RMR-084: The Future of Appalachian Salamanders – A Preview of the Spring Naturalists’ Rally with Kevin Hamed

RMR-084: The Future of Appalachian Salamanders – A Preview of the Spring Naturalists’ Rally with Kevin Hamed

Appalachian Salamanders - Red eft on boy's hand

What do you really know about Appalachian Salamanders?

The Saturday evening presentation at the Spring Naturalists’ Rally will be The Future of Appalachian Salamanders: What the Past Tells Us by Dr. Kevin Hamed.

Celebrate the 60th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally with your Friends of Roan Mountain on April 28, 2018.

We are so fortunate to live in the “holy ground” for salamanders in the world. The Southern Appalachians are home to a great variety of salamanders. The Salamander Hike is a favorite hike at the Rallies and especially for the kids.

But what do you really know about salamanders?  . . their history? ..  their territory range? .. their lifespan?

Dr. Kevin Hamed will explain the fascinating life facts of salamanders. Click on the link below to listen to Kevin’s preview of his presentation.

** Bonus points if you find the secret word: tanks.**  

LINKS: 

60th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally

Online Registration for the Rally

Special Saturday Kid’s Rally Schedule

Friends of Roan Mountain Newsletter, Spring 2018

 

RMR-083: Cade Campbell Previews his Centipedes and Millipedes Hike for the Spring Naturalists’ Rally

RMR-083: Cade Campbell Previews his Centipedes and Millipedes Hike for the Spring Naturalists’ Rally

Tennessee Master Naturalist Cade Campbell leads a nature study

If you haven’t met Cade Campbell you are in for a real treat!

The Spring Naturalists Rally is April 27-28-29, 2018.
On Saturday you will have your choice of over 16 hikes and activities. One of your choices is a Centipede and Millipede Hike lead by Cade Campbell.

Cade is a Tennessee Master Naturalist. He has participated in many naturalists rallies and has lead hikes for the Friends of Roan Mountain and the Xtreme Roan Adventures.
He has shared his discoveries and collections with several nationally known naturalists.
Cade is also working on his service project to complete the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout.

Cade’s enthusiasm is contagious. You will get excited too when you listen to Cade in this preview of his Hike “Centipedes & Millipedes.

Click on the PLAYER ABOVE to enjoy the Preview.

If you can’t wait to learn more from Cade, get the Spring issue of the Friends of Roan Mountain Newsletter. Starting on Page 7 is an article by Cade, “Mesmerizing Myriapods.” 

LINKS:

60th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally

Online Registration for the Rally

Special Saturday Kid’s Rally Schedule

Friends of Roan Mountain Newsletter, Spring 2018

 

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

Naturalist Kris Light presents at the Friends of Roan Mountain, Spring naturalists' Rally, April 27, 2018

Kris Light will present The Birds and Bees of Wildflowers –  Pollination Strategies of Flowers at the 60th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally, on April 27.

Kris Light is a lifetime Tennessean who grew up in Nashville and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. 

She has experience teaching classroom science for elementary school students and is an outreach educator for the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oakridge.  She has also presented programs for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kris is a lifelong student of nature and a favorite leader of wildflower walks for various parks around the state. 

LINKS:

Spring Naturalists Rally – brochure and information

Register Online

Friends of Roan Mountain

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 the player above to Listen to a preview with Ben Jarrett

Ben’s presentation will be at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally, February 17, 2018, at Roan Mountain State Park.
The Rally is sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mountain.
For more information and to register online go to www.friendsofroanmtn.org

LINKS:

American Chestnut Foundation

Winter Naturalists’ Rally brochure

ONLINE Registration for the Winter Rally

 

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 of maintaining the grassy balds.

She will also include ground-truthing information too!

Sarah Sanford has been very generous to share her presentation slides and an interactive map with us online. Be sure to see the links below.

And, CLICK on the PLAYER ABOVE to hear a preview with Sarah. 

Sarah’s presentation will be during lunch at the Rally. Be sure to register early if you want the lunch catered. That deadline is Tuesday, February 13.

You can still register for the rally at the door on Saturday, February 17. Just bring a picnic with you.

LINKS:

“Grassy Balds Management” – Sarah’s presentation slides and interactive maps.

Winter Naturalists Rally brochure and registration

Online Registration for the Winter Naturalists’ Rally

Friends of Roan Mountain