Celebrating the Legacy

Tremont Welcomes Sandra Byrd!



October 23 - 26
Fall Photo Workshop

November 14
Volunteer Work Day



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

Elderhostel
      Spring
      Fall

Wilderness
First Responder
      WFR Main
      WFR Refresher

Special Events
      Scavanger Hunt
      Open House
      Homecoming
May 7-9, 2010

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.

2010 cost: $274 per person


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.



Back to SANCP Main





Home - Contact Us