This year's Riverlink Spring Salon
Series will celebrate the natural wonders of springtime in the mountains. The
Southern Appalachians are renowned for their biodiversity, featuring more
distinct ecological niches than almost anywhere else in the U.S. From high
peaks of conifer forests, rhododendron and grassy balds to lower elevation
hardwood forests with streams, waterfalls, and rock outcrops, the variety of
natural communities is astounding.
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All of these events are from 3 - 5
p.m. at the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District (map). The series is free but
reservations are a must. Please follow the links below to sign up.
On March 27, Dan Lazar will give an
overview of the ecology of the Southern Appalachians. Attendees will learn why our mountains are home to more species of trees than all of Europe, as well as uncover the complex interactions between familiar organisms and their natural environment.
Sign up by clicking here.
Future events include an April 17
presentation from wildflower expert Scott Dean, with a wildflower walk the next
day. Sign up by clicking here.
April 24 will be devoted to
discovering the many colorful birds found in our region with local birding
expert Emilie Travis. There will also be a guided bird walk the Saturday after
this event. Sign up by clicking here.
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