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-078: The Mystery of the Missing Shortleaf Pine – A preview of the Winter Naturalists Rally with Lisa Huff

RMR-078: The Mystery of the Missing Shortleaf Pine – Some Answers at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally Tennessee State Natural Areas Program Stewardship Ecologist, Lisa JHuff, will present The Mystery of the Missing Shortleaf Pine. This tree used to be found … Continue reading

RMR-075: 71st Rhododendron Festival (June 17-18) Changing Lives

71st Annual  Rhododendron Festival June 17-18 The 71st Annual Rhododendron Festival is more than just another festival. It is changing lives. There are good reasons this Festival attracts thousand of visitors to Roan Mountain.  High-quality crafts and art, good food … Continue reading

RMR-074: Nature Hike Bingo with Ranger Meg Guy – A great way to get Kids out in the Woods

Nature Hike Bingo! with Ranger Meg Guy 8:30 Saturday at the Friends of Roan Mountain 59th Annual Spring Naturalists’ Rally Register and Pay Online !  What a great idea! This is a fun game to teach kids about the outdoors. … Continue reading

RMR-071: Winter Naturalists’ Rally Preview with Cindy Barrett on the Gray’s Lily Leaf Spot Disease Research

RMR-071: Winter Naturalists’ Rally Preview with Cindy Barrett on the Gray’s Lily Leaf Spot Disease Research “Gray’s Lily Leaf Spot Disease – Impact and Assessment” Gray’s Lily Researcher and Graduate Student, Cindy Barrett will discuss her  findings at the Winter … Continue reading