Archive for February 2019
The World’s Tiniest Tarantula Depends on the Pisgah-Nantahala
The Spruce-Fir Moss Spider, known by its scientific name Microhexura montivaga, lives exclusively at high altitudes, above 5,400 feet, most commonly in the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest and Cherokee National Forest. It’s about the size of a BB pellet, and as its name implies, this little arachnid likes being near spruce and fir trees. They enjoy…
Read MoreAn Endangered Species in the Pisgah-Nantahala That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
You may think there’s not much mystery to a snail, but the Noonday Globe is one of the rarest and least studied creatures in the Pisgah-Nantahala region. Known by its scientific name, Petera clarki nantahala, this little snail was believed to only live in a two mile stretch of land in the southern part of…
Read MoreSend Valentines for the Forest at Second Gear
Throughout February, we will be sending Valentine cards to the Forest Service showing our love for the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest. Stop by Second Gear in West Asheville any time this month to send a Valentine, grab free I HEART PISGAH stickers, and support our work. On February 24 from 11-2, I HEART PISGAH will also…
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