Mantel Unveiling
Mark your calendars for an inspiring evening that celebrates community, craftsmanship, and conservation! On February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm, Echoes of the Forest joins forces with the Town of Biltmore Forest to unveil this stunning black walnut mantel piece, handcrafted from a tree felled by Hurricane Helene. This free event is open to everyone and takes place at the Biltmore Forest Town Hall. We hope to see you there!
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Reforest the Forest Speaker Series
Please join us on Tuesday, February 17th, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Biltmore Forest Town Hall as we continue the Reforest the Forest Speaker Series. We will be joined by Dave Ellum, PHD, Dean & Director, The Center for Working Lands at Warren Wilson College.
Post Disturbance Forest Regeneration: This talk will cover the basics of natural regeneration processes in Southern Appalachian forests after disturbances and the role of native tree species in ecological restoration. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how our forests reorganize after disturbances and how that process can be facilitated through native tree plantings.
Dr. Dave Ellum is Dean and Director of the Center for Working Lands at Warren Wilson College. He holds a BS in Wildlife Biology from North Carolina State University and an MF and PhD in Silviculture and Forest Ecology from Yale University. Before moving into his current role, Dave taught and administered the Ecological Forestry Program at Warren Wilson College for 16 years. His passion is the ecology and management of eastern US hardwood forests with a focus on plant biodiversity and agroforestry.