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A Short History of the Beginnings of the Blue Ridge Naturalist ProgramFeatured

January 15, 2023 7 Comments

In 2002 Jesse Wilder attended a 10-week residential program in Ecoliteracy at Genesis Farm in New Jersey. There she delved into the story of the unfolding Universe, Earth’s story, and wisdom traditions that have shaped how humans have related to Earth. After coming home to Asheville, she wanted to study the bioregion of the Southern Blue Ridge, but could only find bits and pieces of what she wanted to know.

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Inspiration, Past Events

The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times

July 29, 2022 1 Comment

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 AT 7 PM online.

Please join us for a presentation by Appalachian Wildlife Refuge volunteers Paula Musto and Winslow Umberger who will share Jane Goodall’s inspirational memoir, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times, and discuss why we should be hopeful for a better future and how individual actions can help shape that future.

To watch the Zoom recording of this event, please click on the link below.

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Inspiration

The 2021 BRNN Naturalist of the Year

November 19, 2021 7 Comments

Jim Poling

The BRNN Annual meeting was held on Tuesday Nov. 16th. We awarded Jim Poling with the Blue Ridge Naturalist of 2021. Barb Harrison did the following Introduction.

Every year since 2013 excluding 2020, the Blue Ridge Naturalist Network has selected a person who has influenced the public in understanding the ecological relationships, tremendous biodiversity and the beauty of these WNC mountains. Jim Poling is one of these special people.

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