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SUMMARY:REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 19th at 1pmSmokies Most Wanted: Opt Outside with iNaturalist    “Opt Outside” this year by doing community science! In this program\, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to document the animals and plants you encounter wherever you decide to #optoutside this year. We will also share how you can participate and make the most of iNaturalist\, by seeking out specific species in a virtual scavenger hunt in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, and how your contributions will help the park better protect its natural resources. It’s fun\, easy\, and great for all ages! (Parent/guardian permission required for kids under 13.)    Register here for November 19th:https://www.rei.com/…/smokies-most-wanted-opt…/318157
URL:https://dlia.org/event/rei-nov2022/
LOCATION:REI Co-op Pigeon Forge\, 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310\, Pigeon Forge\, Tennessee\, 37863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:SMOKY MOUNTAIN BROOK TROUT RESTORATION & BEER \n\n\n\nJoin long-time Great Smoky Mountains National Park fisheries biologist Matt Kulp for an important update on the Smokies brook trout restoration project\, endangered fish recovery effort\, and recent large stream surveys. You’ll also hear about fascinating work being done on brook trout genetics\, water quality\, and yes\, where park anglers are catching the most and largest fish. Door prizes for those who pay attention!!!  \n\n\n\nProceeds from this event benefit Discover Life in America\, the national park’s biological science and conservation partner. Visit DLiA.org to learn more. 
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-2/
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap
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SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 8\, 7:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nAlbright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville \n\n\n\nWells Holbrook of Team BUSAR (Backcountry Unit Search & Rescue) will present on the volunteers’ role in rescuing lost and injured persons in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He’ll include tips and insights on avoiding disaster during your wilderness travels. Wells has quite the resume: Air Force survival instructor\, wilderness EMT/physician assistant\, and SAR responder! He likes to encourage safe exploration and interaction with the outdoors and can share knowledge that will help you survive when things go awry.  \n\n\n\n“As a parent\, I could not have spent another night with my son in the woods and was so thankful these men were willing to help him and his friend make it home safely. As a mother\, their service was priceless.” 
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-3/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
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SUMMARY:GSMNP Science Colloquium 2023
DESCRIPTION:2023 Park Science Colloquium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTune into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 2023 Science Colloquium\, presented by GSMNP and DLiA! Learn about a wide variety of scientific topics\, from natural history to weather and fire to geology and more\, from researchers currently working in the Smokies. Registration is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is free! Just follow the link below. You’ll receive a Zoom link over email that you can use to view the Colloquium on March 2nd. The audience will also be able to ask questions of the speakers following their talks. Speakers DO NOT need to register and will receive Zoom link via email. \n\n\n\n\nFree registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and abstracts: The following schedule for 2023 is still in flux\, so talks may still get switched around. Abstracts are available at the link below. Check back here for the latest updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 schedule & abstracts (PDF)\n\n\n\n2022 recorded talks (YouTube)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for presenters\n\n\n\nSubmit a talk\n\n\n\nCall for submissions: We welcome you to submit a presentation about your research that is either actively taking place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or that is of significance to the Smokies\, and that is at a stage in analysis where a full picture of the research can be presented. Note: due to time constraints\, we may not be able to fit all submitted talks. Paul Super will be contacting potential presenters via email about submitting a presentation. \n\n\n\nImportant dates\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2022 – deadline to indicate intent to present. Send tentative title and presenter name to Paul Super (Paul_Super@nps.gov)\n\n\n\nFebruary 3\, 2023 – deadline to submit abstract\, final title\, and presenter/co-author names and affiliations to Paul Super\n\n\n\nWeek of February 13\, 2023 – presenters will receive a Zoom Webinar invitation via email; meeting registration will be available here for non-presenter attendees\n\n\n\n\nHelpful information\n\n\n\nConference format: The Colloquium will be held virtually via Zoom’s Webinar platform. Presenters will be set as “panelists” on the Webinar\, meaning that they can do most of the normal functions of a Zoom Meeting (share video\, audio\, and screen). Audience members will be able to ask questions and we will help manage questions. We’ll send presenters more information about what to expect closer to the colloquium. \n\n\n\nTime slots: Presentation slots will be 12-20 minutes (including time for questions). We will send you a finalized schedule close to the event and will provide more details about the Q&A after each talk. \n\n\n\nPresentation format: Slide decks can be in any format (speakers will share their screen via Zoom)\, however we recommend PowerPoint\, PDF\, Google Slides or Keynote in wide-format (16:9). \n\n\n\nKnow your audience: Please note that many in the audience will have advanced degrees\, but few will have advanced degrees in your topic\, so plan to provide a bit of explanation of technical jargon and stay away from acronyms. \n\n\n\nRecording presentations: We plan to record presentations and upload them publicly to our YouTube channel as we’ve done the past few years (view last year’s recordings). Please let Paul Super know if you DO NOT want your presentation to be recorded.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/colloquium-2023/
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary,Science
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SUMMARY:Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for new ways to make outdoor adventures more fun and educational? DLiA will be set up at REI in Pigeon all day on Saturday\, March 25th providing hands-on instruction and short classes on how you can use a nature app called iNaturalist to become community scientists! \n\n\n\nWe will teach you how to document the plants and animals you encounter whether you are in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or in your own backyard. Join us at the top of each hour for instructions on how to set up and use the app\, then take a walk outside with us around the store to put what you’ve learned to the test! It’s fun\, easy\, and great for kids and families! \n\n\n\nFree event and no registration necessary!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/class-series-smokies-most-wanted/
LOCATION:REI Co-op Pigeon Forge\, 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310\, Pigeon Forge\, Tennessee\, 37863\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T190000
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SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Discover Life in America: Dig Deeper into Our National Park\n\n\n\nGreat Smoky Mountains National Park comprises more than 522\,000 acres\,half of which are in Tennessee and half in North Carolina. The park is themost biologically diverse in the entire U.S. national park system. It’s also themost well-studied\, thanks to the ongoing All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory(ATBI). From Discover Life in America—the organization tasked withmanaging the ATBI—Will Kuhn and Todd Witcher will talk about this ground-breaking project\, how it helps the park\, and some of its most excitingdiscoveries. You’ll also learn how you can get involved including using theiNaturalist nature app to help identify and document life by recording speciesyou encounter in the park and in your own backyard. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios \n\n\n\n\nDr. Will Kuhn is Director of Science and Research at Discover Life in America. He’s an entomologist and aspiring naturalist\, who loves learning about the flora and fauna of the Great Smoky Mountains.\n\n\n\nTodd Witcher is Executive Director of Discover Life in America. He’s a biologist\, educator\, naturalist\, and conservationist who’s worked in this field for almost 40 years.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-4/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Twin Creeks Pavilion in GSMNP\n\n\n\nDLiA will kick off a year of celebration with free\, family-friendly events on Earth Day\, April 22\, 2023. The organization’s past and present supporters are invited to an open house from 10am to 2pm to celebrate at the Twin Creeks Pavilion in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There will be live music\, lunch\, tours of the natural history collections\, nature programs\, and meet and greet opportunities with scientists and park biologists.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Open House \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Evening with Doug Tallamy \n\n\n\nThe celebration will continue into the evening at the Park Vista in Gatlinburg with a reception at 6pm and keynote speaker\, Doug Tallamy\, at 7pm.  \n\n\n\nDr. Tallamy’s books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow.  \n\n\n\nA Guide to Restoring the Little Things that Run the World \n\n\n\nA recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects. Insects have already declined 45% since 1974. The most alarming part of this statistic is that we don’t seem to care\, despite the fact that a world without insects is a world without humans! So how do we create beautiful landscapes brimming with life; landscapes that support the pollinators\, herbivores\, detritivores\, predators and parasitoids that run the ecosystems we depend on? Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play\, and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects on the ground\, in the air and yes\, on our plants. \n\n\n\nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 111 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, Nature’s Best Hope\, a New York Times Best Seller\, The Nature of Oaks\, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award. In 2021 he co-founded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association. \n\n\n\nTickets are $10 and may be purchased below \n\n\n\n\nTickets for “An Evening with Doug Tallamy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Park Vista \n\n\n\n705 Cherokee Orchard Road \n\n\n\nGatlinburg\, TN 37738
URL:https://dlia.org/event/25years/
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary,Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T190000
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SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap\, May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 10\, 2023. 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nAlbright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville \n\n\n\nFREE! \n\n\n\n652 Miles of Riverside Bliss! \n\n\n\nCall them crazy\, but Lila Honaker and Tennessee RiverLine are working to create a continuous system of paddling\, hiking and biking experiences along the Tennessee River’s 652-mile reach from Knoxville\, TN\, to Paducah\, KY. Tennessee RiverLine reframes the river\, adjacent public lands\, and river communities as a 1.2 million acre “river park.” By elevating the region as an international destination for long-distance flatwater paddling and outdoor recreation\, the Tennessee RiverLine is a catalyst for economic development\, public health\, resource stewardship and equitable access to river spaces and experiences. \n\n\n\n            What’s not to like about that?!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-may-2023/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap
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SUMMARY:Bioblitz @ Lady's Bluff Trail
DESCRIPTION: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 Lady’s Bluff Trail.  \n\n\n\nLady’s Bluff Small Wild Area offers views of unique gnarled old cedars\, limestone outcrops and sinkholes as well as spectacular views of the Tennessee River and the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge’s Busseltown Unit on the opposite shore. If you are a wildflower hunter\, this is a great place to be in the spring.  \n\n\n\nTwo chances to ‘blitz!\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 19th: 6pm to 10pm Central: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark\, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 20th: 8am to 12pm Central: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz?\n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. \n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the Lady’s Bluff Trail project on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the Lady’s Bluff Trail Project and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Location: Lady’s Bluff Trailhead Parking Lot in Linden\, TN 37096 \n\n\n\nGPS Coordinates to the meeting location: 35.688261 -88.012921 \n\n\n\nWebsite: TVA Lady’s Bluff Trail
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-lady-bluff-trail/
LOCATION:TVA Lady Bluff Trail\, 398 Lady's Bluff Road\, Linden\, Tennessee\, 37096
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Fireflies at Norton Creek 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 our knowledgeable staff. Four nights to choose from. This is an evening you won’t forget! All proceeds help us at Discover Life in America carry out our mission to understand and conserve the diversity of life in the Smokies. TICKETS AVAILABLE JAN 2ND! \n\n\n\nNOTE: This is NOT the synchronous firefly lottery at Elkmont in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is a private fundraising event located on private land adjacent to the park. \n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT // TICKET INFO // CANDLELIGHT DINNER // FAQs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited tickets for Saturday\, June 10th and Sunday\, June 11th now available! \n\n\n\nA gorgeous venue\n\n\n\n\nHemlock House\n\n\n\nHors d’oeuvres by Whole Earth Grocery //Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\n//Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\nIncredible interior //Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\nGlow-in-the-dark firefly blankets for sale! //Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\nA magnificent ravine for fireflies\n\n\n\n//Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFireflies\, galore!\n\n\n\n\nSynchronous firefly //Abbott Nature\n\n\n\nLight trails of blue ghosts //Abbott Nature\n\n\n\nBlue ghost male //Abbott Nature\n\n\n\nBlue ghost female //Abbott Nature\n\n\n\nFirefly larva //Abbott Nature\n\n\n\nBlue glow of fungus gnats //Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\nSynchronous fireflies’ woodland display //Abbott Nature\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Norton Creek Preserve\, a 3000-acre tract adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains NP\, near Gatlinburg\, TN. Detailed directions will be sent to ticketholders before the event.\n\n\n\nFood is included: heavy hors d’oeuvres by Whole Earth Grocery\, including vegetarian options\n\n\n\nDrinks are included: local beer as well as wine\, sodas\, and tea \n\n\n\nIncludes expert-guided firefly viewing: we’ll point out different firefly species and answer your firefly questions\n\n\n\nLight\, uphill walking will be involved on paved and gravel surfaces\n\n\n\nRain or shine: we’ll hold the event even if rain is forecast (see FAQs)\n\n\n\nNo pets allowed\n\n\n\nOpen to kids 10 and up (ticket required for each child)\n\n\n\nMore information: ticketholders will receive directions and details via email in mid-May\n\n\n\nFAQs: read our list of frequently asked questions for more information\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 POLICY: We believe in science and things are changing fast with COVID-19! We will follow the latest CDC guidance at this event to keep our guests\, staff\, and volunteers safe. We will update ticketholders with current information as the event approaches. Please keep in mind that you may be required to wear a mask during the indoor part of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n//Luca Pfeiffer\n\n\n\n\nCandlelight DinnerFriday\, June 9 at 6:00 pm\n\n\n\nTake your firefly experience to the next level with an over-the-top\, extravagant evening centered around the Smokies’ famous synchronized fireflies.Earl and Margit Worsham will receive you in their home together with Lee Naughton (DLiA board member) and husband Eugene (Dollywood Company President) for a special dinner and drinks prepared by Dollywood’s own Master Chef.INCLUDES full bar with signature cocktails\, special dinner\, live auction\, and guided firefly viewing. Tickets are $750 per person; quantity is limited. \n\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n//Joseph Roberts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat people love about our event\n\n\n\n\nGuided firefly viewing. Our knowledgeable staff will point out different firefly species to you and can tell you what makes each one special.\n\n\n\nIt’s private. This event is held on private land and we only host around 50 guests per night. Each guest can witness the magic on their own without the crowds.\n\n\n\nThe venue is magnificent! You’ll love exploring the guest house where we start our event and the gorgeous surrounding property nestled in the Smoky Mountains.\n\n\n\nIt’s dark. We try to keep things very dark so your eyes can adjust\, allowing you to see the wonderful bioluminescence around you. (Don’t worry\, we’ve got lights if you need them.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFour nights to choose from\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 8 @ 7pm – $250 per person\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 9 @ 6pm – candlelight dinner\, $750 per person\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 10 @ 7pm – $250 per person\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 11 @ 7pm – $250 per person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nTickets for Thursday\, Saturday\, and Sunday nights are $250 per person and $750 per person for Friday. Tickets are open to anyone 10 years of age or older (children under 10 are not allowed at this event). Each ticket is for a single night of the event. Tickets for Thursday June 8th\, Saturday\, June 10th and Sunday\, June 11th are currently sold out. Join the waiting list below to be contacted if spots become available. All proceeds from this event support DLiA and our work in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (learn more). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation policy\n\n\n\nFull payment is due at checkout. We will be happy to refund your payment if and only if we are able to fill your slot\, up until May 23rd\, 2023. After that date\, no refunds will be given. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nQ. Is this event related to the synchronous firefly lottery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? \n\n\n\nA. Nope. Discover Life in America is a non-profit partner of the Park; however\, this is a private fundraising event that is not associated with the Park’s lottery for synchronous firefly viewing at Elkmont. That is a totally separate event and we cannot answer questions about the lottery\, dates for the lottery\, or anything else related to it. Information about the lottery can be found at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm. \n\n\n\nQ. $250 per person seems expensive. Is this event really worth it? \n\n\n\nA. We certainly think so! You can expect a lot of value for the ticket price AND you’re supporting Discover Life in America and our important work in the Smokies! There’ll be delicious food\, made from scratch by our friends at Whole Earth Grocery\, and yummy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll get to explore the private venue\, which is not open to the public. It’s a gorgeous house made from rough-hewn hemlocks and decorated with birch bark that’s set on a pastoral hilltop right next to the national park. You’ll have one-on-one time with Will Kuhn\, our resident entomologist\, who will tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the 19 species of fireflies that live in the Smokies. And of course you’ll get to see the magical display of the synchronous fireflies\, but not among a crowd in the national park. Rather\, you’ll see them in a leisurely\, small-group setting with guides to point them out and answer all your questions. We are confident that you’ll enjoy yourself and learn something new! \n\n\n\nQ. How do you know the synchronous fireflies will be active? \n\n\n\nA. Synchronous fireflies in the Smokies region typically reach their peak activity around the end of May to middle of June; however\, this can vary from year to year based on temperature and weather. The Park uses temperature data to plan the dates of their lottery system\, typically releasing those dates around late April. We\, however\, must book the venue for our Fireflies Event a year in advance\, so we carefully select a date that falls within the peak season for synchronous firefly activity from previous years. In the nine years that we’ve been doing this event\, we’ve never been disappointed. \n\n\n\nQ. I can’t find the exact location of this event on your website. Why is that? \n\n\n\nA. As the synchronous fireflies have become extremely popular in the Smokies\, we don’t post our event location for fear that the public will trespass on the private property of our generous hosts and trample the pristine firefly habitat. Rest assured though: we will contact all ticket holders with detailed directions to the event and other information that you’ll need to know for this once-in-a-lifetime evening. \n\n\n\nQ. Where should I stay during the event? \n\n\n\nA. Lodging is not included as part of the Fireflies Event; but there are lots of hotel options in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. These are the two closest large communities to the venue and they’re about equal distance from the venue. There are also lots of cabins and small rental properties along “The Spur” (The Spur is a section of the Foothills Parkway connecting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg; a.k.a. HWY 441). \n\n\n\nQ. Are kids allowed at this event? \n\n\n\nA. Children 10 years of age or older may attend this event with ticket purchase. Children under 10 years of age are not allowed to attend this event. \n\n\n\nQ. Will the event be canceled if rain is in forecast? \n\n\n\nA. Nope. The Smokies region gets lots of rain (one of the reasons it’s so rich in fireflies) but it has not affected our firefly viewing. The first part of the event takes places inside\, under cover\, and the viewing is outside under decent canopy cover.  We highly recommend that you bring a light rain jacket in case we get a little rain during viewing. Rain or shine\, it’s going to be great! \n\n\n\nQ. In the description for this event\, you mention “other glowing critters.” What do you mean? \n\n\n\nA. There is a veritable menagerie of glowing critters to see at the Fireflies Event! Apart from synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus) and blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata)\, we’ve seen railroad worms (Phengodes spp.)\, which are another type of beetle with glowing larvae and adult females\, and also fungus gnat larvae (a.k.a. foxfire flies\, Orfelia fultoni)\, which glow faintly blue from seeps on the hillside. We will see some of the region’s 9 other glowing firefly species\, too\, as we wait for the synchronous and blue ghost fireflies to start their show. We usually find the glowing larvae of a number of firefly species\, as well. So much bioluminescence to see and we’ll point glowers out to you as we encounter them! \n\n\n\nQ. Other questions? \n\n\n\nA. Please carefully read our FAQ for answers to common questions\, then ask Todd if you still need help: todd@dlia.org or (865)-430-4757.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/fireflies-2023/
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary,Fun,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230603T153242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T155558Z
UID:7057-1686729600-1686769200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Making Peace with Bears  \n\n\n\nConservation on Tap  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 14\, 7:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nAlbright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville  \n\n\n\nFREE!  \n\n\n\nDo 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 with cubs in the park? Janelle Musser\, Bear Support Biologist for TWRA\, and Bill Stiver\, National Park Service bear biologist\, have answers to all your ‘what if’ bear questions. Come hear about Bearwise tools and techniques that have been proven to help bears and people coexist. Proceeds benefit Discover Life in America and Bearwise! 
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-5/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230109T205042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T202045Z
UID:6268-1687543200-1687608000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz @ Loyston Point
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTwo chances to ‘blitz!\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 23rd\, 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark\, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations!  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 24th\, 8am to 12pm: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the schedule for the bioblitz below. All sessions led by DLiA’s resident Entomologist\, Dr. Will Kuhn\, DLiA Biodiversity Program Specialist\, Jaimie Matzko and expert Naturalist\, Jason Carpenter.  \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 23rd: 6pm to 10pm \n\n\n\n6pm Intro to iNaturalist: Learn how to use the free app\, iNaturalist to record life and become a community scientist!7pmFinding Fungi: Learn how to find\, identify and record fungi\, lichens and more!8pmNight Prowl: We’ll look for nocturnal creatures\, like owls\, bats\, fireflies\, and we’ll have a limited supply of blacklight flashlights to see what glows in the dark.9pm Blacklighting for “Bugs”: We’ll set up a blacklight to attract all sorts of a wide variety of insects\, including moths\, aquatic insects\, beetles and maybe a few true bugs too.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 24th: 8am to 12pm EST \n\n\n\n8am Intro to iNaturalist: Learn how to use the free app\, iNaturalist to record life and become a community scientist.9amBirding Basics: We’ll go over how to ID birds by sight and sound by getting out there and observing a variety of birds. Warning\, birdwatching can be habit forming!10amPlant and Tree ID: We’ll share some great tips on how to identify a variety of different plants and trees in the area.11amExplore with iNaturalist: Get out and explore on your own with iNaturalist\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz?\n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. \n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the project on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the Loyston Point trails and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTVA Loyston Point Trails Website
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-loyston-point/
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230707T152455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T152602Z
UID:7159-1689188400-1689188400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Save the Little River! \n\n\n\nConservation on Tap \n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 12\, 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nAlbright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville \n\n\n\nFREE! \n\n\n\nDr. 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 the Little River and its tributaries. Come learn about this amazing river and how you too can become part of the community of people working on its behalf. Proceeds benefit Discover Life in America and LRWA! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLitter River Watershed Association’s mission is to protect\, preserve and enhance the Little River and its tributaries through  CONSERVATION EDUCATION & RECREATION
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-6/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230113T225420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T203714Z
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SUMMARY:Bioblitz @ Deep Creek in GSMNP
DESCRIPTION: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!   \n\n\n\nTwo chances to ‘blitz!\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 14th\, 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark\, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 15th\, 8am to 12pm: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app. \n\n\n\n\niOS\n\n\n\n\n\nAndroid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave Our Smokies\, Inc is an all volunteer organization that removes litter and graffiti from public lands. We partner with USFS\, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) and local and state parks. Since our founding in 2020\, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring volunteers together to reduce the negative impact human overuse and destruction has on public lands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz?\n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the Deep Creek trails and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to “record life and remove litter” with our co-host\, Save Our Smokies!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave Our Smokies\n\n\n\nSave Our Smokies\, Inc is an all volunteer organization that removes litter and graffiti from public lands. We partner with USFS\, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) and local and state parks. Since our founding in 2020\, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring volunteers together to reduce the negative impact human overuse and destruction has on public lands.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-deep-creek-in-gsmnp/
LOCATION:Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion\, 2431 W Deep Creek Rd #2027\, North Carolina\, 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230724T164115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T211751Z
UID:7212-1691607600-1691607600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap: Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWednesday\, August 9th at 7pm at Albright Grove Brewing Co. in Knoxville\, TN \n\n\n\nRanger 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 on trends in park visitation and unveil some findings from the hot-off-the-press visitor use survey. Kendra has been on the front lines over the last several years using research and data to reconcile the park’s surge in visitation with shrinking available funds. If you care about America’s most-visited national park\, this is one you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nConservation on Tap is a monthly speaker series held the second Wednesday of each month at Albright Grove Brewing Co. All beer sales\, at the event\, benefit Discover Life in America.  \n\n\n\nEvent is free!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-7/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230824T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T220533Z
UID:7232-1694631600-1694631600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Knoxville Legacy Parks is connecting people with nature. By working collaboratively\, it is creating a community where people want to live\, work and play.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-8/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230113T223828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T134825Z
UID:6312-1694858400-1694880000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz @ Great Smoky Mountains Association's Members Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz?\n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants and other organisms as we can find in a certain place. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. \n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the Cosby Bioblitz project on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit GSMNP and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking
URL:https://dlia.org/event/bioblitz-cosby-in-gsmnp/
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary,Bioblitz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230926T190346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T190347Z
UID:7274-1696528800-1696528800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Community Science Class Series: Birding
DESCRIPTION: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 birds might be migrating through. A limited supply of binoculars will be available. All ages welcome! \n\n\n\nRegister for this free class here: https://www.rei.com/…/community-science-with-dlia-birding
URL:https://dlia.org/event/community-science-class-series-birding/
LOCATION:REI Co-op Pigeon Forge\, 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310\, Pigeon Forge\, Tennessee\, 37863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230926T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T143040Z
UID:7267-1697101200-1697122800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Rocky Top BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDuring the Rocky Top BioBlitz\, participants will walk around campus looking for any kind of life: birds\, insects\, plants\, and even fungi. They will document what they find by taking pictures and uploading them to an app called iNaturalist. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure to download the iNaturalist app before the event! \n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/rocky-top-bioblitz/
LOCATION:University of TN- in front of Ayres Hall\, 1403 Circle Dr\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Science,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20230926T192133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T155442Z
UID:7281-1697220000-1697284800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Cane Creek Canyon BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Land Trust of North Alabama will host a Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve BioBlitz conducted by Discover Life in America (DLiA)\, a nonprofit organization out of Tennessee that specializes in biodiversity inventory and conservation\, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.  \n\n\n\nA BioBlitz is a citizen science event where participants learn about the plants and animals in a specific place as they look for and document them for research purposes\, and we’d like to invite you to be a part of ours!  This event is for both newbies and experts as well as amateurs and professionals in the various fields of natural science. \n\n\n\nParticipants will move through the southern part of the preserve using the iNaturalist app to document observed flora and fauna. There will also be short presentations on a variety of natural science topics conducted by DLiA as well as the Land Trust\, Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve regulars\, and possibly students and faculty from University of North Alabama. These same people will serve as subject matter experts as participants document their findings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve – 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, AL 35674 \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear/Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather. This is a rain or shine event\, though thunderstorms will cause cancelation. Set up your iNaturalist account in advance. Please note\, there is limited (or no) cell service at the preserve. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please register to join the bioblitz. You can sign up to attend one or both days. Please register for each day you plan to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 13 from 6-10:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSign-up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 14 from 8 AM – 12 PM \n\n\n\n\nSign-up
URL:https://dlia.org/event/cane-creek-canyon-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve\, 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Trust of North Alabama":MAILTO:questions@landtrustnal.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231030T210601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T215542Z
UID:7352-1699470000-1699470000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 8\, 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nAlbright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville \n\n\n\nFREE! \n\n\n\nIf you’ve wondered what actually happens when Congress fails to pass a budget and America’s most popular national park must potentially close\, check out this first-of-a-kind panel discussion on the catastrophic impacts to the park\, park visitors\, park partners\, and park neighbors. The talk will feature the executive directors from Discover Life in America\, Friends of the Smokies\, Great Smoky Mountains Association\, and other park partners. Will the park be locking the gates right before the super busy Thanksgiving holiday? Join in and discover some answers. \n\n\n\nProceeds benefit Discover Life in America.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-9/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231127T202806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T202811Z
UID:7456-1702494000-1702494000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on TapWednesday\, December 13\, 7:00 p.m.Albright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville \n\n\n\nThe Sierra Club in East TennesseeThe Harvey Broome Group \n\n\n\nFREE! \n\n\n\nNamed after Smokies advocate and Wilderness Society Founder Harvey Broome\, our local chapter of the Sierra Club has been fighting to preserve wild places\, create clean\, safe communities\, and encourage recycling and clean energy since 1972. The organization is a tenacious watchdog helping protect us from polluters\, reckless developers\, bad politicians\, climate change\, and those attempting to degrade our parks and forests. Join Jerry Thornton and others to learn more about our local chapter of the famous Sierra Club and their efforts to address climate change. \n\n\n\nProceeds benefit Discover Life in America\, Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s science partner.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-10/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231116T160040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T212050Z
UID:7402-1702710000-1702731600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birding Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Winter Birding Blitz in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday\, December 16th from 7am to 1pm. This is a free and family friendly event! \n\n\n\nWe will be looking and listening for bird activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and documenting what we find! This is a great opportunity to do some community science and learn something new! \n\n\n\nWe will use the free iNaturalist and Merlin Bird ID apps to record our findings\, so it’s helpful to download the apps and create accounts\, prior to the event. \n\n\n\nFor more details and to register for free\, send an email to Jaimie Matzko at jaimie@dlia.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Sugarlands Visitor Center in GSMNP. See google maps link below:
URL:https://dlia.org/event/winter-birding-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Education,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231127T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T170031Z
UID:7460-1704913200-1704918600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap is a monthly series hosted by Albright Grove Brewing Co. to benefit Discover Life in America\, Great Smoky Mountain National Park’s biological science and conservation partner. \n\n\n\nStay tuned to see who we are hosting in January!
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-11/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231127T214352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T172629Z
UID:7476-1707382800-1707404400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:DNA Barcoding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this informative (and fun!) workshop\, where we will be preparing specimens to be sent to be sequenced for DNA barcoding. This is a training opportunity for anyone who is interested in volunteering with DLiA ‘s DNA barcoding project\, but is open to anyone wanting to learn about the process. \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited so please send a request for a spot to Jaimie Matzko\, DLiA Biodiversity Program Specialist: jaimie@dlia.org
URL:https://dlia.org/event/dna-barcoding-workshop/
LOCATION:Twin Creeks Science Center\, 1316 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, Tennessee\, 37738
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231127T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T202540Z
UID:7463-1708542000-1708547400@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap is a monthly series hosted by Albright Grove Brewing Co. to benefit Discover Life in America\, Great Smoky Mountain National Park’s biological science and conservation partner.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-12/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20240119T160551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T160712Z
UID:7634-1709802000-1709827200@dlia.org
SUMMARY:GSMNP Science Colloquium 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 2024 Science Colloquium\, presented by GSMNP and DLiA! Learn about a wide variety of scientific topics\, new species of cave spiders and dusky salamanders\, to wetlands along the Foothills Parkway\, strategic use of social media to reduce overcrowding\, and lots more\, all from researchers working in the Smokies. All are welcome! Registration is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nRecorded talks from the 2024 Colloquium are now up on YouTube! You can find them>>> here <<< \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is free! Just follow the link below. You’ll receive a Zoom link over email that you can use to view the Colloquium on March 7th. The audience will also be able to ask questions of the speakers following their talks. Speakers DO NOT need to register and will receive Zoom link via email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and abstracts: The schedule below and the linked PDF will be updated with any changes to talk times or talk information. Check back for the most up-to-date version. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Schedule & Abstracts (PDF)\n\n\n\n2023 recorded talks (YouTube)\n\n\n\n2022 recorded talks (YouTube)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for presenters\n\n\n\nSubmit a talk\n\n\n\nCall for submissions: We welcome you to submit a presentation about your research that is either actively taking place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or that is of significance to the Smokies\, and that is at a stage in analysis where a full picture of the research can be presented. Note: due to time constraints\, we may not be able to fit all submitted talks. Paul Super will be contacting potential presenters via email about submitting a presentation. \n\n\n\nImportant dates\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 2nd – deadline to submit talk information to Paul Super (paul_super@nps.gov): (1) final title\, (2) abstract\, and (3) names and affiliations of the presenter and co-authors\n\n\n\nWeek of February 5th – presenters will receive a tentative schedule and can OK their timeslot before the schedule is posted on this page\n\n\n\nWeek of February 19th – presenters will receive a Zoom Webinar invitation via email; meeting registration will be available here for non-presenter attendees\n\n\n\n\nHelpful information\n\n\n\nConference format: The Colloquium will be held virtually via Zoom’s Webinar platform. Presenters will be set as “panelists” on the Webinar\, meaning that they can do most of the normal functions of a Zoom Meeting (share video\, audio\, and screen). Audience members will be able to ask questions and we will help manage questions. We’ll send presenters more information about what to expect closer to the colloquium. \n\n\n\nTime slots: Presentation slots will be around 20 minutes (including time for questions). We will send you a finalized schedule close to the event and will provide more details about the Q&A after each talk. \n\n\n\nPresentation format: Slide decks can be in any format (speakers will share their screen via Zoom)\, however we recommend PowerPoint\, PDF\, Google Slides or Keynote in wide-format (16:9). \n\n\n\nKnow your audience: Please note that many in the audience will have advanced degrees\, but few will have advanced degrees in your topic\, so plan to provide a bit of explanation of technical jargon and stay away from acronyms. \n\n\n\nRecording presentations: We plan to record presentations and upload them publicly to our YouTube channel as we’ve done the past few years (view last year’s recordings). Please let Paul Super know if you DO NOT want your presentation to be recorded.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/colloquium-2024/
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20231127T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T202128Z
UID:7468-1710356400-1710361800@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Conservation on Tap is a monthly series hosted by Albright Grove Brewing Co. to benefit Discover Life in America\, Great Smoky Mountain National Park’s biological science and conservation partner. \n\n\n\nConservation on TapWednesday\, March 13th at 7pmTennGreen Land Conservancyat Albright Grove Brewing Company\, Knoxville\, TN \n\n\n\nFree! \n\n\n\nGO TENNGREEN! \n\n\n\nJoin TennGreen Land Conservancy Executive Director\, Alice Hudson Pell and Development Officer\, Nichole Hidalgo Jordan for a presentation on the important land conservation work done by the nonprofit organization in East Tennessee and around the state. TennGreen has protected over 50\,000 acres of land\, 194 miles of streams and rivers\, and habitat for 69 rare species. Nichole will also discuss TennGreen’s annual Hike-a-Thon\, a monthlong friendly competition where participants hike\, paddle\, climb\, run\, and bike for excellent prizes.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/conservation-on-tap-13/
LOCATION:Albright Grove Brewing Company\, 2924 Sutherland Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
CATEGORIES:Conservation on Tap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20240313T205949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175330Z
UID:7869-1713261600-1713279600@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Moss and Bryophyte 'Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Sugarlands Visitor Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about and survey moss and bryophytes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This is a community science event that is open to all ages and skill levels. Volunteers will help DLiA staff to record moss and other non-vascular plants using the iNaturalist app!  We will cover about 3-4 miles on a moderate trail in GSMNP. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email our volunteer coordinator\, Jaimie Matzko\, jaimie@dlia.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/moss-and-bryophyte-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Fun,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T185743
CREATED:20220509T143611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T192640Z
UID:5680-1713700800-1713888000@dlia.org
SUMMARY:Great Smokies Eco-Adventure: April 21-23
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for an immersive Smokies experience like none other! Spend your days exploring the wilds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and your nights glamorously camping off the grid. DLiA and partner A Walk in the Woods bring you an exclusive 3-day\, 2-night adventure\, with expert-led nature hikes\, camping in a luxurious off-grid setting\, mouth-watering\, local food and drink\, and much more. All proceeds from this fundraising event will help DLiA discover and conserve the rich biodiversity of the Smokies. \n\n\n\nA Walk in the Woods has generously provided access to Camp Atagahi\, their staff\, and their Smokies expertise to make this event really shine! \n\n\n\nDLiA’s Will\, Jaimie\, and Todd will be your guides for the duration of the Eco-Adventure. They’re excited to be your gracious hosts and share their expert knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the Smokies! \n\n\n\nThe Great Smokies Eco-Adventure is a truly unique experience!  \n\n\n\n\nGuided hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to learn about local flora and fauna\, including wildflowers and other plants\, pollinators and insects\, fungi and more!\n\n\n\nHike on a section of the legendary Appalachian Trail (AT)\n\n\n\nMorning bird-watching at camp\n\n\n\nGuided night hike to look for nocturnal creatures\, using a bat detector and UV flashlights.\n\n\n\nEvening campfires to share stories and s’mores\n\n\n\nFreshly prepared meals\, including beer and wine.\n\n\n\nLuxury Camping Accommodations\, including spacious tents with cots and mattress\n\n\n\nEnjoy hot showers after a day on the trail\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nYo\n\n\n\nCamp Atagahi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Smokies Eco-Adventure is co-hosted by Discover Life in America and A Walk in the Woods. As an award-winning\, locally owned and operated tour guide company\, A Walk in the Woods has been helping people get the most out of their Smoky Mountains experience for over 23 years\, serving over 100\,000 visitors along the way! \n\n\n\nAll meals are included with your ticket price\, prepared on site with local produce\, cheeses\, and other ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Beer and wine are also provided as well as soft drinks of your choice. (We’ll inquire about your dietary restrictions and beverage choices close to the event.)  \n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Atagahi is A Walk in the Woods’ premiere off-grid camping facility located in a small valley just north of the National Park boundary between Pitman Center and Cosby\, Tennessee. It features a well-stocked off-grid commercial kitchen and excellent bathroom facility with running water\, flush toilets\, and hot showers. Guests are lulled to sleep at night by the babbling creek that flows through camp. Tents are spacious\, mounted on wooden platforms\, and feature a covered “front porch” area where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine\, listening to the sounds of nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nGuided Hikes in the Smokies\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Smokies Eco-Adventure in April features guided hikes during peak wildflower season in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (a short drive from Camp Atagahi). We’ll keep it slow and easy-going\, with lots of stops to admire and talk about the Smokies’ incredible biodiversity\, including native trees\, pollinating insects\, birds\, and more. We’ll also share our expert knowledge of the cultural history of the landscape. \n\n\n\nOur one-of-a-kind hikes will leave you with a new appreciation for the incredible variety of life in the Smokies region and they’re really fun\, too! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEco-Adventure Itinerary \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 21: Guests will meet in GSMNP at noon and enjoy light snacks and introductions. We’ll go on guided hike led by DLiA staff on the Twin Creeks Trail (Total trail mileage under 2 miles)  In the late afternoon\, we’ll get load up our gear and get transported to A Walk in the Woods’ private off-grid camp located near Cosby and settle into our not-too-rustic glamping accommodations. We’ll have drinks and a wholesome dinner. We’ll finish off with s’mores around a campfire.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, April 22:  We’ll have locally-sourced coffee and a hot breakfast at camp and pack sack lunches. We’ll then head to the Greenbrier area in GSMNP on our hike to Fern Branch Falls on the Porter’s Creek trail. This hike is 4 miles round-trip and is considered moderate. We’ll arrive back at camp by late afternoon and enjoy southern fixins’ around the campfire. If you’re up for it\, we’ll go for a night hike at the camp to look for nocturnal critters.  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 23: We’ll start with a hot breakfast\, pack sack lunches\, and pack up our gear.  If the conditions and views are favorable\, we head up to the high elevations in the park for a hike along the infamous Appalachian Trail. We’ll finish up around 4 pm. We’ll say our goodbyes and guests will depart. \n\n\n\n Please note: The itinerary may change due to weather conditions\, park closures or at the discretion of DLIA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $950 per person\n\n\n\nYour ticket purchase supports Discover Life in America (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)\, helping us continue our work as a partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tickets are $950 per person\, which includes accommodations\, food and alcohol\, as well as expert-guided nature hikes. \n\n\n\nPricing is based on double occupancy of tents\, so if you are traveling alone\, you may be assigned to share a tent with someone of the same gender. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSES: April 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is due upon ticket purchase. If you decide to cancel your spot\, we will refund your ticket only if we are able to sell your ticket. No refunds will be given after registration closes on April 1st.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will your ticket purchase support\n\n\n\n\nBiodiversity research in the Smokies\n\n\n\nOur biology interships…\n\n\n\n…and photo/videography internships\n\n\n\nBiodiversity education\n\n\n\nPublic engagement through community science\n\n\n\nConservation of creatures great and small in the Smokies\n\n\n\n\nSpecifically\, you’ll help support\n\n\n\n\nresearch with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory\, aimed at cataloging\, understanding\, and ultimately conserving the 21\,000+ species that call the Smokies home\n\n\n\nour world-class summer internship program\, where we train the next generation of scientists and nature advocates through an immersive experience in the Smokies\n\n\n\nour educational programming in and around Great Smoky Mountains NP\, fostering nature literacy among our community ( iScience and Smokies Most Wanted)\n\n\n\nand much more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELECTRICITY AND CELL SERVICE: There is no electricity at Camp Atagahi other than a battery back that you may use to charge your phone. There is little to no cell reception at the Camp and in the National Park. Please plan accordingly. If you use a CPAP machine to sleep\, you may consider purchasing an appropriate battery pack to power that device during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nQ. What is the expected weather? \n\n\n\nApril in the Smokies is usually mild\, with daytime temperatures reaching the 50s and 60s\, and nighttime sometimes approaching the freezing mark. It’s best to wear layers that you can shed if it’s warm or pile on for those cool nights. But this of course varies from year to year. The region does receive lots of rain (which fuels the growth of all those wildflowers)\, so be sure to pack a rain jacket or poncho. \n\n\n\nQ. How many people will be in attendance? \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 15 attendees at the eco-camp where we’ll be staying (2 people per tent with 10 tents). This is a nice group size that permits lots of one-on-one interaction with your guides. \n\n\n\nQ. If don’t consider myself a serious hiker\, will I be able to keep up? \n\n\n\nOur hikes are very much tailored to the abilities and interests of the group and generally follow a leisurely pace as we stop and look at insects\, mushrooms\, and lots of other sights to see. As long as you are able to walk around 4 miles over several hours\, you should be fine. \n\n\n\nQ. If I come to the Eco-Adventure alone\, will I have to share a tent? \n\n\n\nThe ticket price for this event is based on double occupancy\, so expect that singletons may be paired with another same-gender singleton. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet a fellow nature lover and future friend! \n\n\n\nQ. What is included in the ticket price? \n\n\n\nThe ticket price includes all accommodations\, food (including vegetarian and vegan options)\, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, and expert-led hikes from noon Sunday through Tuesday afternoon. \n\n\n\nQ. What do I need to bring? \n\n\n\nPlease bring a sleeping bag\, towel\, day pack and wear sturdy hiking shoes\, rain gear and cool weather clothing. Also\, please bring a well-fitting face mask. Tents\, cots\, sleeping pads\, and other basics are all provided. You can find a full list of required and recommended items above on this page. Attendees will receive additional information via email prior to the event. \n\n\n\nQ. Will there be electricity or cell service at the camp? \n\n\n\nCamp Atagahi does not have grid electricity\, however\, we will provide a battery back that you can use to charge your cell phone and other small electronics. There is little to no cell signal in the area. The Eco-Adventure is a great chance to step away from the busy world and enjoy some screen-free time in nature! \n\n\n\nQ. If I have any other questions\, who should I contact? \n\n\n\nPlease contact DLiA’s Biodiversity Program Specialist\, Jaimie Matzko\, at jaimie@dlia.org and she’ll be happy to answer your questions about the Eco-Adventure. You can also visit dlia.org to learn more about DLiA’s work in the Smokies.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/spring-adventure-2024/
CATEGORIES:Fun,Fundraiser,Science
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