Author Archives: WCBC
Hemlock Ridge – May 20, 2024
The club was fortunate to be invited to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members. Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Randy Richardson & Joe Standaert. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mosses, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – May 17, 2024
A prescribed burn was done over a large area stretching from Persimmon Ridge Road down to Lake Wattacoo over the winter. Between that and the mowing on the dam we were curious to see how the plants were doing. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, lake, Mountain Bridge State Natural Area, South Carolina, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 13, 2024
The Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its reputation. Painted Trillium were everywhere! It looks like this will be a great summer for Blueberries too. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Mary Knierim, Penny Longhurst, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Big Ridge Loop – May 10, 2024
Last year it was a “little” rainy when we scheduled this trip and a lot of people skipped it! No problem this year. We started on the Parkway in order to avoid the heat of the day, returning through the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Parkway Deep South – May 6, 2024
Well, the weather was not on our side but we were undaunted! We started at Bear Pen Gap Overlook in drizzle & fog and wandered North on the Parkway. By the time we reached Wolf Mountain Overlook we and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers, Wolf Mountain Overlook
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 