Author Archives: WCBC
Native Flora of Henderson County Walkways – Spring 2020
With time on his hands, Ken and his faithful dog, Annie, started documenting the flora of Henderson County walkways last year. Their walkies took them to the Oklawaha Greenway, Fletcher Park, Park Ridge Nature Trail, & the Park at Flat … Continue reading
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Tagged Henderson County, Hendersonville, Hiking, North Carolina, Oklawaha Greenway, Plant Identification, WCBC, Wildflowers
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April Wildflowers on Big Creek and Baxter Creek Trails, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It’s been quite a while since the club visited either Big Creek or Baxter Creek Trails. Ken found pictures for Big Creek from 2006 and 2007, and Baxter Creek from 2007 and 2008. Joe & Mary were there on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, Waterfalls, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Springtime in New England
In May 2019 Penny took a wildflower & waterfalls trip to New England. The route was north on Route 7 from the Connecticut/Massachusetts border to Burlington, Vermont, and then further north almost to the Canadian border before returning south alongside … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Travel, Trees, Views, Waterfalls, Wildflowers
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Yellowstone National Park
Another double-header! Joe and Penny have shared pictures of their trips to Yellowstone. Joe & Mary camped there during August 2010 & Penny visited in May 2016 and September 2017 (23 waterfalls!). Photography by Joe Standaert & Penny Longhurst Resources: … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Birds, Hiking, River, Views, Waterfalls, Wildflowers
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The South Carolina Botanical Garden
The South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson, SC is currently open 7 am to sunset with only the trails open. This is a large garden at 295 acres with many habitats. Allow a day to visit remembering that many visits … Continue reading
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Tagged Bugs, Butterflies, caterpillars, Ferns, Grasses, Insects, South Carolina, Trees, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 