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-011: “Eye of the Newt and Toe of the Frog” – Lisa Powers’ topic Tennessee’s Spellbinding Amphibians

Spellbinding Amphibians The Friends of Roan Mountain’s 55th annual Spring Naturalists Rally is a full weekend of outdoor education and fun for the whole family. The after-dinner speaker on Saturday, May 4, is Lisa Powers. She is a well-published nature … Continue reading

RMR-010: “Flora-Lore” – Tavia Cathcart – much more than just flowers

Tavia Cathcart is a master story teller and a wildflower fanatic. So of course when she combines these two talents she calls it “Flora-Lore”. Her presentation at the Friends of Roan Mountain’s 55th annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally is titled: The … Continue reading

RMR-009: Friends of Roan Mountain 55th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally preview

This week’s podcast is an overview of the 55th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally coming to Roan Mountain on May 3-4-5. I received my Friends of Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists’ Rally brochure and schedule. What a great line-up of hikes! Nineteen … Continue reading