Women's Backpacking Trip Added!
Due to high demand our Oct. Women's Backpack Trip is
full so we've added another
trip Sept. 10-12. Sign up
quickly to secure your spot! Click here
for details.

Tremont Homecoming Fundraiser
The evening includes dinner,
activities, entertainment
and a silent auction all
benefitting Tremont. Click here
for more information.

Tremont Events
Workshops, hikes, camping trips
and more!
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Plans to Improve Tremont
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about the Environmental Assessment
that the park released on improving our facilities.

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Walker Valley Reflections
The Spring Edition of our newsletter is now available online. In this edition: 2009
Annual Report, articles from our naturalists, information on upcoming events, and more! View online.

Adults & Families

Naturalist Certification
    Overview
    Naturalist Skills
    Interpretation
    Birds
    Aquatic Ecology
    Plants
    Reptiles
      & Amphibians
    Southern
      Appalachian Ecology
    Mammals

Day Hikes & Programs

Family Adventures
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      Family Weekend

Photo Workshops
      Spring
      Fall

Women's Backpack

Hiking Week

Road Scholar
      Spring
      Fall

Wilderness
First Responder
      WFR Main
      WFR Refresher

Special Events
      Scavenger Hunt
      Homecoming

Aquatic Ecology July 13-15, 2011 This course provides an overview of the unique ecology of aquatic systems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips. Topics will include aquatic macroinvertebrates, habitats, conservation issues, etc. Field trips will include visits to examples of many of these aquatic systems. Goal: This course will give students an overview of aquatic natural history as it relates to the streams and wetlands of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Cost: $288 per person. This course may be taken in conjunction with Reptiles & Amphibians, which takes place July 11-13, for a combined cost of $522.

Specific objectives of this course are:

1. To introduce the student to the variety of streams and wetlands, their hydrology, structure, and habitats found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

2. To introduce the student to aquatic macroinvertebrates and their natural history, including their use in stream health indices.

3. To describe the importance of aquatic systems, their threats, management, and rehabilitation.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the types of aquatic systems found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

2. Identify aquatic macroinvertebrates to order.

3. Describe aquatic habitats and their inhabitants.

Interested in Aquatic Ecology?

Download a Sample Schedule

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.

If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.

* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.

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