Bioblitz @ River Bluff 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 River Bluff Trail below the Norris Dam in Rocky Top, Tennessee. WEATHER UPDATE: Unfortunately, the weather outlook for Friday is not looking great […]
- Date: May 6, 2022
- Timing: 5:30pm - 12:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Beetles
Beetles of the Smokies Victoria Bayless, Curator, Louisiana State Arthropod Museum Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains over 2,600 known beetle species. Victoria Bayless had a hand in discovering many of them through her work with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). Learn about the incredible diversity of beetles in […]
- Date: May 20, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fireflies at Norton Creek 2022
Enjoy guided firefly viewing in style at DLiA’s annual fundraising event in the Smokies.
- Date: June 9, 2022
- Timing: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Safe Passage
Safe Passage: helping wildlife cross the I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Jeff Hunter, National Parks Conservation Association Safe Passage is a coalition of folks working to create safe crossings for wildlife to cross Interstate 40 and other roadways in the Smokies area. It’s also the subject of a book from Great […]
- Date: June 17, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bioblitz @ Nottely Tailwater 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 Nottely Tailwater Trail at Nottely Dam, in Blairsville, Georgia. Register What’s a bioblitz? During a bioblitz, volunteers help document as many kinds of […]
- Date: June 24, 2022
- Timing: 6:00pm - 12:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: African American Experience
The African American Experience in the Smokies: making the invisible visible Atalaya Dorfield, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Do you remember the time when you were sitting on the front porch with your grandparents, and they told you a story? Not just any story, but a story that made you […]
- Date: July 15, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Nematodes
The fascinating world of nematodes Tom Powers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Largely unseen, nematodes–also called round worms–are tiny creatures and they’re everywhere! Some help recycle nutrients in the soil and water, some are predators, and others are parasites of animals, plants and other living things. Together, they serve many important roles […]
- Date: August 19, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Science at Sugarlands: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: 72 years of public education in the Smokies Joey Shaw, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual event that draws in thousands of nature enthusiasts (“pilgrims”) to the area to attend expert-guided nature walks, hikes, and informational sessions celebrating the beauty […]
- Date: September 16, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
September 17th at 1pm ESTSmokies Most Wanted: Help Record Life in the Smokies! October 15th at 1pm ESTSmokies Most Wanted: Community Science for the Whole Family! November 19th at 1pm ESTSmokies Most Wanted: #OptOutside with iNaturalist! September 17th at 1pmSmokies Most Wanted: Help Record Life in the Smokies! In this […]
- Date: September 17, 2022
- Timing: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Address: 2655 Teaster Ln Suite 310, Pigeon Forge.
Record Life in the Smokies at Sugarlands Visitor Center
Join Discover Life in America at Sugarlands Visitor Center to learn about using iNaturalist and the Smokies Most Wanted Program! Help us record life in the Smokies as a community scientist! Use the iNaturalist app to record any animal, plant and other lifeform you find in the National Park. Want […]
- Date: September 22, 2022
- Timing: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Address: 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road, Gatlinburg.