Tremont Homecoming Fundraiser
The evening includes dinner,
activities, entertainment
and a silent auction all
benefitting Tremont.
Featuring Bill Landry of the Heartland
Series and Townsend's own Special
Delivery Bluegrass Band. Click here
for more information.

Tremont Events
Workshops, hikes, camping trips
and more!
View the 2010-2011 calendar.

Plans to Improve Tremont
Click here to learn more from Tremont
about the Environmental Assessment
that the park released on improving our facilities.

Tremont eNews
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by our naturalists.

Walker Valley Reflections
The Spring Edition of our newsletter is now available online. In this edition: 2009
Annual Report, articles from our naturalists, information on upcoming events, and more! View online.

Adults and Families

Naturalist Certification
    Overview
    Naturalist Skills
    Interpretation
    Birds
    Aquatic Ecology
    Plants
    Reptiles
      & Amphibians
    Southern
      Appalachian Ecology
    Mammals

Day Hikes and Programs

Family Adventures
      Family Camp
      Family Weekend

Photo Workshops
      Spring
      Fall

Women's Backpack

Hiking Week

Road Scholar
      Spring
      Fall

Wilderness
First Responder
      WFR Main
      WFR Refresher

Special Events
      Scavenger Hunt
      Homecoming

Birds of the Smokies May 6-8, 2011 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 Mountains National Park. Emphasis will be given to general natural history of each species, including but not limited to; distribution, associations, reproduction, vocalizations, status, conservation, research methods, etc. Fieldtrips will take us to a variety of habitats, from low elevations to high, in search of these remarkable creatures Goal: To give the student an overview of the variety, distribution, management, and natural history of birds that inhabit the southern Appalachian Mountains. Cost: $288 per person TEACHERS: By attending this program, you will qualify to be free when you bring your school group, and all of your students will get $8 off their price.

For more information on the birds course, view a sample schedule.

Specific objectives of this course are:

1. To introduce the student to bird taxonomy and identification.

2. To introduce the student to the distribution and habitat preferences of birds in this region.

3. To discuss the general natural history of birds in this region.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify taxonomic groups and many of the species within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

2. Create a natural history report on a bird of their choice.

3. Identify major conservation concerns as they relate to birds.

New Cancellation Policy, effective January 1, 2010

Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.

If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.

* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.

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