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Our Visit to Purchase KnobFeatured

October 12, 2023

As we progressed up Hemphill Road towards Purchase Knob, the BRNN contingent broke through a layer of low clouds to discover a brilliant sunny day in the high mountains.  A total of 26 BRNN members joined at the top to hear a welcome and the history of the site from Paul Super of the National Park Service.  Then we broke into two groups, one ably led by our own Lou Dwarshuis and Marilyn Kolton, and the other by Randy Richardson.  


As usual, the meadow offered a gorgeous tableau of fall wildflowers dominated by a variety of asters, goldenrod, and mints visited by swarms of bees and butterflies.  Meadow highlights included Mountain Goldenrod, Bladder Campion, Ironweed, Stiff Gentian, Lady’s Tresses, and British Soldiers marching along the shingles atop the Ferguson Cabin.

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The History and Biology of Coyotes In North CarolinaFeatured

October 12, 2023

Watch the talk on Youtube.

Tuesday, November 14, 7 p.m.

Reuter Center at UNCA Manheimer Room 

OLLI.Cedar Classroom UNC Asheville is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Blue Ridge Naturalist Network November 2023
Time: Nov 14, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://unca-edu.zoom.us/j/94469031955?pwd=YTJhVEhSOXppQTFKRUxwZ2gyNWZTUT09

Meeting ID: 944 6903 1955
Passcode: 911168

Justin McVey is the mountain regional district wildlife biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Justin has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from North Carolina State University. He also obtained his Master of Science in wildlife and conservation biology from North Carolina State University focusing on studying the food habits of coyotes and red wolves in Eastern North Carolina.  Justin has been employed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission since 2005, holding the positions of captive cervid biologist, wildlife technician, permits biologist, and the recent position of district wildlife biologist. 



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

Member News

Meet Our New Board Members!

September 30, 2023

Kris Stewart obtained her Ph.D. in Biology (Plant Ecology) from Florida International University. Formerly a native of Wisconsin, she spent her career as an environmental consultant in western New York and South Florida, specializing in wetland science. She transitioned to teaching Environmental Science and General Biology. She currently teaches online. While teaching, Kris spent six years as a seasonal Park Ranger at six national parks. As a new Asheville resident, she is focused on learning about her new botanical home. She loves hiking, botanizing, travel, and singing in a choir.

Kris Stewart