Monthly Archives: July 2025

Shut-In Trail – July 25, 2025

Since the Blue Ridge Parkway was closed northbound from Elk Pasture Gap we did the walk as an in-&-out and still found some nice plants, including TWO new Figworts and several superbums! We drove back to the Buck Spring Lodge … Continue reading

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French Broad River Meadow – July 18, 2025

Our walk was on the late Charles Pickelsimer’s private airstrip in Brevard. Mr. Pickelsimer left the 55 acre property, which lies in the French Broad River floodplain, to Brevard College and it was purchased by Transylvania County in 2020 for … Continue reading

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WCBC Annual Meeting, Holmes Educational State Forest – July 11, 2025

We had a great turnout for the Annual Meeting. As always, the pavilion at Holmes  was a perfect location – thanks to Susan Fay and the other rangers for providing such great facilities. After eating delicious lunches including Rebecca’s world-famous … Continue reading

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What’s Coming Next? – July – October 2025

Just to wet your whistles, here’s a preview of the plants we expect to see on our field trips over the next few months. Friday, July 18 – French Broad River Meadow, Brevard, NC Friday, July 25 – Shut-in Trail, … Continue reading

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