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The mission of the Western Carolina Botanical Club is to identify and study native plants and their habitats

Park at Flat Rock – September 13, 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by WCBC

Sadly the field trip was rained out, but fortunately Sarah took pictures when she scouted and we’ve added a few more from our previous visits. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Sarah King, Penny Longhurst, & Randy Richardson.  Click on any picture … Continue reading →

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Parkway South – September 6, 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by WCBC

Great day to be up on the Parkway as always. Stops were Wagon Gap Overlook, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. We ate lunch at John Rock Overlook. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Billy Dinwiddie, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. … Continue reading →

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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – Virtual Field Trip!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by WCBC

History of Rattlesnake Lodge We haven’t had a chance to walk the Tanbark to Bull Gap trail this year – too much other good stuff to see elsewhere, so here’s a virtual field trip.  It’s a perfect day out there … Continue reading →

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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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