The Cedar Glades, which occur in the rocky and hardscrabble areas around Lebanon Tennessee, are among Tennessee’s most special places.  They are home to many rare plants and plant communities adapted to these harsh  conditions and which occur nowhere else in the world. The Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) is a prominent example of the beauty that can be found there.

The Center for Cedar Glade Studies at Middle Tennessee State University  is working to increase our understanding and awareness of these special places.

Our guest today, Dr Kim Sadler is a scientist and educator.  We learn about the features of Cedar Glades and about their ongoing efforts to understand and protect them.

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