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Moss and Bryophyte ‘Blitz

  • March 13, 2024
  • Will Kuhn
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Meet at Sugarlands Visitor Center Join 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 […]
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DNA barcoding confirms firefly species in the park

  • February 15, 2024
  • Jaimie Matzko
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Read it in the “Word from the Smokies” in the Asheville Citizen Times! Anyone who watches murder mystery TV shows or listens to true-crime podcasts has probably heard of the use of DNA analysis in forensic science to exonerate or implicate a suspect. But what if DNA analysis could also […]
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DNA Barcoding Workshop

  • November 27, 2023
  • Jaimie Matzko
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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 […]
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Great Smokies Eco-Adventure: Oct 27-29

  • November 21, 2023
  • Jaimie Matzko
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DLiA and partner A Walk in the Woods bring you a 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.
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Gall and Leafminer Blitz

  • November 14, 2023
  • Jaimie Matzko
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Join us for a Gall and Leafminer 'Blitz in Cades Cove on Friday, November 22th from 10am to 3pm. This is a free and family friendly event!
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