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

Pollinator 'Blitz

When? Thursday, April 17 from 10 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 document pollinators and the host plants and wildflowers they are visiting! There is so much more to learn about pollinators and their vital role in the ecosystems of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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.