RMR-080: Grassy Balds Management – a Preview with Sarah Sanford

Grassy Balds Management in the Roan Highlands. A historical look at the management efforts with a Geographic Information System (GIS).  Sarah will discuss the history of some of the Grassy Balds Management. Specifically the efforts over the past 30 years … Continue reading

RMR-079: Old Growth Grasslands, a preview with Dr. Dwayne Estes

I was stunned to learn a new term: Old Growth Grasslands. Are you stunned too?  I have never heard that term before. It is so descriptive of the balds. I will think that with each step on the trail on the … Continue reading

RMR-076: Meet Jess Schaner, Roan Mountain Naturalist for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for 2017

Meet the Southern Appalachian Highlands Roan Naturalist for 2017 S.A.H.C. Roan Naturalist Jess Schaner One foggy afternoon I met Jess Schaner on the Appalachian Trail at Carver’s Gap. She was on the job. Her job is to meet visitors to the Roan Highlands … Continue reading

RMR-072: Great Graminoids – A closer look at the Grassy Balds with Jamey Donaldson

  Great Graminoids !   I’ll bet you didn’t know you were in the middle of some graminoids on your last hike over Round Bald. Our favorite botanist, Jamey Donaldson, presented Great Graminoids at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally last month. With his … 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