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Learn more about nature and new research at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally.
The 6th Annual Winter Naturalists’ Rally sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mount
ain will be Saturday, February 16 at the Roan Mountain State Park Conference Center.
Two of our favorite research botanists will be speaking in the morning:
Nora Schubert will tell us about her research on the golden-winged warbler on Roan Mountain. She has also been studying some of the rare plants and habit that they provide to some rare species.
Famous goatherd, Jamey Donaldson, will share some new insights into the value of the rare green alder and how important it has been to the grassy bald development in the Roan highlands.
Plus, Foster Levy will share the results of his efforts to protect and preserve the Eastern Hemlock in the park.
Lisa Huff, of the Tennessee Natural Areas Program, will share an update on the efforts to fight invasive weeds.
Then after lunch, there is your choice of four outdoor hikes. Now don’t be scared away by the term “hike.” This is just our term for outside activities. Some could be called walks, or strolls, or ambles. You will enjoy it.
LINKS:
Friends of Roan Mountain
Winter Naturalists’ Rally schedule
Winter Rally registration
Roan Mountain State Park
Christmas is a such a joyous time of the year. And the Christmas tree is a very traditional part. But nobody enjoys taking down their fresh Christmas tree. That fresh forest smell is welcome when we are trapped indoors.
