We had an amazing time at the Tremont Celebration at Marblegate Farm this weekend. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated auction items, or sponsored the event. This annual fundraiser netted over $200,000 to support our ongoing work of connecting people to nature!

Attention! Cute birds on the front page of the ATC! This story for Smokies Life dives into a long-term bird banding program at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont that collects valuable data on Smokies bird populations—and gives participants a rare chance to see them up close. smokieslife.org/2024/08/12/bir…

A highlight from Hannah's summer at Tremont: getting to know a particular Pipevine Swallowtail. Read her reflection to discover what made this individual so special: gsmit.org/lessons-from-a…

Our programs thrive on the strong sense of community and shared experiences we build together. In this latest eNews, we’re sharing insights and stories from those connections, along with ways you can get involved. Dive in and discover more: t.e2ma.net/webview/4h57qk…

Over the years, we've recorded 42 bird species during our bird banding population studies. Thanks to @smokies_life for taking a closer look at the impact of this important community science work. smokieslife.org/2024/08/12/bir…

What do you think about Logan's newest nature obsession? 🐛

Then we took our first walk through our watershed to acquaint ourselves with our place! Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Grant Elementary The Ecology School Teton Science

Thinking about attending Tremont's Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop this fall? Here are six reasons why you probably should: gsmit.org/six-reasons-wh…

Our Aquatic Ecology course took a deep dive (literally) into the world of water. Students explored connections between geography, species diversity, human impact, and ecosystem health, and they got to know some of the people, organizations, and policies protecting our watersheds.

Our friends at the George Masa Foundation are launching their inaugural Youth Conservation Photography Prize. Youth ages 11-18 are invited to win cash prizes by connecting to the national world through the art of photography. Learn more at georgemasafoundation.org/youth-conserva….

For 30 years, Wanda DeWaard has dedicated herself to unraveling the mysteries of monarch butterfly migration. She's a key leader in Tremont's butterfly education community science program. Read more: hellbenderpress.org/news/mountain-…

The summer issue of Still: The Journal features two original poems by our own Jeremy Lloyd. Check out the poems, as well as some additional context and reflections from Jeremy: gsmit.org/new-writing-fr…

Kristen, our new Youth Schools Program Coordinator, found something fierce on her walk around Tremont...

Join us for Tremont’s much-anticipated Butterfly Education Days this fall! 🦋 Explore the magical world of butterflies and learn about the Monarch migration while contributing to community science in the Smokies. Free for all ages. Sign up at gsmit.org/community-scie…

Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the Smokies this fall? Our upcoming needs include preparing meals for Tremont guests or helping with trail work at our second campus. Learn more and sign up at gsmit.org/get-involved/v….