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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High Elevation Pollinator ‘Blitz

Questions? Email our volunteer coordinator, Jaimie Matzko, jaimie@dlia.org

  • Date: May 4, 2024
  • Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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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
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BioBlitz at Seven Islands State Birding Park

Join us for a BioBlitz on Friday, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. organized by Discover Life in America and Seven Islands State Birding Park. This is a free and family-friendly event to participate in community science and learn about nature!

  • Date: September 20, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Continental MycoBlitz

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 to participate in a “MycoBlitz” to document and collect fungi for DNA sequencing for the Smokies All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory and the Fall North America Continental MycoBlitz!

  • Date: October 16, 2024
  • Timing: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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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
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