Biodiversity Days

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 […]

  • Date: March 1, 2017
  • Timing: 7:00pm - 6:59pm
  • Address: 9 Circuit Drive, Durham.
  • Date: March 22, 2017
  • Timing: 8:00pm - 7:59pm
  • Address: 504 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg.

TVA Bioblitz – Norris Dam

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 […]

  • Date: April 22, 2017
  • Timing: 5:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: 2132 TN-71 Scenic, Norris.

TVA Bioblitz – Chickamauga Dam

**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 […]

  • Date: April 29, 2017
  • Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Address: 3012-3020 Kings Point Road, Chattanooga.

Science at Sugarlands – Wildfire Ecology

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 […]

  • Date: May 19, 2017
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Norton Creek Fireflies – Friday

**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 […]

  • Date: June 2, 2017
  • Timing: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: , .

Norton Creek Fireflies – Saturday

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 […]

  • Date: June 3, 2017
  • Timing: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: , .

Norton Creek – Sunday

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 […]

  • Date: June 4, 2017
  • Timing: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: , .