Discover how elevation, geology, and soil chemistry shape the diverse rock outcrop communities of western North Carolina and meet the remarkable plants that thrive on the edge.
Join us and learn how the Lower Mud Creek Floodplain Restoration Project is reducing flood risk through nature-based solutions while improving water quality and green space.
Nature is full of wonders that blur the line between plants and animals. Join us to explore nature’s cabinet of curiosities!
Come learn why and how raptors migrate south each autumn, with Sassafras Mountain serving as a key observation site where thousands of hawks may be seen in a single day!
This talk highlights landslides in Western North Carolina, including impacts from Hurricane Helene, and offers tools for identifying and reducing landslide risk.
Join us and discover how mushrooms act as ecosystem engineers, transforming woody debris and organic matter into rich, fertile soil!
Explore the dazzling world of hummingbirds—their brilliant colors, remarkable flight, and unique evolution—and learn how to help these tiny flying jewels thrive.
Explore the dazzling world of hummingbirds—their brilliant colors, remarkable flight, and unique evolution—and learn how to help these tiny flying jewels thrive.
Explore the beauty, ecology, and stories of spring ephemerals and the rich wildflower diversity of Southern Appalachian cove forests.