Topher Stevens, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

The Plateau’s rare and beloved fireflies need our care—conservation and mindful stewardship can keep their magic alive.

Long before pharmacies, the Cherokee and early settlers turned to the mountains for healing–and many of their remedies endure today.

Astronomer Stephan Martin joins the Village Nature Series on May 19 to explain why protecting dark skies matters for ecosystems and for us.