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Balsam Naturalist Club

Calling all book and nature lovers, artists, scientists, poets… All are welcome! Bring your copy of The Forest Unseen, journal, and favorite tea mug, and join us at the Outpost, or drop in on Zoom if you’re away from the Mountain. Contact Amy for this month’s reading at aduggins@bmtrust.org.

Wildflower Gardening Extravaganza

Amy and intern Michael O’Cain have been plotting... to beautify our roadside wildflower plots! We plan to remove invasive species, thin over-abundant plants, and plant a variety of colorful, pollinator-friendly native wildflowers. Come grab a spade and join the fun: we’ll be working on the mornings of the 14th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd. Come one […]

Late Summer Plant Walk at Cold Springs Gap

They’re one of the last places for spring to arrive and some of the first to greet fall: higher elevations in the Southern Appalachian Mountains act as climate havens for many species endemic to more northerly latitudes. Join Michael O’Cain, the Trust’s Research and Conservation Intern, and Southern Appalachian plant enthusiast, at Cold Springs Gap, […]