Monthly Archives: March 2023

Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

The 0.8 mile Vaughn Creek Greenway trail in Tryon, NC, takes hikers through a beautiful wooded area along Vaughn Creek. Not far into the hike, visitors can see Siller’s Falls on their left. The trail ends at a large tunnel … Continue reading

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WCBC 50th Anniversary Celebration – March 24, 2023

More than fifty club members celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Western Carolina Botanical Club at our final indoor meeting of the 2022-2023 season. Information about the program can be found on the History page. We started … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”

Last pictures! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “V”

Almost there! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “V”.  We haven’t forgotten “U” – it will be included next week with the final batch. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “T”

We’re nearing the finish line! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “T”.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, David Heavner, … Continue reading

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