What Is Significant About Grandfather Mountain?
• Believed by many geologists to be the oldest mountain in the Appalachians- the oldest mountain chain in the world. • Supports 16 different habitat types and is home to 42 rare and endangered species in less than 5000 acres. • Part of the Man and Biosphere program, sponsored by the United Nations to help foster a healthy relationship between human beings and their environment. • One of the 352 sites in 87 countries to be part of the UN project. • In residence are 10 United States scientists and 5 international scientists conducting research atop Grandfather Mountain. Where was info obtained? • North Carolina “a better place to be” – www.visitnc.com • Hickory Ridge Homestead – www.boonenc.org • Cove Creek Preservation and Development – www.covecreek.net • Virginia Folklife Program – www.virginia.edu/vfh/vfp/home.html How can you help? • Watauga County Arts Council Supports art education and awareness in Watauga County by assisting with the coordination of the Mountain Arts Program in s
