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

RMR-005: Green Alder Balds more rare than grassy balds?

Jamey Donaldson, Roan Mountain botanist, has been studying the ecological history of the rare glacial relic found on the Roan.  His research has revealed that the green alder actually pre-dates the grassy balds. But don’t take my word for it, … Continue reading

RMR-004: Winter Naturalists’ Rally – February 16

Learn more about nature and new research at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally. The 6th Annual Winter Naturalists’ Rally sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mountain will be Saturday, February 16 at the Roan Mountain State Park Conference Center. Two of … Continue reading