The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Homecoming features dinner on the grounds along the Middle Prong, music by the Old City Buskers and a silent auction. The event supports Tremont’s environmental education programs.

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Homecoming features dinner and drinks on the grounds along with live music and a silent auction. The event supports Tremont’s environmental education programs and naturalists will be on-site to share information about butterflies, plants, nature journaling and reflection time

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Homecoming features dinner and drinks on the grounds along with live music. The event supports Tremont’s environmental education programs, and naturalists will be on-site to share information about butterflies, plants, nature journaling and reflection time. Attire: business casual or casual. Event occurs rain or shine.

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the annual Homecoming gathering with a special weekend package that includes: Saturday and Sunday nights lodging in the Dormitory. Four meals (Saturday supper; Sunday breakfast, sack lunch, and Homecoming dinner). Relaxed and informal activities on Saturday evening and Sunday, such as campfire and/or moonlight walk, waterfall hike and tour of Tremont’s new property in Townsend. Space is limited. Register online.

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed.) The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont will host an open house to showcase programs and volunteer opportunities, including upcoming community science research projects to impact the future management of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The event also will provide information on resources the institute provides for classroom teachers, students, home educators, parents and nature enthusiasts. All ages are welcome. RSVP online HERE.

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont will celebrate its annual Homecoming gathering with a social hour, interactive activities, seated dinner, remarks from President and CEO Catey McClary and a reflection and review of the past year. For additional information about sponsoring the event, email Megan Womack at [email protected].