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Trees travel thousands of miles to reforest Roan Mountain
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (513+ words) Johnson City Press ROAN MOUNTAIN " Precious cargo traveled all the way to the west coast and back, destined to find a final home on southern Appalachian mountains this week. Seedlings from White Top and Roan Mountain were collected by a…...
A Blue Ghost firefly leaves behind its long-lasting, bioluminescent glow as it flies through the park.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (20+ words) Johnson City Press...
Wildlife conservation organization rates federal TN legislators low
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (258+ words) Johnson City Press A national conservation organization rated Northeast Tennessee's federal legislators a zero in its assessment of their support for wildlife conservation. The Defenders of Wildlife released a 2025 Conservation Report Card assessing congressional members' votes during the most recent…...
SAHC acquires 48 additional acres in Roan Highlands
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (582+ words) Johnson City Press ROAN MOUNTAIN " The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects and preserves miles of spectacular mountain land in Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina, including the Wiles Creek Preserve in the Highlands of Roan Mountain. The Wiles Creek Preserve…...
Flowers add to the beauty that surrounds Wiles Creek. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy recently added an additional 48 acres to its holdings in the area.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (29+ words) Johnson City Press...
Bird Feeder craft and more at Sullivan libraries
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (710+ words) Johnson City Press The Sullivan County Public Library has five locations to serve the community TENNESSEE TREE DAY IS COMING! The Sullivan County Planning and Codes Department in partnership with the Sullivan County Public Library is proud to be a…...
Male canvasbacks cut a regal profile that makes them quite distinct from other species of ducks. Several of these impressive ducks made a recent winter stopover at the pond at Erwin Fishery Park.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (44+ words) Johnson City Press Johnson City | Local News, Weather and Sports...
Distinctive canvasbacks are an impressive winter duck
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (674+ words) Johnson City Press The one-two punch of recent winter storms that slammed through the region appears to have brought some unusual ducks with them. At an online meeting of the Elizabethton Bird Club, Rick Knight noted that a species of…...
Fish and Wildlife Commission meets to make reviews, bestow awards
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) held a one-day meeting Friday, Oct. 17, to review proposed Deer Baiting Privilege License rules, North Cumberland WMA OHV permit, changes to the Threatened and Endangered Species rule, and celebrate annual awards. The Deer…...
Gray catbird's nature divided between shyness, curiosity
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) Although gray catbirds are reluctant to be seen, they're almost eager to be heard. The catbird is extremely vocal with several calls and songs in its repertoire, including the rather faithful rendering of a fussy cat's meow that provides this…...