Monthly Archives: April 2026

Corneille Bryan Native Garden – April 20, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by WCBC

The Corneille Bryan Native Garden was established in 1989 to call attention to the unique plant life in the Southern Appalachians and to promote its preservation. By 2012 there were approximately 500 species of plants, excluding grasses and weeds. You … Continue reading →

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Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve – April 17, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 by WCBC

We finally made it to Chestnut Ridge ! And found another snake! Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic … Continue reading →

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Davidson River – April 13, 2026

Posted on April 18, 2026 by WCBC

A great turnout and a lovely day for a hike. We saw loads of violets and trillium and some new plants too. Photography by Lucy Prim & Penny Longhurst.  Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now … Continue reading →

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Jones Gap State Park – April 10, 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by WCBC

Jones Gap State Park is slowly recovering from Hurricane Helene although there’s still a lot of debris in the river. The bridge is back! We saw some interesting things including another snake & a bat hunting along the Middle Saluda … Continue reading →

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Blue Wall Preserve – April 6, 2026

Posted on April 9, 2026 by WCBC

We first visited the 575 acre Blue Wall Preserve, managed by the Nature Conservancy, last fall and wondered what goodies we would find in the spring. It didn’t disappoint! The Preserve contains the Twin Ponds, Lanny’s Cascade, and Richard’s “secret” … Continue reading →

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