by Southern Highlands Reserve | Oct 10, 2025 | News
On October 3, the American Public Gardens Association Regional Learning Series brought together horticulture professionals and native plant enthusiasts for a day in western North Carolina. The event showcased Southern Highlands Reserve’s work in conservation...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Oct 10, 2025 | News
SHR at the 2025 Outdoor Economy Conference This September, Executive Director Kelly Holdbrooks attended the 6th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference in Cherokee, NC—an event that brought together hundreds of leaders from conservation, business, education, and government...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Oct 10, 2025 | News
While bees and butterflies often steal the spotlight, nocturnal pollinators—like moths, bats, and beetles—play an equally critical role in ecosystem health. These nighttime workers pollinate crops and wild plants under the cover of darkness, often more efficiently...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Oct 10, 2025 | News
With Kelly Holdbrooks As autumn settles into the Blue Ridge Mountains, gardeners turn their attention to seasonal tasks that prepare the landscape for winter and spring renewal. We understand not everyone gardens at high elevation. For us, fall is quick and winter...
by Southern Highlands Reserve | Oct 10, 2025 | News
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, leaving a profound impact on communities across the region. Torrential rains—over 40 inches in some areas—triggered mudslides, flooded homes, and downed thousands of trees. Towns...
