Naturalist Classes
CANCELLED – Exploring the Benefits of Life Outdoors with Tremont
REI Knoxville 6700 Papermill Drive NW, Knoxville, TNSorry for the inconvenience, but this program has been cancelled. "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." - Rachel Carson. Join Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont in this interactive exploration of how your passion to be in the outdoors can be […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Skills for Sharing Nature
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Developing the skills and techniques to effectively share nature with others has never been more important than now, as we live in a time that sees humanity becoming increasingly disconnected from […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Reptiles and Amphibians
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. We will focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Emphasis will […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Aquatic Natural History
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. This course provides an overview of the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Plants
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Delve into the incredible diversity of plants found in the Southern Appalachians! We’ll make it easy to learn botanical terms, plant taxonomy, and plant identification. Students will participate in several field […]
Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Naturalist Skills
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesOne of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. The world teems with mystery, beauty, and fleeting glimpses. What is the naturalist’s role? The naturalist learns from nature first-hand. Becoming a naturalist is a lifelong process of noticing, exploring, discovering, and experiencing a rich sense of wonder in the natural world. We teach […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Ecology
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Learn about the ecology of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips. Topics will include geological history, plant community […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Birds
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching? Discover the many bird species of the southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Mammals
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Explore the diversity of mammal species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains with a focus on the management practices used within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Emphasis will be given to […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) Elective – Geology
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. This course is an elective of the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Explore the hidden backbone of the mountains while immersing yourself in this overlooked yet vital aspect of Smokies natural history. Using field geology techniques, we will investigate both popular and […]
CANCELLED – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Naturalist Skills
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this program has been cancelled. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. The world teems with mystery, beauty, and fleeting glimpses. What is the naturalist’s role? The naturalist learns from nature first-hand. Becoming a naturalist is a lifelong process of noticing, exploring, discovering, and experiencing […]
FULL – Winter Woody Plant ID – Day Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. Do you know what to look for to identify trees and shrubs in the wintertime? Discover a number of leafless characteristics that will help you do so. This program is perfect for naturalist certification graduates as well as those who are […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Mammals
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Explore the diversity of mammal species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains with a focus on the management practices used within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Emphasis will be […]
CANCELLED – Likin’ Lichens
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this program has been cancelled. We are pleased to offer this as an elective of our Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program in 2021. LICHENS...these mysterious organisms have fascinated people for years. Their life history and diversity is fascinating, and they serve as habitat for other bizarre creatures—the tardigrades, or water […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Birds
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. What could be better than a weekend of birdwatching? Discover the many bird species of the southern Appalachian Mountains while we focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Plants
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Delve into the incredible diversity of plants found in the Southern Appalachians! We’ll make it easy to learn botanical terms, plant taxonomy, and plant identification. Students will participate in […]
FULL -Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Skills for Sharing Nature
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesOne of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Developing the skills and techniques to effectively share nature with others has never been more important than now, as we live in a time that sees humanity becoming increasingly disconnected from the natural world. Through Skills for Sharing Nature, you will hone your abilities to […]
Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Plants
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesRegistration Closed. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Delve into the incredible diversity of plants found in the Southern Appalachians! We’ll make it easy to learn botanical terms, plant taxonomy, and plant identification. Students will participate in several field classes during which they will investigate particular plant communities, learning the […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Reptiles and Amphibians
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. We will focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Aquatic Natural History
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. This course provides an overview of the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions […]
Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Naturalist Skills
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesOne of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. The world teems with mystery, beauty, and fleeting glimpses. What is the naturalist’s role? The naturalist learns from nature first-hand. Becoming a naturalist is a lifelong process of noticing, exploring, discovering, and experiencing a rich sense of wonder in the natural world. We […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Ecology
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Learn about the ecology of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips. Topics will include geological history, plant […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Mammals
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Explore the diversity of mammal species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, focusing on the management practices used within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Emphasis will be given to general […]
FULL – Geology Workshop
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. This course is an elective of the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program. Explore the hidden backbone of the mountains while immersing yourself in this overlooked yet vital aspect of Smokies' natural history. Using field geology techniques, we will investigate both popular […]
FULL – Naturalist Skills — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesBecoming a naturalist is a lifelong process of nurturing one’s sense of wonder while discovering and experiencing the riches found in the natural world. Learn and practice naturalist skills that will connect you to nature in deep and meaningful ways.
FULL – Winter Woody Plant ID — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program Elective
Do you know what details to look for to identify trees and shrubs in the wintertime? In this course, you’ll learn to notice leafless characteristics that will benefit your observation and identification skills year-round.
FULL – Skills for Sharing Nature — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDeveloping the skills and techniques to effectively share nature with others has never been more important than now. Learn to develop and facilitate engaging experiences in nature, help others find meaning in their experiences, and tease out relevance when engaging with any subject matter.
Likin’ Lichens — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program Elective
During this field-based course, you’ll spend the weekend delving into the enchanting world of lichens, learning their basic ecology, identification, and natural history.
Full – Birds of the Smokies — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWhat could be better than a weekend of birdwatching? How about building your skills, connecting with fellow enthusiasts, and discovering the diversity of the Smokies?
FULL – Plants — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDelve into the incredible diversity of plants found in the southern Appalachians! In this weekend-long course, we’ll make it easy to learn botanical terms, plant taxonomy, and plant identification.
NEW – Naturalist Week at Tremont
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesLearn from nature, deepen your connection to the natural world, and develop your outdoor skills at Naturalist Week, a one-of-a-kind summer camp for adults.
FULL – Reptiles and Amphibians — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the southern Appalachian mountains. You’ll leave Tremont with a new appreciation for the diversity of reptiles and amphibians in the Smokies.
Full – Aquatic Natural History — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWhere does the river begin and end? It sounds simple, but this course will explore the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the southern Appalachian mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Full – Southern Appalachian Ecology — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesLearn about the ecology of the southern Appalachian mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips.
Full – Naturalist Skills — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesBecoming a naturalist is a lifelong process of nurturing one’s sense of wonder while discovering and experiencing the riches found in the natural world. Learn and practice naturalist skills that will connect you to nature in deep and meaningful ways.
Geology — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program Elective
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExplore the hidden backbone of the mountains while immersing yourself in this overlooked — yet vital— aspect of Smokies' natural history.
FULL – Mammals — Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program
Explore the diversity of mammal species in the southern Appalachian mountains, focusing on the management practices used within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Naturalist Skills
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThe natural world is teeming with mystery, beauty, and wonder, often only experienced only through fleeting glimpses. Become a better observer of natural phenomena, learn how to provoke your curiosity and ask meaningful questions, and discover new ways to document your outdoor experiences so you can learn and grow as a naturalist.
Winter Woody Plant ID
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesKnow what details to look for while trying to identify trees and shrubs in the wintertime. In this course, you’ll learn to notice leafless characteristics that will benefit your observation and identification skills year-round.
Likin’ Lichens
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDuring this field-based course, you’ll spend the weekend delving into the enchanting world of lichens, learning their basic ecology, identification, and natural history.
Skills for Sharing Nature
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesHone your ability to develop and facilitate engaging experiences in nature, help others find meaning in their experiences, and tease out relevance when engaging with any subject matter. We’ll explore skills, resources, and strategies for making these meaningful connections with nature while practicing our own naturalist skills.
FULL – Birds of the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesFrom high, exposed peaks, to warmer sheltered lowlands, around 240 species of birds have been found inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including 60 year-round residents. Get to know this abundance of avifauna during a spectacular weekend of discovery, exploration and learning.
Plants of the Smokies – FULL
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDelve into the incredible diversity of plants found in the southern Appalachians! In this weekend-long course, we’ll make it easy to learn botanical terms, plant taxonomy, and plant identification.
Naturalist Week: Summer Camp for Adults
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesLearn from nature, deepen your connection to the natural world, and develop your outdoor skills at Naturalist Week, a one-of-a-kind summer camp for adults.
Reptiles and Amphibians – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the southern Appalachian mountains. Immerse yourself in a weekend of exploration and learning about these fascinating, secretive, and often feared and misunderstood creatures.
Aquatic Natural History
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWhere does the river begin and end? It sounds simple, but this course will explore the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the southern Appalachian mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Naturalist Skills
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThe natural world is teeming with mystery, beauty, and wonder, often only experienced only through fleeting glimpses. Become a better observer of natural phenomena, learn how to provoke your curiosity and ask meaningful questions, and discover new ways to document your outdoor experiences so you can learn and grow as a naturalist.
Southern Appalachian Ecology – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesGain a deeper understanding of the mountains, including the flora and fauna that call this place home – skills that can also be applied to your surroundings in any natural environment.
Mammals of the Smokies – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExplore the diversity of mammal species in the southern Appalachian mountains, focusing on the management practices used within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Geology – FULL
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExplore the hidden backbone of the mountains while immersing yourself in this overlooked — yet vital— aspect of Smokies’ natural history.
