Long before the Laurel River flowed, ancient oceans opened and closed, continents collided, and pressure transformed rock deep beneath the mountains. This blog traces more than a billion years of geologic change!
Jeremy HeathJapanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that’s tough to remove, but eco-friendly methods like digging, smothering with tarps, repeated cutting, goat grazing, and planting native species can control it over time without using harmful herbicides.
Dave PenroseHurricane Helene caused massive flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage in Western NC. The disaster exposed the need for better land use, bridge design, floodplain protection, and watershed planning to reduce risk and build resilience for the future.
Jeremy HeathMiscanthus sinensis, once prized in landscaping, is now a major invasive threat in the U.S. Learn eco-friendly methods like manual removal, mowing, solarization, and native replanting to control its spread and restore healthy ecosystems.