Bioblitz – Tellico Reservoir

We’re excited to announce our rescheduled Bioblitz! DLIA has partnered 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 […]

  • Date: July 22, 2017
  • Timing: 5:00am - 5:00am
  • Address: , Lenoir City.

Bioblitz – Norris Dam

DLIA has partnered 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 […]

  • Date: August 12, 2017
  • Timing: 5:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 2132 TN-71 Scenic, Norris.

Science at Sugarlands

Bats of the Smokies Kitty McCracken will be here to give us a talk about bats within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for September’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. Our speakers often […]

  • Date: September 15, 2017
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

2017 Salamander Ball!

2017 Salamander Ball Discover Life in America’s annual fundraising Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball! Join us at Zoo Knoxville for a masquerade ball celebrating and supporting the biodiversity of life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dress up as your favorite critter and dance the night away! This is a […]

  • Date: September 24, 2017
  • Timing: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Address: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville.

Science at Sugarlands – Mosses of the Park

Join us for 2017’s last installment of Science at Sugarlands! Ken McFarland from the University of Tennessee wraps up the series discussing moss species within the Great Smoky Mountains.

  • Date: October 20, 2017
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Science Colloquium

This event has passed. Check out the 2019 Park Science Colloquium. DLIA is proud to announce the Great Smoky Mountains Science Colloquium, hosted by Discover Life in America and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This annual event highlights the research, conservation and education efforts being made to understand, manage and […]

  • Date: March 22, 2018
  • Timing: 5:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd, Gatlinburg.

Science at Sugarlands

Beginning Friday, May 18th, DLIA will host Science at Sugarlands events in coordination with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Science at Sugarlands is a reoccurring event that falls on the third Friday of each month starting in May and going through October, from 1-3 PM. Each month DLIA brings […]

  • Date: May 18, 2018
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg.

Fireflies at Norton Creek

 Why don’t fireflies in the average backyard synchronize? What makes the fireflies in the park so special? These questions and more will be answered at a DLIA fundraising event that also features the firefly. With exclusive access to the property at Norton Creek and a firefly expert on site, attendees […]

  • Date: June 1, 2018
  • Timing: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Address: , .

TVA Bioblitz- Muscle Shoals

DLIA has partnered 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 […]

  • Date: June 9, 2018
  • Timing: 5:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: , .

TVA Bioblitz- Worthington Cemetery Ecological Study Area

DLIA has partnered 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 […]

  • Date: July 14, 2018
  • Timing: 5:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: , .