Virtual BioBlitz @ Osceola Island
Virtual BioBlitz @ Osceola Island Join 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! UPDATE: This event has officially ended BUT you should totally check out Osceola Island, […]
- Date: August 22, 2020
- Timing: 10:00am - 11:59pm
- Address: , .
Virtual BioBlitz @ Johnson Ridge Trail
Virtual BioBlitz @ Johnson Ridge Trail Join 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! What is it? It’s a bioblitz on TVA’s trails, but virtual! What’s a […]
- Date: October 10, 2020
- Timing: 10:00am - 11:59pm
- Address: , .
Science at Sugarlands: Butterflies
Butterflies of Cades Cove Warren Bielenberg Learn about the variety and natural history of the many butterfly species living in Cades Cove from Warren Bielenberg, who has surveyed them for years. For more information about this free virtual event and to register, please visit our main Science at Sugarlands page.
- Date: May 21, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Address: , .
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: , .