Science at Sugarlands: Arthropods
There are tons of tiny creatures dwelling in the soil and leaf litter in high elevation spruce-fir forests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These insects, millipedes, pseudoscorpions, and other arthropods are poorly studied but serve an important role in these mountain ecosystems. Learn about these tiny, fascinating creatures and the new discoveries being made every day!
- Date: June 18, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bioblitz at Abrams Creek
Help DLiA sample pollinators and other insects in an under-sampled region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This event is free, but spaces are limited. No previous experience needed, although expertise is welcome!
- Date: June 26, 2021
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Birds
Birds of the Smokies Keith Watson, local bird expert For more information about this free virtual event and to register, please visit our main Science at Sugarlands page.
- Date: July 16, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bioblitz @ Cave Mountain Trail
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 the Cave Mountain Small Wild Area on the south side of Guntersville Dam for a bioblitz of the Cave Mountain Trail.
- Date: July 17, 2021
- Timing: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Bioblitz @ East Lakeshore Trail
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 for a bioblitz of the East Lakeshore Trail on Tellico Lake.
- Date: July 31, 2021
- Timing: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Water Bears
Water bears, also called tardigrades or moss piglets, are microscopic creatures that live on moss and in aquatic environments. These tiny creatures have captured the imagination of the world because they are practically indestructible. Learn about water bears from Dr. Paul Bartels, who has studies them in the Smokies for years and even named several new water bear species.
- Date: August 20, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Great Smokies Eco-Adventure
Experience the Smokies like never before! Spend your days exploring the wilds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and your nights glamorously camping off the grid. DLiA is partnering with A Walk in the Woods to bring you this exclusive 3-day, 2-night adventure that will include guided hikes and nature […]
- Date: August 29, 2021
- Timing: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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BioBlitz @ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
BioBlitz @ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Join DLiA, the USFWS and the Tennessee Valley Authority for this free, family-friendly event where you can be a citizen scientist and learn about the natural wonders found at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge near Springville, TN! REGISTER HERE What will we do? A […]
- Date: September 11, 2021
- Timing: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Address: 1371 Wildlife Drive, Springville.
Science at Sugarlands: Elk
Elk are native to the eastern US but were lost in the region due to overhunting. They were reintroduced into the park in 2002 and since then, their numbers have continued to climb. Learn about these incredible animals from Joseph Yarkovich, who studies them in the Smokies.
- Date: September 17, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Herbarium
The park’s herbarium houses thousands of plant specimens and other flora from around the park, from common trees to rare and endangered plants. Janie has been volunteering in the herbarium for decades now and she’ll tell you all about it!
- Date: October 15, 2021
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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