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.

Worthington Cemetery Trail BioBlitz

Join Discover Life in America, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning for a BioBlitz on the Worthington Cemetery Trail at Melton Hill Reservoir.

  • Date: September 25, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Address: Worthington Cemetery .75 Mile Loop, Oak Ridge.

Worthington Cemetery Trail BioBlitz

Free, family-friendly opportunity to learn about local animals and plants while contributing to science! Join Discover Life in America, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning for a BioBlitz on the Worthington Cemetery Trail at Melton Hill Reservoir. Two chances to ‘blitz! Friday, September 25 from 7pm to 10pm Eastern: Join […]

  • Date: September 26, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 11:00pm
  • Address: Worthington Cemetery .75 Mile Loop, Oak Ridge.