There are plenty of ways to get involved – whether you’re joining a multi-day photography course, taking a new single-day class, or volunteering on campus or in the community.
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Learn the art of navigating by map and compass as you explore the forests and ridges of our Townsend campus during our single-day Wayfinding class. We’ll cover the basics of taking bearings, reading topographic maps, and interpreting the landscape.
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Cold-Blooded Resilience:
Secrets of a Smokies Winter |
"When the trails are quiet and the park’s winter tourism slows, the forest is far from dormant. Beneath the bark and under the leaf litter, life hums on. Winter might be the off-season for people, but for many amphibians, it’s an integral part of the cycle." Read more.
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A student in Tremont’s Natural Resources College Consortium created An Ode to Tremont, a short video capturing the immersive experience of living and learning in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Apply to Attend the
Tremont Writers Conference |
Applications are open for the 2026 Tremont Writers Conference! Join a supportive community of writers for five days of craft, connection, and creative renewal in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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This year’s faculty includes:
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- New York Times best-selling author Ron Rash
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Past Kentucky poet laureate and memoirist Crystal Wilkinson
- Playwright and Knoxville poet laureate Linda Parsons
- Award-winning Cherokee novelist Kelli Jo Ford
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| Save the Date for Plein Air Smokies |
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Plein Air Smokies featured artists. On September 19-26, these 20 talented painters will travel throughout the Smokies, capturing the magic and awe of America’s most visited national park.
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Art lovers, be sure to save these dates:
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• 9/25 – Collectors Celebration & Gallery Sale
• 9/26 – Open Quick Draw Competition
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Nannette Enloe: A Remembrance |
Nannette Enloe (1932–2025) was a cherished friend of Tremont whose connection to Walker Valley spanned more than seven decades. From serving as a Girl Scout counselor at Camp Margaret Townsend in 1949, to earning her Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification in 2013, to attending Naturalist Week adult summer camp in her 90s, Nannette left a lasting mark on our community, reminding us that wonder does not fade with age. Learn more about Nannette’s lasting connection to Tremont.
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River Critters Puppet-Making Workshop with Cattywampus |
You're invited to help us represent the Smokies at the Cattywampus Parade and Block Party: Where the Waters Meet in Knoxville on May 17. To prepare, Tremont is hosting a macroinvertebrate-themed puppet-making workshop in the national park on March 15. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required; sign up now!
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Anyone is welcome to join Tremont’s parade group on May 17, whether or not you attend the workshop. Parade participation is encouraged but not required.
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Want to volunteer your time to support Tremont's mission? We're seeking volunteers for the following tasks; get more details and sign up.
- Prepare bedding for programs
- Table for Tremont at community events
- Photograph Tremont programs
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Trail Work, Invasive Species Removal, and Shiitake Plugging on our Second Campus
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Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. From our home inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our mission is to deliver experiential learning for youth, adults, and educators through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching.
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