Come celebrate the natural features, creatures and cultures of the Great Smoky Mountains. This year, we’ll be inviting some of the leading wildlife experts to lead informative discussions with you. This is a great opportunity to learn and ask questions about nature.
Showcasing what makes the Smokies so special, Wilderness Wildlife Week celebrates the abundance of wildlife, variety of plants, trees, and wildflowers, and rich history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee through a series of classes, seminars, demonstrations, guided hikes, panel discussions, and workshops.
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New For 2024: Presentations and craft classes will takeplace from January 22 through January 24, and hikes, bus trips and tours will be offered through January 25. Registration for these activities begins January 8, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Find the 2024 class schedule as well as hikes and bus tours on the event website.
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Free and open to the public, Wilderness Wildlife Week features a wide range of programs and activities for both adults and children. Guided hikes range in difficulty from easy to challenging, and different classes are geared toward beginners or advanced students in different topics.