Sponsor a Species

When you "Sponsor a Species" you show your appreciation for an individual, group or organization, while making a donation to Discover Life in America at the same time.
Your $25.00 donation entitles you to a certificate of appreciation and to have your name, web site link, or business logo displayed on your sponsored species' web page.
Are you ready to Sponsor a Species?
- Step 1: Select a species.
- Step 2: Complete and mail the Sponsor a Species donation form.
At right, the spectrum of color of the flame azaleas on Gregory Bald beautifully illustrate the diversity of life, even within a given species.

Photo by Charles Wilder.

Sponsored Species Click on the species name or photo to view the full species information page.
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus	Sponsored for Kathy Guindon by Dina Slechta and Michael, Teddy & Hans. Happy Birthday Kathy! Back to the species which baited your love for fish ...
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura	Sponsored for Erin Gnass by sister Melanie on 4/14/08.
Meadow Spike Moss (Image Unavailable at this Time) Selaginella apoda	Sponsored For Bill Reighter by Deirdre Smerillo on 1/02/08. Merry Christmas, Dad! We love you.
Eastern Kingbird Tyrannus tyrannus	The Eastern Kingbird Tyrannus tyrannus explifies Jeanie Hilten's dedication to DLIA and the ATBI in many ways. Jeanie's commanding knowledge of the Park and her charismatic relationship with its staff was respected by all. She fiercely defended the mission of the ATBI and its territory in preserving the Park for future generations. The Eastern Kingbird's complex song represents the extraordinary job she did juggling all of her duties, while maintaining her wonderfully positive personality, in addition to her multi-talented musical abilities as a clawhammer banjo player, singer, and songwriter. Sponsored by Charles Wilder, 05/20/07.
Fraser Fir Abies fraseri	Thanks to Keith Langdon for his vast knowledge and deep appreciation of Smokies' trees and forests. Sponsored by Jeanie Hilten, 01/12/07.
Shooting Star Dodecatheon meadia	Legendary Hiker Honored and Remembered Through Trail Fund by John Shearer Margaret Stevenson did not start hiking in the Smokies regularly until she was in her 60s, she made 718 round trips to the top of Mount LeConte. She also finished hiking all of the park�s trails with physician Elgin Kintner of Maryville, Tennessee. Sponsored by "The Wednesday Hiking Group", 12/13/06.
Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus	Marty, always keep your eyes open, you never know what you might find sunbathing on the trail. Sponsored by Charles Wilder, 08/07/06.
Nodding Pogonia Triphora trianthophora	For Lynda who loves serendipity ..."If you see the nodding pogonia in bloom, consider yourself extremely lucky. The plant spends several years growing underground, storing food and energy until conditions for flowering are optimal. Then, even when it does bloom, each flower only lasts a day or two." Sponsored by Nancy Olsen, 08/07/06.
New Unnamed Springtail Species Isotomurus species	For Phil Francis, with appreciation of his long time support and encouragement of the ATBI. Best wishes at Blue Ridge Parkway! Sponsored by Jeanie Hilten, 03/02/06.
Largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides	"A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work." In remembrance of Robert Wilder, 11/17/20 - 08/31/99. Sponsored by Charles Wilder, 11/17/05.
Northern Leopard Frog Rana pipiens	Honoring a milestone. Celebrate the life all around, big and small - ribbit, ribbit. This gift is in honor of A.S.B. by Linda Cassidy 9/17/05.
Barred Owl Strix varia	Happy Birthday!! I'll always remember you calling in the barred owls up at Purchase Knob. Sponsored for Jeanie Hilten by Pat Cox, 8/11/05.
Northern Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum	Thanks, Pat - for sharing your love for and knowledge of ferns! Sponsored for Dr. Patricia Cox by Jeanie Hilten, 3/26/05.
Mountain Lion Puma concolor	Sponsored by Marty Wilder, 3/26/05.
Mountain Lion Puma concolor	Sponsored by Katlyn, Andrea, Chloe, Carson, and Cameron, 3/19/05.
Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis	In tribute to Glenn Bogart for being the backbone of our school! - Your loving staff at Pi Beta Phi. Sponsored by the Staff at Pi Beta Phi Elementary, 2/23/05.
Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens	The Bakery Lady Sponsored by Jeanie Hilten, 2/22/05.
American Woodcock Scolopax minor	Sound Splash Productions Sponsored by PJ Nabors, 12/01/04.
Northern River Otter Lontra canadensis	Sound Splash Productions Sponsored by PJ Nabors, 12/01/04.
Woodchuck Marmota monax	Sound Splash Productions Sponsored by PJ Nabors, 12/01/04.
Black Bear Ursus americanus	Sound Splash Productions Sponsored by PJ Nabors, 12/01/04.

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