Discover Life in America

Science at Sugarlands - Fungus Among Us
2017-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Sugarlands Visitor Center, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, United States
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!

Norton Creek - Sunday
2017-06-04 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Norton Creek
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.
This 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.
Payment is accepted through checks made out to ‘Discover Life in America’ and mailed to our office at 1316 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
**specific information such as address and directions is supplied after purchase of tickets**
email discoverlifeinamerica@gmail.com with any questions.

Norton Creek Fireflies - Saturday
2017-06-03 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Norton Creek

Norton Creek Fireflies - Friday
2017-06-02 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Norton Creek
**SOLD OUT!**
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.
This 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.
Payment is accepted through checks made out to ‘Discover Life in America’ and mailed to our office at 1316 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
**specific information such as address and directions is supplied after purchase of tickets**
email discoverlifeinamerica@gmail.com with any questions.

Science at Sugarlands - Wildfire Ecology
2017-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Sugarlands Visitor Center, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, United States
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!
Dr. 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.

TVA Bioblitz - Chickamauga Dam
2017-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | pin Chickamauga Dam Reservation/Day Use Area, 3012-3020 Kings Point Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, United States
**CANCELLED**
Due to unusual flow conditions at the Chickamauga Dam, TVA has asked us to postpone our BioBlitz to a future date. We are so sorry to anyone who had planned to come, but hope you will check back with us to attend future bioblitzes! We are hoping to get this rescheduled sometime in July or the Fall.
DLIA partners 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!
These events incorporate field collection, specimen identification and education sessions. They offer an opportunity to get to know the biodiversity in our backyard and help TVA to better manage natural areas through species occurrence data. Participants survey birds, butterflies and plants using provided equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species.
BioBlitzes are family friendly and offer opportunities for the public to have hands-on experiences and interactions with scientists, wildlife and their community. Anyone interested in Wildlife, Biology, Citizen Science, Biodiversity and getting outside are encouraged to participate.
For the event, participants should:
Bring food and water for the day (we will be in a place where there are no stores or restaurants).
Dress for being outside and for whatever weather might .
Download the iNaturalist application on your phone or smart device. This app will be used to document species, information and locations.
Wear/bring sunscreen.
RSVP here: http://whoozin.com/EVJ-VNJ-M6UY

TVA Bioblitz - Norris Dam
2017-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Norris Songbird Trailhead, 2132 TN-71 Scenic, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
DLIA partners 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!
These events incorporate field collection, specimen identification and education sessions. They offer an opportunity to get to know the biodiversity in our backyard and help TVA to better manage natural areas through species occurrence data. Participants survey birds, butterflies and plants using provided equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species.
BioBlitzes are family friendly and offer opportunities for the public to have hands-on experiences and interactions with scientists, wildlife and their community. Anyone interested in Wildlife, Biology, Citizen Science, Biodiversity and getting outside are encouraged to participate.
For the event, participants should:
Bring food and water for the day (we will be in a place where there are no stores or restaurants).
Dress for being outside and for whatever weather might .
Download the iNaturalist application on your phone or smart device. This app will be used to document species, information and locations.
Wear/bring sunscreen.
RSVP here: http://whoozin.com/EVJ-VNJ-M6UY

Annual Park Science Colloquium
2017-03-23 | Glenstone Lodge, 504 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

Biodiversity Days
2017-03-02 - 2017-03-04 | Duke University, 9 Circuit Drive, Durham, NC, 27710, United States
The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation is pleased to announce our upcoming “Biodiversity Days” on March 2nd and 3rd at The Carolina Theatre and the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. This year’s theme is “Half-Earth.”
Biodiversity Days are focused on cultivating awareness and promoting understanding as a key foundation for engagement, action and inspired care of our planet.
Half-Earth is E.O. Wilson’s call to save half the Earth for the rest of life. Join the Half-Earth Project program partners and Half-Earth Council at The Carolina Theater and the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University for two full days of public lectures, roundtable discussions, and film screenings about how the Half-Earth Project will bring this grand vision and important goal to life.
