by Malice Grant | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Southern Highlands Reserve is proud to support the work of the Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (SASRI), a collaborative effort to restore red spruce (Picea rubens) ecosystems across the high-elevation landscapes of the Southern Appalachian...
by Malice Grant | Jun 9, 2026 | News
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 Reserve. This is a significant milestone in SHR’s history — one that reflects our commitment to...
by Malice Grant | Jun 9, 2026 | News
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 named in honor of the late Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. An icon of American horticulture, garden design, and...
by Malice Grant | Jun 9, 2026 | News
In May, Kelly Holdbrooks attended the Center for Plant Conservation annual meeting held in Austin, Texas and hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center The multi-day event consisted of lectures, field trips, and guided tours behind the scenes facilities of the...
by Malice Grant | Jun 9, 2026 | News
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 this summer! The sale will feature a unique selection of native plants...
by Malice Grant | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Spring is an excellent time to establish native plants. In a typical spring season, the soil moisture is high and the temperatures are moderate. This spring was challenging because of an abrupt swing...
