News & Updates
SASRI: Restoring Red Spruce to the Southern Appalachians
Southern Highlands Reserve is proud to support the work of the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (SASRI), a collaborative effort to restore red spruce...
A New Vision: SHR Partners with Nelson Byrd Waltz on Updated Mater Plan
Southern Highlands Reserve is proud to announce a formal partnership with Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) to develop a comprehensive landscape plan for the...
Bunny Mellon Greenhouse: A Living Legacy
Last May, Southern Highlands Reserve opened the doors to one of the most meaningful additions in our organization’s history — a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility...
Center for Plant Conservation Annual Meeting
In May, Kelly Holdbrooks attended the Center for Plant Conservation annual meeting held in Austin, Texas and hosted by the Lady Bird...
The Community Native Plant Sale is Friday, July 31st!
Save the Date! Friday, July 31st, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM We are excited to announce that the Community Native Plant Sale is back at Southern Highlands Reserve...
Gardening Corner – Spring 2026
Spring is an excellent time to establish native plants. In a typical spring season, the soil moisture is high and the temperatures are...
Gardeners Corner
Winter in the Southern Appalachian Mountains is a season of rest on the surface—but beneath the quiet, the landscape is still very much alive. At Southern Highlands...
For the Birds
Winter in the Southern Appalachian Mountains represents a period of ecological constraint for resident and short‑distance migratory bird species. At elevations like...
Winter Soil Care
The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to rich biodiversity and unique soils shaped by centuries of forest ecology. For home gardeners, understanding and caring...