March 2019

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PhDs on a Mission: The Past Becomes Present

Two young PhDs in public history have come back to the mountains to make a difference.

900 North Carolina Acres Protected

Thanks to a joint effort of public agencies, nonprofits, and donors large and small, 900 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills in Polk County, North Carolina, once slated for development, are now permanently protected.
Upgrades to Virginia’s artisan center will improve interactiveness and story-telling.

New Look Heartwood

The Southwest Virginia crafts and cuisine center is getting an update.
Cardinal Flower is a favorite of hummingbirds.

Go Native: Plant for Wildlife in Your Backyard

Making sure your new plants are indigenous to our region can help assure their beauty, and their role as hosts.

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

CALENDAR OF EVENTS