2026 Park Science Colloquium
2026 Park Science Colloquium on March 5— join in-person or virtually to hear about research happening in GSMNP!
- Date: March 5, 2026
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: , .
Conservation on Tap
March 18 @ 7 p.m. at Schulz Bräu Brewing Company— Dr. Laura Russo, Associate Professor from University of TN and pollinator ecologist expert as she explores the fascinating nesting habits of native bees.
- Date: March 18, 2026
- Timing: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Address: 126 Bernard Ave, Knoxville.
April 2026 Conservation on Tap
April 15 @ 7 p.m. at Schulz Bräu Brewing Company—Grab a brew, meet fellow nature enthusiasts and learn about the great conservation work happening in our region.
- Date: April 15, 2026
- Timing: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Address: 126 Bernard Ave, Knoxville.
Conservation on Tap
Don’t miss this month’s speaker, Catey McClary, CEO at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. For more than 50 years, Tremont has connected people to nature through immersive, experiential learning in the park, with plans underway to expand programming to a second campus.
- Date: May 20, 2026
- Timing: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Address: 126 Bernard Ave, Knoxville.
Fireflies at Norton Creek
Watch the Smokies’ magical fireflies in style! Our annual firefly event is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
- Date: June 4, 2026
- Timing: 6:45pm - 10:45pm
- Address: , .
Fireflies at Norton Creek
Watch the Smokies’ magical fireflies in style! Our annual firefly event is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
- Date: June 5, 2026
- Timing: 6:45pm - 10:45pm
- Address: , .
Fireflies at Norton Creek
Watch the Smokies’ magical fireflies in style! Our annual firefly event is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
- Date: June 6, 2026
- Timing: 6:45pm - 10:45pm
- Address: , .
Fireflies at Norton Creek
Watch the Smokies’ magical fireflies in style! Our annual firefly event is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
- Date: June 7, 2026
- Timing: 6:45pm - 10:45pm
- Address: , .
Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail 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 on the Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail.
- Date: June 12, 2026
- Timing: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Address: 663 Rock Pile Rd, Muscle Shoals.
Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail 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 on the Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail.
- Date: June 13, 2026
- Timing: 8:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 663 Rock Pile Rd, Muscle Shoals.