Sorry, 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 [...]

Sorry, 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 [...]

Sorry, 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 [...]

Sorry, 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 [...]

Sorry, 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. [...]

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 a rich sense of wonder in the natural world. We [...]

Sorry, 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, [...]

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 general natural history of each species, including but not limited to: distribution, associations, reproduction, status, conservation, research methods, etc. [...]