Thank you for volunteering for Discover Life in America! See the event details below:

Fern Foray

When? Friday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where? Little River Trailhead, GSMNP

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of ferns in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! UTK Ecology and Evolutionary Biology lecturer and renowned botany expert, Dr. Pat Cox, will share her in-depth knowledge of the park’s diverse fern species. Discover the art of identifying and documenting these fascinating plants as she recounts her experience leading an ambitious team in a park-wide fern foray for the ATBI, covering every trail in the park! We will be using the iNaturalist app, to take photos and share to the community science platform. No prior experience necessary!

We will be using the iNaturalist app, to take photos and share to the community science platform. No prior experience necessary!

Event Details:

Download iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)
Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account
Bring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking

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