Monthly Archives: August 2024

Flat Laurel Creek – August 23, 2024

Posted on August 25, 2024 by WCBC

Perfect weather for a hike – sunny & cool. Photography by Penny Longhurst. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that are non-native … Continue reading →

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Fawn Lake Loop, DuPont State Recreational Forest – August 16, 2024

Posted on August 18, 2024 by WCBC

Great weather and lots to see today.  Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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Shut-In Trail – August 9, 2024

Posted on August 11, 2024 by WCBC

Plants seemed to be much further along this year than in previous years. And, despite Ken’s prediction, it was a lovely day & didn’t rain! Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an … Continue reading →

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Sky Valley Road – August 2, 2024

Posted on August 6, 2024 by WCBC

After a very dry & dusty June & early July we were fortunate that a bunch of recent rain perked up the plants for our visit. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading →

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Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap – July 26, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by WCBC

Several days of rain sure makes plants perk up and fortunately it stayed dry for our walk. Once again,  the meadow was full of glorious Phlox (and Blueberries)!  Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk … Continue reading →

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