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SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium\nLearn about research in the park\nThis free\, annual event highlights the research and conservation efforts being made in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Co-hosted by DLiA and GSMNP\, this event is an excellent opportunity for members of the public to learn about the incredible biodiversity of the Smokies\, to understand the fascinating research taking place there\, and to talk to scientists about their work in the region. This year\, DLiA will host a workshop from 3-4 PM where members of the public can learn how to become citizen scientists\, helping to gather valuable scientific data using a smartphone app. \nScientists consider the GSMNP to be one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America. In the midst of such species richness\, DLiA conducts an ongoing project to catalog all species that exist in the Park.  The All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) seeks to discover and understand the estimated 60\,000-80\,000 species living in the park.  The project continues to develop reports\, maps\, databases\, GIS tools\, and natural history profiles that describe the biology of this rich landscape. These tools enhance park management and provide information to a wide audience in an effort to promote science and conservation of biodiversity. \nREGISTER\n\n					\n						\n							\nEvent details\nGeneral information: The Park Science Colloquium comprises over a dozen talks by scientists about work being conducted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding region. \nTiming: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday\, March 7\, 2019 (colloquium from 9-3\, workshop from 3-4) \nLocation: The Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg\, TN (map) \nFood and drink: Coffee will be provided and there will be a one-hour lunch break \nColloquium schedule and abstracts: Available here (as PDF) \nWorkshop: This free\, one-hour workshop will show participants how they can help map the species of Great Smoky Mountains National Park using a free smartphone app. The workshop will be aimed toward a general audience\, children 10 and up are welcome\, and no experience is necessary. To participate\, all you’ll need is a web-connected smartphone\, the iNaturalist app\, and a sense of wonderment for the amazing biodiversity living in the Smokies! We encourage participants to download and install the iNaturalist app to their device before the workshop. More about Species SnapIt & MapIt here. \nRegistration information: Both the colloquium and workshop are free events\, but we do ask that you register for them via the button above. \nHave questions? Ask Todd: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757
URL:https://dlia.org/event/park-science-colloquium-2019/
LOCATION:The Park Vista\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181019T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181019T150000
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Beetles of the Smokies
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Beetles of the Smokies with Claire Winfrey from The University of Tennessee. \n___ \nScience at Sugarlands is a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday of each month starting in May and going through October\, from 1-3 PM. Each month DLIA brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more about life that surrounds us all!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-beetles-of-the-smokies/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20180622T213832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T213832Z
UID:2497-1537534800-1537542000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about Butterflies and Caterpillars in the Smokies with Julie Elliott\, a lepidopteran specialist. \n— \nScience at Sugarlands is a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday of each month starting in May and going through October\, from 1-3 PM. Each month DLIA brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more about life that surrounds us all!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-butterflies-and-caterpillars-in-the-smokies/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180817T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20180622T212629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T213456Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: The Problems and Solutions with our Hemlocks
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn more about The Problems and Solutions with our Hemlocks with Jesse Webster from GSMNP \n— \nEach month DLIA brings a regional scientist or researcher in to give a talk about their research and increase awareness of the biodiversity around us. This event is free to the public and family friendly. Please come out and join us to learn more about life that surrounds us all! \n 
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-the-problems-and-solutions-with-our-hemlocks/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170915T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170824T201839Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands
DESCRIPTION:Bats of the Smokies\nKitty McCracken will be here to give us a talk about bats within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for September’s installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Our speakers often bring specimens to show the audience and sometimes lead short hikes to see organisms in the wild. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170722T090000
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CREATED:20170711T224615Z
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SUMMARY:Bioblitz - Tellico Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce our rescheduled Bioblitz! \nDLIA has partnered with TVA and regional scientists to engage people in a biological inventory of TVA’s public lands through BioBlitzes. Family friendly\, no experience necessary\, and free admission! \nThese events incorporate field collection\, specimen identification and education sessions. They offer an opportunity to get to know the biodiversity in our backyard and help the TVA to better manage natural areas through species occurrence data. Participants will survey birds\, butterflies and plants using nets and provided collection and preservation equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species. \nBioBlitzes are family friendly and offer opportunities for the public to have hands-on experiences and interactions with scientists\, wildlife and the community at large. Anyone interested in Wildlife\, Biology\, Citizen Science\, Biodiversity and getting outside are encouraged to participate. \nFor this Bioblitz we will be working at the Hall Bend Trail which is just past Tellico Dam on Hwy. 444\, around 30 miles south of Knoxville. \nFor the event\, participants should:\nBring food and water for the day (we will be in a place where there are no stores or restaurants).\nDress for being outside and for whatever weather might arise.\nDownload the iNaturalist application on your phone or smart device. This app will be used to document species\, information and locations.\nWear/bring sunscreen.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-tellico-reservoir/
LOCATION:Hall Bend Trail\, Lenoir City\, TN\, 37771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170418T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T174452Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Dragonflies and Damselflies
DESCRIPTION:Will Kuhn from the University of Tennessee will be here to give us a talk about dragonflies and damselflies within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for July’s installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-dragonflies-damselflies/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170418T174056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T174309Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Fungus Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Rachel and Brian from the University of Tennessee will be with us to give a talk titled ‘Fungus Among Us’ for June’s installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-fungus-among-us/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170604T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170604T230000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170427T224332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T172037Z
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SUMMARY:Norton Creek - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Discover Life in America’s annual fundraising event offers attendees the opportunity to observe the spectacular synchronous firefly phenomenon in an intimate picnic setting. This event takes place on a secluded property in the Norton Creek area\, which neighbors the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you enjoy the show\, a firefly expert will be on site to give a short presentation and explain the amazing display of light\, which is unique to the Southern Appalachian region. \nThis event will be offered on three separate days: June 2nd\, 3rd\, and 4th with limited space each night. Food and drink are included in the nonrefundable ticket cost of $150 per person. This is a rain or shine event\, excluding dangerous weather such as tornados. \nPayment is accepted through checks made out to ‘Discover Life in America’ and mailed to our office at 1316 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN 37738. \n**specific information such as address and directions is supplied after purchase of tickets** \nemail discoverlifeinamerica@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/norton-creek-sunday/
LOCATION:Norton Creek
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T230000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170427T224044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T180006Z
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SUMMARY:Norton Creek Fireflies - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Discover Life in America’s annual fundraising event offers attendees the opportunity to observe the spectacular synchronous firefly phenomenon in an intimate picnic setting. This event takes place on a secluded property in the Norton Creek area\, which neighbors the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you enjoy the show\, a firefly expert will be on site to give a short presentation and explain the amazing display of light\, which is unique to the Southern Appalachian region. \nThis event will be offered on three separate days: June 2nd\, 3rd\, and 4th with limited space each night. Food and drink are included in the nonrefundable ticket cost of $150 per person. This is a rain or shine event\, excluding dangerous weather such as tornados. \nPayment is accepted through checks made out to ‘Discover Life in America’ and mailed to our office at 1316 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN 37738. \n**specific information such as address and directions is supplied after purchase of tickets** \nemail discoverlifeinamerica@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/norton-creek-fireflies-saturday/
LOCATION:Norton Creek
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170602T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170602T230000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170427T223704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170513T002848Z
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SUMMARY:Norton Creek Fireflies - Friday
DESCRIPTION:**SOLD OUT!** \nDiscover Life in America’s annual fundraising event offers attendees the opportunity to observe the spectacular synchronous firefly phenomenon in an intimate picnic setting. This event takes place on a secluded property in the Norton Creek area\, which neighbors the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you enjoy the show\, a firefly expert will be on site to give a short presentation and explain the amazing display of light\, which is unique to the Southern Appalachian region. \nThis event will be offered on three separate days: June 2nd\, 3rd\, and 4th with limited space each night. Food and drink are included in the nonrefundable ticket cost of $150 per person. This is a rain or shine event\, excluding dangerous weather such as tornados. \nPayment is accepted through checks made out to ‘Discover Life in America’ and mailed to our office at 1316 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN 37738. \n**specific information such as address and directions is supplied after purchase of tickets** \nemail discoverlifeinamerica@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/norton-creek-fireflies/
LOCATION:Norton Creek
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170519T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222540
CREATED:20170418T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T173639Z
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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands - Wildfire Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Charles Kwit will be with us to discuss Wildfire Ecology for our first installment of ‘Science at Sugarlands’. We will be at Sugarlands Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of each month May through October with regional scientists. Don’t miss out on these interesting talks covering a variety of topics! \nDr. Kwit is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee in the Department of Forestry\, Wildlife\, and Fisheries and the Department of Ecology and Environmental Biology. His areas of interest inclue climate change\, conservation biology\, introductory botany\, and plant-animal interactions.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-sugarlands-wildfire-ecology/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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