Author Archives: WCBC
Buck Spring Nature Trail – June 10, 2022
We walked a loop, starting at the Pisgah Inn, taking the Nature trail to the site of the Buck Spring Lodge, and returning on the trail that parallels the West side of the Parkway. WCBC created the self-guiding interpretive botanical … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Kellogg Center – June 3, 2022
The Kellogg Center was originally the summer residence of Kathryn A. Kellogg, who bequeathed the property to Wake Forest University in 1969. In 1987 it became the property of UNC Asheville, which used it as an educational and community conference … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Henderson County, Hiking, North Carolina, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Ashmore Heritage Preserve Scout – May 23, 2022
Our walk was rained out but fortunately Richard took pictures on the scout. Photography by Richard Holzman (Click on any picture to zoom).
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mountain Bridge State Natural Area, South Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 20, 2022
Holmes Trail Map Great hike – Lucy found a new plant! Photography by Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Lucy Prim, & Randy Richardson. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Henderson County, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Frying Pan Gap Loop – May 16, 2022
This was the second monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. We hiked from the gate to the campground and then returned along the Parkway. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Aleta Tisdale. Click on any picture to zoom. Plants … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Bryophytes, Ferns, Hiking, moss, North Carolina, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 