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SUMMARY:Leaf spot endophytes in Southern Appalachian woodland plants – Guided hike and demo at the ASU Dark Sky Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Appalachian State University is participating in another BioBlitzchallenge competing against UNC Greensboro and UNC Wilmington for whohas the most biodiverse campus. As part of this challenge, there will bean Open Gate event at the ASU Dark Sky Observatory on Saturday afternoonfrom 1-4 PM. Everyone is welcome to participate and post observations oniNaturalist!\nStudents will be sampling for class and research projects as well. TheEndophyte DNA Analysis project has been in full swing since the semesterstarted and there has been a lot of progress made in the fungiidentification. You are invited to join Shinn Grant recipient AnnikaFockler, and Dr. Annkatrin Rose on a guided hike through the AppalachianState Dark Sky Observatory property to learn more about these fungihiding in plain sight. This hike would also provide the opportunity togain an understanding of how these samples are protected and why theyare being collected in the first place! The hike will begin at 1 pm onSaturday, September 30th, 2023 rain or shine.\nDirections – The Parkway is currently closed, but the Phillips Gap Rdstretch is open. Be aware that GPS does not know this and will send youon a long detour. Here’s the most direct route from Boone (~25 minutes):\n• Take US 421 S (toward Wilkesboro)• Merge onto US 221 towards West Jefferson (ramp on the right)• After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Idlewild Rd• After 3.4 miles, turn right onto Phillips Gap Rd (intersection afterspeed limit drops to 45)• After 2 miles, turn left onto the Blue Ridge Parkway (barricade to theright)• Turn right at the next barricade to stay on Phillips Gap Rd• Turn left onto Observatory Rd and go all the way to the end of the road\nParking is available on the meadow at the observatory building oranywhere roadside where you are not blocking traffic. We will haveaccess to a bathroom if needed.\n
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CATEGORIES:Blue Ridge
LOCATION:Daniel B. Caton Observatory Director Observatory Road Purlear, NC 28665
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