Thank you for registering for the Pollinator Survey at Purchase Knob with Discover Life in America! See the event details below:

When? Wednesday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern

Where? Appalachian Highlands Learning Center at 107 Purchase Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785

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!

We will also be conducting bumble bee survey to submit field data to Xerces Society's Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas!

Before the event:

Download iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)
Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account

Optional training video:

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.

Pollinator Survey at Purchase Knob

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Pollinator Survey at Purchase Knob

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