Each day will be full of exciting discoveries as your kid gets up close and personal with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home. Campers will search for salamanders, collect insects, experience the power of a waterfall, hike through the wilderness, cool off in the swimming hole, and laugh with their new […]
Wilderness Adventure Trek provides a unique opportunity for teens to become fully immersed in the wilderness for longer than a weekend camping trip, all with the guidance of Tremont’s experienced professional naturalists. As campers climb a mountain carrying everything needed to survive for 4 days and 3 nights, they will understand what backpacking is all […]
Campers will paddle to remote locations, set up camp under the trees, and spend their days exploring streams, coves, and hollows in search of biodiversity. Alongside Tremont’s naturalists, participants contribute to the All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory — an ambitious project led by Discover Life in America to document the estimated 60,000–80,000 species living in the Smokies. From […]
Share the magic of summer camp with your child during this special one-, two-, or three-night family adventure in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Designed for children ages 4–8 and their grown-ups, Firefly Camp is the perfect way to introduce kids to the joy of camp life in a safe and welcoming setting. Register online.
Choose your own adventure as you pick which guided activities you want to do each day: hike in the high country, bicycle the loop at Cades Cove, search for salamanders, take an overnight camping trip, make nature-based art, and enjoy fantastic evening entertainment – all will be designed to give your family the opportunity to […]
Students will get a hands-on experience learning about environmental issues while kayaking down the Little River, living in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking to the summit of Mount Le Conte, and much more - all while earning college credit. Open to rising high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent high school […]
At Tremont we have used bird banding to educate the public about bird conservation and to monitor the breeding bird population in Walker Valley. This project helps us better understand our local bird populations, and provides an opportunity to connect with our bird friends. Participants will shadow experienced volunteers and learn about bird conservation. Free. […]
At Tremont we have used bird banding to educate the public about bird conservation and to monitor the breeding bird population in Walker Valley. This project helps us better understand our local bird populations, and provides an opportunity to connect with our bird friends. Participants will shadow experienced volunteers and learn about bird conservation. Free. […]
Explore the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the southern Appalachian mountains as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Register online. Course features: Snorkeling and wading sessions to observe aquatic species and ecosystems first-hand. Identifying macroinvertebrates, fish, and other organisms that reveal stream health. Field trips that connect aquatic habitats to the surrounding […]
Join us for a week of creativity and color as 20 nationally acclaimed plein air artists paint the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding region. Throughout the week, you’re invited to experience plein air painting in the way that interests you most – watch artists at work, pick up a brush yourself, or collect an […]
Be among the very first to learn, explore, and connect at Tremont’s second campus in Townsend. Seasons of Connection is a limited series of hands-on workshops for adults, led by Tremont’s expert educators. Discover new skills, deepen your relationship with the land, and help shape the future of Tremont’s newest campus. March 14: Learn the art of […]
This immersive weekend course is designed to sharpen your skills as an observer, interpreter, and storyteller of the natural world, giving you the tools to carry your curiosity into any landscape. Develop core habits that professional scientists and lifelong naturalists use to deepen their understanding of the natural world. We’ll spend time journaling, sketching, taking […]
