Great Smokie Mountain National Park Hosts "Smokies Service Days"

GSMNP invites you all to participate in "Smokies Service Days" to help complete much-needed work across the park. Park staff will lead these single-day volunteer opportunities that are ideal for people of all ages interested in learning more about the park through hands-on service.

The program is ideal for those seeking to fulfill community service requirements including high school and college students, scout groups, and civic organizations. Volunteer projects will begin at 9:00 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Tools and safety gear will be provided.

Current service opportunities include:

July 13: Chimneys Picnic Area Clean-Up

July 27: Elkmont Campground Clean-Up

August 17: Cosby Horse Trail: Clean-Up

September 14: Oconaluftee Visitor Center Flower Bed Maintenance

September 21: Sugarlands Visitor Center Non-Native Honeysuckle Removal

October 5: Elkmont Daisy Town Clean-Up

Those interested in volunteering must contact Project Coordinator, Andrew Mentrup, at 865-436-1278 or andrew_mentrup@partner.nps.gov, prior to the scheduled event date to register. Space may be limited.