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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Salamander Ball 2021
Join us at the Parkway Drive-In Theatre in Maryville for our annual spectacular salamander selebration: the Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball on Wheels!
- Date: October 23, 2021
- Timing: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Address: 2909 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville.
GSMNP Science Colloquium 2022
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and DLiA present the annual 2022 Science Colloquium virtually over Zoom. Learn about the science happening in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the local and regional researchers that are making it happen! Registration is free and open to the public. Location: virtual via Zoom […]
- Date: March 3, 2022
- Timing: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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iNaturalist Workshop for Teachers
Join us for a free virtual workshop to learn about DLiA’s iScience program and how teachers and students can use the app iNaturalist to study biodiversity. The workshop is geared towards educators of iScience-age students in grades 5-8, but educators who work with different age groups, parents, and others are […]
- Date: March 3, 2022
- Timing: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Blue Ridge Parkway Research and Science Symposium
The Blue Ridge Parkway issues around three dozen research permits each year, but research isn’t science until the results are shared with the broader community. The Blue Ridge Parkway Science Symposium is one way Parkway research partners can share their results and insights for the understanding and protection of our […]
- Date: April 5, 2022
- Timing: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Great Smokies Eco-Adventure 2022
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: April 10, 2022
- Timing: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address: , .