Archived Outdoors

Smokies looks to include kids in hands-on science

out rangerkidsGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is offering a citizen scientist program for a chance to be part of ongoing research program.

 

The Special Scientist program invites young scientists, ages 10 and older, to learn about unique animals that are part of the biodiversity of the Smokies. 

Participants will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in front of Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee. They will assist in a new science investigation in the park, using scientific tools, and take part in an ongoing outdoor research project.

Registration is not required. More information available by phone.

865.436.1713

Smokey Mountain News Logo
SUPPORT THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS AND
INDEPENDENT, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM
Go to top
Payment Information

/

At our inception 20 years ago, we chose to be different. Unlike other news organizations, we made the decision to provide in-depth, regional reporting free to anyone who wanted access to it. We don’t plan to change that model. Support from our readers will help us maintain and strengthen the editorial independence that is crucial to our mission to help make Western North Carolina a better place to call home. If you are able, please support The Smoky Mountain News.

The Smoky Mountain News is a wholly private corporation. Reader contributions support the journalistic mission of SMN to remain independent. Your support of SMN does not constitute a charitable donation. If you have a question about contributing to SMN, please contact us.