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Goat vs machine – Grays Lily

Here is a quick 4 minute video with Jamey Donaldson, Research Biologists and Manager of the Baa-tany Goat Project. You will learn one advantage the goats have over the machine in restoring the grassy balds of Roan Mountain. Learn how … Continue reading

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Baa-tany Goat Project and Jamey Donaldson

While you are snuggled up by the fire (again), waiting out another snow storm, here is something to get you thinking of warmer days and getting on top of a mountain. Here is a short video with Jamey Donaldson of … Continue reading

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What a great winter it is!

How about this. Another "weekend" snow storm! Great timing. Instead of calling in to work to say the raods are too bad, we can go skiing! Last weekend’s snow storm was another good time.    It has been too long … Continue reading

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Outdoor Adventure and Learning at the Winter Naturalists ‘ Rally

The days are getting longer. The sun seems to shine brighter. Let’s go outside and do something! If you have blown your recreation budget on lift tickets already, then I have a deal for you! Saturday, February 13, The Friends … Continue reading

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Roan Mountain Goat Project – Update

On Labor Day weekend, I had the honor and the privilege to be a temporary goatherd.  Yes, I know what you are saying: “Why?”   Baa-tany Goat Project. This is the second year of the Baa-tany Goat Project to restore … Continue reading

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 Xtreme Roan Adventures

Friends of Roan Mountain held their first Youth Naturalists’ Rally especially for kids. Over 200 kids and enthusiastic parents made this an absolute blast. Continue reading

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