About

Elk

—Photo, Barbara Harrison

The Blue Ridge Naturalist Network is an outgrowth of the Blue Ridge Naturalist Program through the N C Arboretum. Although not affiliated with the BRN program, many of our members are students, instructors, or graduates of the program. Our interest is in the natural world and environmental issues, with a foundation based in science. Through meetings and outings, we hope to provide opportunities for learning and fellowship with other like-minded individuals and organizations.

Visit our Gallery for a glimpse into BRNN—all images courtesy of our vibrant and diverse membership. Take a look at the BRNN Bylaws . 

Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about joining BRNN.


Blue Ridge Naturalist Board members

President — Mayo Taylor  president@brnnetwork.org 

Vice President — David Teafatiller  vicepresident@brnnetwork.org  

Secretary  — Nancy Cole secretary@brnnetwork.org

Treasurer and Membership Director— Kris Stewart  treasurer@brnnetwork.org 

Website and Publicity Director — Diane Mooney publicrealations@brnnetwork.org 

Indoor Program Director — Currently Vacant  programs@brnnetwork.org

Outdoor Program Director— Paul Fredrickson outdoorprograms@brnnetwork.org


Home page photo credits:

  • Nature Notes block—Marianne Mooney
    Jay Maveety
  • Gallery block—Ken Czarnomski
  • Membership block—Lonnie Crotts
Photo by Randy Richardson
Photo by P. Reed