Adults
Liken’ Lichens Teacher Workshop-FULL
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. LICHENS...these mysterious organisms have fascinated people for years. Not a plant, not a fungus, but a surprisingly elegant combination of the two. Lichens are also an excellent opportunity to engage students in citizen science research in your schoolyard. Spend the […]
Road Scholar: A Hiking Adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscover the beauty of spring in the most rugged mountains in Appalachia! Led by our education staff, daily hikes will explore the cultural and natural history of this region with its unique traditions and rich biodiversity. Start each day with a hot breakfast then pack a lunch, grab your daypack and head out on the trail.
FULL- Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Reptiles and Amphibians
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis course is currently waitlisted for the 2019 season. 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 be given to general natural history […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Aquatic Natural History
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis event is currently waitlisted for the 2019 Season. 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 trips. Topics will include aquatic […]
Teacher Escape Weekend I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your school's visit. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and make new friends.
FULL – Teacher Escape Weekend II
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. Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may […]
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, […]
FULL – Teacher Escape Weekend III
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. Escape to the Smokies and join Tremont's teacher/naturalists for an exciting look at what Tremont has to offer. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, learn about new Tremont programs and answer questions you may have before your […]
Road Scholar: A Hiking Adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains
Discover the unique cultural traditions and rich biodiversity of the Smokies by hitting the trail. Fall color reaches its peak this time of year. Watch the spectacular colors progress through out the week. Explore these ancient mountains with daily hikes through breathtaking scenery. Hikes will be 5-13 miles in length, making this program strenuous. In the […]
Homecoming – Full Weekend Package
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSpend the weekend celebrating Tremont’s 50th anniversary during our annual Homecoming gathering. This special package deal is a one-of-a-kind experience and open to all. Space is limited. The full weekend package includes: Saturday and Sunday nights lodging in our Dormitory Four meals (Saturday supper; Sunday breakfast, sack lunch, and Homecoming dinner) Relaxed and informal activities on […]
Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesUnlike many photography workshops, our price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country. Combine that with the location inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and it is a real steal. There will be demonstrations on Photoshop techniques, close-up techniques, and wildlife photography. And, of […]
Sierra Club – Autumn Glory in the Smokies
Come hike with fellow outdoor enthusiasts through the hiking club founded by John Muir in 1892. Beginner and experienced hikers are welcome. Each day begins with eating a hearty breakfast and packing a trail lunch. We travel to our trail location for the day’s hike and return mid to late afternoon to relax and/or socialize. We meet […]
FULL – Women’s Fall Backpack
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis course is currently full. Please contact [email protected] to be added to our waitlist. What better way is there to enjoy early fall than with a group of adventurous women on the trail and around the campfire. It’s “Girl Power” all the way as we climb mountains, ford streams and leave our hectic lives behind. […]
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 – Volunteer Work Day 2019
Sorry, Volunteer Work Day is at capacity! If you are interested in volunteering with Tremont, please complete our Volunteer Application to be among the first to learn about volunteer opportunities! Volunteer Work Day is a long-standing tradition at Tremont Institute. Volunteers arrive at 9:00 am and spend the day helping Tremont with a variety of […]
CANCELED – Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder Course
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this course is canceled. The Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder Course is ideal for scout leaders, camp counselors, traveling missionaries, and any other youth or outdoor worker. It not only offers hands-on training for dealing with bites, burns and other injuries, but also teaches participants how to manage conditions brought about […]
Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder Refresher
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesIf you have taken Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder in the past and are due for a renewal, this program will satisfy the requirements to renew certification in First Responder on the national registry. This program is also an excellent review of wilderness medical information and skills. Limited enrollment! Program lasts from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon. […]
FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Naturalist Skills
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. 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, […]
Winter Woody Plant ID – Day Program
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 simply interested in further developing their naturalist skills. The Smokies are a great place to […]
CANCELLED – Winter Photo Master Class
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this course is cancelled. Join master landscape photographer Will Clay and close-up specialist Ken Thompson for this special weekend featuring the “creative uses of winter light.” The class will emphasize the use of winter light; sunrise and sunset, overcast, and midday light to create master photographs in the Smokies. There […]
