Fireflies at Norton Creek 2023
Watch the Smokies’ magical fireflies in style! Our annual firefly event is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. From the comfort of a luxurious private reserve, enjoy food and drink surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery, and witness an incredible display of synchronous and blue ghost fireflies (and other glowing critters) guided by […]
- Date: June 8, 2023
- Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
- Address: , .
Conservation on Tap
Making Peace with Bears Conservation on Tap Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. Albright Grove Brewing Company, Knoxville FREE! Do you have bears in your backyard? Bears in your birdfeeders or pet food? Beehives, garden, farm, compost pile, or trash cans? Do you know what to do when you surprise a female bear […]
- Date: June 14, 2023
- Timing: 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.
Bioblitz @ Loyston Point
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 at Loyston Point at Norris Lake. Two chances to ‘blitz! Friday, June 23rd, 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue […]
- Date: June 23, 2023
- Timing: 6:00pm - 12:00pm
- Address: , .
Conservation on Tap
Save the Little River! Conservation on Tap Wednesday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Albright Grove Brewing Company, Knoxville FREE! Dr. Andrew Gunnoe, associate professor of sociology at Maryville College and president of the of the Little River Watershed Association, will be speaking about the LRWA’s mission to protect, preserve, and enhance […]
- Date: July 12, 2023
- Timing: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
- Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.
Bioblitz @ Deep Creek in GSMNP
Join Discover Life in America and our co-host, Save Our Smokies to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a bioblitz at Deep Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Free, family friendly opportunity to learn about local animals and plants while contributing to science AND clean up the Smokies! Two chances […]
- Date: July 14, 2023
- Timing: 6:00pm - 12:00pm
- Address: , 2431 W Deep Creek Rd #2027.
Conservation on Tap
Conservation on Tap: Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWednesday, August 9th at 7pm at Albright Grove Brewing Co. in Knoxville, TN Ranger and Management Analyst Kendra Straub will brief us on Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s new parking pass system and what revenue it is generating. She’ll also fill us in […]
- Date: August 9, 2023
- Timing: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
- Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.
Conservation on Tap
Knoxville Legacy Parks is connecting people with nature. By working collaboratively, it is creating a community where people want to live, work and play.
- Date: September 13, 2023
- Timing: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
- Address: 2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville.
Bioblitz @ Great Smoky Mountains Association’s Members Weekend
Join us for the Great Smoky Mountains Association’s Members Weekend retreat to learn about local animals and plants while contributing to science. This year’s event will include a bioblitz in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the Cosby Picnic area led by Discover Life in America! What’s a bioblitz? During […]
- Date: September 16, 2023
- Timing: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: , .
Community Science Class Series: Birding
Join Discover Life in America to learn birdwatching basics. We’ll cover tips on sight and sound ID, using binoculars and how you can contribute valuable community science data with bird observations on the free iNaturalist app! Take a walk in the green space near the REI Co-op to see what […]
- Date: October 5, 2023
- Timing: 6:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310, Pigeon Forge.
Rocky Top BioBlitz
Join us on the University of TN campus for the Rocky Top BioBlitz—a biological survey focused on identifying as many species as possible in a defined area over a short period of time—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 12. Look for our tent outside Ayres Hall. During the […]
- Date: October 12, 2023
- Timing: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Address: 1403 Circle Dr, Knoxville.