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In the Great Smoky Mountains, retired volunteers are turning their passion for nature into science—cataloging every species from lichens to salamanders, turning remote trails into treasure troves of biodiversity data. These citizen scientists, armed with magnifying lenses and curiosity, are uncovering rare life forms and acting as environmental sentinels, proving that dedicated observation can reshape our understanding of one of America’s most cherished wild places.

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