Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal – Ecological Resilience after Helene

This compelling panel discussion explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event opens with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on the region. From there, a panel discussion with Panovich, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and geologist Philip Prince will provide insights into key questions such as how the natural world changed because of Helene, what we’ve learned from the storm and what findings may still be to come. The panelists will share their expertise and research from their fields of study and reflect on how extreme weather continues to shape our environment. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation President and CEO Jesse Pope will moderate the discussion.

Following the discussion, event goers will enjoy social time with heavy hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to mingle with other attendees and the panelists. A nature-inspired concert by traveling composer/performer Ben Cosgrove will then take place at the Williams Outdoor Learning Space.

This event is part of the Grandfather Presents speaker series. The series consists of Thursday night events with internationally and nationally known presenters focused on conservation, nature and outdoor adventure. For a full schedule, click here.