by Kelly Holdbrooks | Jan 15, 2026 | News
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 Reserve, winter is a time to observe, plan, and care for the land in ways that support the resilience...
by Kelly Holdbrooks | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Winter in the Southern Appalachian Mountains represents a period of ecological constraint for resident and short‑distance migratory bird species. At elevations like those found at Southern Highlands Reserve, reduced primary productivity, lower ambient temperatures,...
by Kelly Holdbrooks | Jan 15, 2026 | News
The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to rich biodiversity and unique soils shaped by centuries of forest ecology. For home gardeners, understanding and caring for soil during the winter months is one of the most important steps toward a thriving garden in...
by Kelly Holdbrooks | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Volunteers play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission at Southern Highlands Reserve, and our program has grown significantly in scope and numbers since its launch in 2019. Last year, volunteers completed more than 500 hours potting up plants in our...
by Kelly Holdbrooks | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Dear Friends, As winter settles over the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Southern Highlands Reserve enters one of its most quietly powerful seasons. The forest canopy opens to the sky, the contours of the land reveal themselves, and the high elevation ecosystems we...
