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Shut-In Trail – August 9, 2024
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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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Sky Valley Road – August 2, 2024
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
Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap – July 26, 2024
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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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Baldwin Field Branch Scout – July 17, 2024
Led by our intrepid leaders, Billy & Ernie, seven courageous club members scouted Baldwin Field Branch to determine whether it could be a possible site for new field trips. The consensus was “Yes”. We identified 189 species with 51 blooming, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Sam Knob Meadow – July 19, 2024
What a great walk! We saw everything we were hoping for and almost missed getting rained on! Photography by Janice Irwin & Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 