RMR-087: Citizen Scientists Wanted – Sept 8, 2018 – Digitizing Tennessee’s Herbarium Specimens with Dr. Joey Shaw -Fall Naturalists’ Rally

RMR-087: Citizen Scientists Wanted – Sept 8, 2018 – Digitizing Tennessee’s Herbarium Specimens with Dr. Joey Shaw -Fall Naturalists’ Rally The Friends of Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists’ Rally is Sept 7-8-9, 2018. Saturday evening, Dr. Joey Shaw will present Digitizing Tennessee’s … Continue reading

RMR-082: The Birds and Bees of Wildflowers – A Preview of the Spring Naturalists’ Rally with Kris Light

The Birds and Bees of Wildflowers – A Preview of the Spring Naturalists’ Rally with Kris Light Kris Light will present The Birds and Bees of Wildflowers –  Pollination Strategies of Flowers at the 60th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally, on April … Continue reading

RMR-081: American Chestnut Restoration – A Preview with Ben Jarrett

American Chestnut Restoration – A Preview with Ben Jarrett The once mighty chestnut is getting a helping hand from The American Chestnut Foundation. Ben Jarrett will present Restoration of American Chestnut: A Marriage of Breeding and Biotechnology.   Click on … Continue reading

RMR-075: 71st Rhododendron Festival (June 17-18) Changing Lives

71st Annual  Rhododendron Festival June 17-18 The 71st Annual Rhododendron Festival is more than just another festival. It is changing lives. There are good reasons this Festival attracts thousand of visitors to Roan Mountain.  High-quality crafts and art, good food … Continue reading

RMR-069: Jens Kruger, A Conversation with Composer of the Roan Mountain Suite

Jens Kruger, a conversation with Composer of the Roan Mountain Suite I had the great pleasure to learn how Jens Kruger began the process of composing the Roan Mountain Suite. He immersed himself in learning all about the Roan. He … Continue reading