The Naturalist's Corner
Foggy fall morning at Lake Junaluska I decided to get out and get a breath of autumn air this morning…
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A cool summer job
Internships in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park gave not only students but teachers hands-on experience in science this summer.…
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Cherokee to host popular children’s trout derby
Hundreds of children will line the banks of the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee this weekend for the annual Talking Trees…
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Conservation of tract protects the Pigeon River
A 92-acre tract near the Little East Fork of the Pigeon River in the Bethel community in Haywood County has…
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First Blue Ridge Breakaway a great success
Barring relentless rain and a couple of mishaps, the inaugural Blue Ridge Breakaway was a resounding success, according to ride…
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Ecology and culture intertwine with incredibly useful river cane
The Cherokee uses and ecology of river cane will be discussed during a guided walk from 10 a.m. to noon…
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Protection of mountain’s vast tract hinges on funding
An 8,000 acre tract in Transylvania County, the largest block of privately owned wilderness in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains,…
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Hosta, hosta, hosta
The Dixie Region Hosta Convention will be in Waynesville Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, at Rux Gardens. Lovers…
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HCC to compete in lumberjack competition at Cradle of Forestry
Lumberjacks — and lumberjills — will chop, saw and axe their way to the finish line during the Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s…
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Take a trip back in time with Roosevelt and Muir
A performance depicting John Muir and President Teddy Roosevelt called the “The Tramp and the Roughrider” will be held at…
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North Carolina’s loss – Louisiana’s gain Chris Canfield has stepped down as executive director of Audubon North Carolina to assume…
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Stop procrastinating and start composting
A free composting workshop will be held next week by the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jackson and Swain counties. Learn…
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Monarch migration in full flight
Witness the fall migration of monarch butterflies and learn about their spectacular 3,000-mile journey from naturalists with Wild South during…
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Meet the fastest bird on the planet
Visitors to Gorges State Park will have the opportunity to get a close look at two peregrine falcons, Seymour and…
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Cherokee 5k to benefit cancer foundation
The Chief’s Challenge, a 2-mile race in Cherokee, will be held 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 5 to benefit the Madison…
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Walk, run or relay in Power of Pink race
The Power of Pink race will be held in Haywood County on Saturday, Oct. 30, to raise money for mammograms…
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Celebrate Appalachian heritage, Oct. 2
The Cradle of Forestry annual fall festival will celebrate the rich forest heritage of Western North Carolina with the traditions…
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From farm to school
Participants in the recent Farm to School workshop at Shelton Family Farms in Jackson County whipped up salsa using farm-fresh produce from the…
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Seed swap at annual gardeners meet in Sylva
A seed swap and plant exchange will be held at the Jackson County Farmers Market in downtown Sylva from 10…
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Recreation rendezvous shines a light on WNC
Representatives from some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation will soon touch ground in Asheville for the 2010 Outdoor…
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Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years at Camp Daniel Boone
The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of scouting this weekend with a camporee at Camp Daniel Boone…
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Elk excursion to include ranger talk
A field trip to view the elk rut season in Cataloochee Valley will be held by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust…
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Net-wielding volunteers sought for butterfly and bird research
Monarch butterflies are migrating through the mountains on their way to Mexico for the winter, and volunteers are needed to…
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Help harvest a garden for a good cause
The Haywood County Meals on Wheels Community Garden is seeking volunteers to help harvest potatoes at the Johnson Farm Road…
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Paddle, swim and run against the elements in Outdoorsman Triathlon
The Outdoorsman Triathlon is coming to the Little Tennessee River in Swain County this weekend, Sept. 25 and 26. The…
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A rare romp in the watershed
A guided hike in the Waynesville watershed preserve, an 8,600-acre tract typically off-limits to the public, will be offered at…
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Center to engage girls in science
SciGirls, a science program for girls ages 9 to 14, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. the last…
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A place where everyone belongs: Equine rescue effort leads to higher calling
As the recession worsens, more and more animals need help, and fewer and fewer funding sources are available to animal…
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Panther Top fire tower My family spent a wonderful sunny Sunday afternoon this week in the Tusquitee Ranger District of…
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NOC festival to cap off summer outdoor season
Nantahala Outdoor Center’s famous end-of-season Guest Appreciation Festival is this weekend starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, and…
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Take a tour of off-the-grid farm living
A tour of an off-the-grid, sustainable farm and homestead in Macon County will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2. Lara…
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5K Mountain Heritage Race to be at WCU
A 5K race will be held in conjunction with Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept.…
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Try your hand at new outdoor activities
A day packed with outdoor activity will be held at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education from 10 a.m. to…
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Workshop series to focus on fall in the mountains
A fall field photography workshop based in Haywood County will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday mornings from…
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Shop Mast General to support the Parkway this Saturday
Mast General Store will host representatives from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation at their stores on Saturday, Sept. 18, to…
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Talk to discuss attracting birds and butterflies
Learn how to attract birds and butterflies to your garden while helping the ecosystem during a “Gardening with Nature” talk…
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Preserving the freshness of fall harvest
It’s harvest time, and what to do with the garden’s bounty can be a little overwhelming. A talk on long-term…
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WATR’s fall dinner
The Watershed Association of the Tuckaseigee River will hold its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Sapphire…
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Pitch in for Big Sweep
Volunteers are needed to help scoop trash from Richland Creek in Waynesville as part of the statewide Big Sweep from…
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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day in Bryson City
Join Bryson City Bicycles for “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Deep…
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Program on the natural history of the Southern Appalachians
Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, ecologist and author of Mountain Nature: A Seasonal Natural History of the Southern Appalachians, will appear at noon…
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The Good, The Bad and The Deadly
The Good, The Bad and The Deadly is one of five classes that will be offered by the Asheville Mushroom…
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To catch a ginseng thief
With the ginseng season just getting under way, federal and state law enforcement officers again are turning to cutting-edge technology…
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Fall migration is heating up It looks like last week’s long-billed curlew was a harbinger of things to come. A…
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Former ASU coach to lead basketball camp
“The New Model for Youth Basketball” camp, led by former ASU and Georgia Tech Coach Kevin Cantwell, will take place…
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Senior trip to see the elk
Seniors will get a chance to see the Cataloochee elk up close and personal on Sept. 13. The Waynesville Parks…
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Coexisting with bears
A group of wildlife lovers area has launched an initiative to make the Cashiers and Highlands area a “Bear Smart”…
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Fish expert to deliver “State of the Trout”
Matt Kulp, fisheries biologist with Great Smoky Mountain National Park, will be speaking at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at…
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Fall leaf forecast: get ready for good color
Visitors to Western North Carolina’s mountains can look forward to a vibrant display of color this autumn, predicts Kathy Mathews,…
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No more daily bag limits for deer hunters this year
The Wildlife Commission has unveiled its proposed changes to hunting and fishing rules, but the list is a super short…
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