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SUMMARY:Science at Sugarlands: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: 72 years of public education in the Smokies\n\n\n\nJoey Shaw\, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\n\n\n\nThe 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 of the Great Smoky Mountains. Joey Shaw\, who tirelessly organizes the event every year\, will talk about the past\, present and future of the 72-year-old pilgrimage. \n\n\n\nVisit our main Science at Sugarlands page to for more information\, registration for this free virtual talk\, and recordings of past Science at Sugarlands presentations. \n\n\n\n// Cover photo: trout lily and spring beauty by Will Kuhn
URL:https://dlia.org/event/science-at-sugarlands-spring-wildflower-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Tennessee
CATEGORIES:Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Science at Sugarlands
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SUMMARY:REI Co-op Class Series: Smokies Most Wanted
DESCRIPTION:September 17th at 1pm ESTSmokies Most Wanted: Help Record Life in the Smokies! \n\n\n\nOctober 15th at 1pm ESTSmokies Most Wanted: Community Science for the Whole Family! \n\n\n\nNovember 19th at 1pm ESTSmokies Most Wanted: #OptOutside with iNaturalist!  \n\n\n\nSeptember 17th at 1pmSmokies Most Wanted: Help Record Life in the Smokies! \n\n\n\nIn this program\, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to document the animals and plants you encounter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, through a community science project called Smokies Most Wanted. You’ll learn how to participate and make the most of iNaturalist\, how you can seek out specific Smokies species in a virtual scavenger hunt\, and how your contributions will help the park better protect its natural resources. (Parent/guardian permission required for kids under 13.) \n\n\n\nRegister here for September 17th: https://www.rei.com/…/smokies-most-wanted-help…/318113 \n\n\n\nOctober 15th at 1pmSmokies Most Wanted: Community Science for the Whole Family \n\n\n\nAre you looking for new ways to make family outdoor adventures more fun and educational? In this program\, you’ll learn how to use a nature app called iNaturalist to become community scientists! We will teach you and your family how to document the animals and plants you encounter whether you are in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or even in your own backyard. It’s fun\, easy\, and great for kids and families! (Parent/guardian permission required for kids under 13.) \n\n\n\nRegister here for October 15th:https://www.rei.com/…/smokies-most-wanted…/318156 \n\n\n\nNovember 19th at 1pmSmokies Most Wanted: Opt Outside with iNaturalist \n\n\n\n“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.) \n\n\n\nRegister here for November 19th:https://www.rei.com/…/smokies-most-wanted-opt…/318157
URL:https://dlia.org/event/rei-co-op-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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SUMMARY:Record Life in the Smokies at Sugarlands Visitor Center
DESCRIPTION: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 to take things up a notch? Look for the 100+ high priority species found in our Smokies Most Wanted Guide.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/record-life-in-the-smokies-at-sugarlands-visitor-center/
LOCATION:Sugarlands Visitor Center\, 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road\, Gatlinburg\, Tennessee\, 37738\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join Discover Life in America to “Record life in the Smokies” as part of our Smokies Most Wanted program at Oconoluftee Visitor Center in GSMNP! \n\n\n\nEstablished in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September\, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community\, inspires environmental stewardship\, and encourages use of open space for education\, recreation\, and health benefits. This year\, National Public Lands Day falls on September 24\, 2022.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/national-public-lands-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Oconoluftee Vistor Center\, 1194 Newfound Gap Rd\, Cherokee\, North Carolina\, 28719\, United States
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