RMR-013: Rhododendron Bloom update, Baatany Goat Project update and Birdbanding with Mark Hopey

The Rhododendron Festivals in Bakersville NC and Roan Mountain TN had great weather last weekend. Some Catawaba rhododendron blooms were open, but you had to search for them. As of June 19, the blooms were coming in at Carver’s Gap … Continue reading

RMR-012: Rhododendron Bloom Report and Baatany Goat Project update with Jamey Donaldson

Rhododendron Bloom Report as of June 4 with Jamey Donaldson Jamey Donaldson is my “go to” botanist and best source for scientific answers on the Roan. He not only lives near the top of the mountain, but he is a … Continue reading

RMR-002: Roan Mountain Christmas gift ideas.

This little book is a great introduction for your little Adventurer to learn about the Baa-tany Goat Project. The Baa-tany Goat Project is a study of preserving and restoring the grassy balds of Roan Mountain highlands by using browsing goats. … Continue reading