Thank you for registering for the Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training with Discover Life in America and the Xerces Society! See the event details below:

Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training

When? Saturday, August 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where? Discover Life in America office 1316 Cherokee Orchard Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Directions: from Cherokee Orchard Road, turn right into the Twin Creeks complex and continue on the road past the Twin Creeks Science Center and the road that goes to the pavilion until you see our little cabin and the Discover Life in America sign.

Description: Join us to learn how you can participate in surveying bumble bees with Discover Life in America and the Xerces Society's Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas! This workshop is a hands-on training for anyone interested in conducting bumble bee surveys at specified sites within GSMNP during the month of September through the Xerces Society's Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas.

Pre-training Materials:

Please watch this video on YouTube before the training:

Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas Training: 2025

What to bring:

Bring water and a sack lunch (we’ll also provide water)
Wear weather-appropriate clothing for field work: long pants and shoes or boots
Smart phone or camera
Writing utensil and notebook or pad
Personal sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Rain gear
Backpack for gear during field work

Questions? Contact DLiA's Director of Communications and Outreach, Jaimie Matzko at jaimie@dlia.org or 865-258-9055.

Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training

By DISCOVER LIFE IN AMERICA INC

Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training