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A Deep Dive into the Evolutionary History of Appalachia, as Impacted by Climate Change

Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m.

Reuter Center at UNCA, Manheimer Room (102)

Watch the video of this event here. The video begins at the 3 minute mark.

Join evolutionary biologist Jenny Gruhn, PhD, owner of Asheville Hiking Tours, for a deep dive into the 100-million-year-old history of Appalachia as impacted by millions of years of Climate Change. Gruhn’s research focuses on long-term and short-term climate change as it impacts species distributions and conservation genetics.



No RSVP necessary for this event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Past Events

Annual Meeting at Holmes Educational State Forest

39 members attend morning of hikes led by Charlotte Caplan and Dan Lazar and enjoyed a meal to celebrated the Blue Ridge Naturalist Network’s 10th anniversary at the annual meeting at Holmes Educational State Forest on September 6. After lunch, president Mayo Taylor mc’d the meeting which included recognition of the original board members, honoring outgoing board members and announcing the Blue Ridge Naturalist of the Year.

Former board members Jesse Wilder, Dan Lazar, Marcie Spencer, James Poling
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