Public Education
Education at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not limited to students and teachers. Everyone can participate in variety of educational programs. The USGS's Scott Southworth "maps-out" the days stops for "Geology of the Smokies" at Tremont, photo by Charles Wilder. |
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Public Education Opportunities:
- Community groups and businesses may request presentations about the ATBI for meetings and conferences.
- Presentations on CD are also available on the ATBI, biodiversity, and environmental education.
- For more information, please contact Wanda DeWaard earthkin@icx.net,
of the DLIA Education Committee.
Programs offered in the Park:
- Parks
as Classrooms - Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Smoky Mountain Classrooms are environmental education programs available to area schools in North Carolina and Tennessee. The programs utilize park rangers as primary instructors with assistance from teachers.
The park's outdoor "classrooms" become the teaching resource. These K-8 programs reflect North Carolina and Tennessee curriculum objectives and educational goals. There is no charge for these programs.
- Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont: Every year, over
4,000 students and their teachers from 13 states experience the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains
through Tremont’s school program. Tremont offers an outdoor classroom within the unique diversity
of the Smokies, talented staff and an innovative citizen science program.
- Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center: Located
at 5,000 feet on the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Appalachian Highlands
Science Learning Center is part of a network of what will be 32 learning centers supporting research
and education about research in our national parks.
- To learn about the latest happenings at the Learning Center read the new Appalachian Highlands
Science Journal.
- To learn about the latest happenings at the Learning Center read the new Appalachian Highlands
Science Journal.
- Smoky Mountain Field School: Offers a variety of educational and recreational programs for those who wish to expand their knowledge of the environment, while having fun. Field school programs are perfect for families, and adults of all ages.
