We look forward to partnering with the University of Tennessee’s Smoky Mountain Field School to provide another year of excellent educational programming. The partnership between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Field School celebrates its 31st year as the park celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2009. This is the year to visit the Park and participate in all of the opportunities associated with the 75th. Visit www.greatsmokies75th.com.

The Field School offers high-quality workshops, hikes, and adventures to more than 750 people each year who want to enhance their enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of the Smokies and the great outdoors. The strength of these programs comes from the enthusiasm, knowledge, dedication, experience, and love of Great Smoky Mountains National Park that instructors bring to each and every course.

Expand your interest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and really get to know it through the variety of courses offered this year. For generations, the unspoiled mountains, forests, and streams have been a haven for wildlife and an inspiration for mountaineers, backpackers, and casual visitors. Join the Smoky Mountain Field School for a learning adventure. It will be an enriching experience you will always treasure.

Dale A. Ditmanson,
Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park




Photography for the Smoky Mountain Field School Web site and catalog has been graciously provided by Kent Cave, Interpretive Media Branch Chief at GSMNP, and Field School instructors Kendall Chiles, freelance nature photographer; Kathy and Joel Zachry, naturalists; and Liz Domingue, naturalist.

Now you can meet your friends online and discuss your Smoky Mountain Field School adventures on our new Facebook group!

Question? E-mail us at professionalpgms@utk.edu

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