Smokies Life continues its 2026 Branch Out events with opportunities to find out about wildlife tracking and hawks.
Seasoned birdwatchers and casual bird enthusiasts alike can witness the spectacle of fall migration during Look Rock Hawk Watch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Foothills Parkway West Overlook 6, Tallassee, Tennessee.
Artists of all skill levels are invited to sharpen their observational skills along the Fighting Creek Nature Trail in the Sugarlands area of the park near Gatlinburg during the Ecological Illustration Workshop from 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 19, at the Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg. This event is hosted by this year’s writer Steve Kemp and illustrator in residence, Laurie McDowell.
The cost for Branch Out events for Park Keepers is $45. To join and attend the cost is $85 (Park Keeper basic membership $40 and event registration $45). Participation fees are essential in helping to cover the costs associated with planning and hosting. All additional revenue supports the projects and services of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
For more information and additional events, see smokieslife.org/branch-out-events or email membership@smokieslife.org.