Author Archives: WCBC
Bad Creek to the Whitewater River – October 22, 2021
Information about the construction and operation of the Lake Jocassee Pumped Storage Facility can be found here. For a link to the USDA’s Field Guide to Native Oak Species of Eastern North America, click here. Photography by Penny Longhurst & … Continue reading
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Tagged Bryophytes, Ferns, Hiking, lichen, Liverworts, moss, River, South Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – October 15, 2021
Holmes Trail Map Photography by Penny Longhurst & Joe Standaert. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on any picture to zoom and view the slide show.
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Tagged Bryophytes, Ferns, Henderson County, Hiking, moss, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Buck Creek Serpentine Barrens – September 22, 2021
Some members visited the unique Buck Creek Serpentine Barrens on a very wet day, guided by Maria Dunlavey, a botanist with the U.S. Forest Service. Penny waited until the skies cleared before going! You can see that in Joe’s pictures … Continue reading
Ashmore Heritage Preserve – September 24, 2021
Great company, interesting plants, & beautiful weather. What more could we ask for? Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Richard Holzman, Penny Longhurst, & Joe Standaert … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mountain Bridge State Natural Area, South Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Sam Knob Meadow Scout – September 15, 2021
Too bad we couldn’t get to walk with the club, but fortunately we took lots of pictures on the scout. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, moss, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 