Author Archives: WCBC
February 10 – Buckspring Lodge—Vanderbilt Estate
Most years we walk the Buck Spring Trail from Pisgah Inn to the site of George Vanderbilt’s hunting lodge. Have you ever wondered what the building looked like or how it was used by Vanderbilt and his guests? Bill Alexander, … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Meeting
Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC
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Holiday Fest 2016
Good friends, great food, and Ken’s “Blooms and Bloopers” slide show. What more could we ask for? Happy Holidays, everyone!
Sycamore Cove Loop – December 9, 2016
A beautiful day for a winter hike – bright and sunny, cool but not windy. Lots to see. What a great idea – too bad you all missed it! (Click on any picture to zoom) Photography by Penny Longhurst
Posted in Field Trips
Tagged Hiking, Mosses, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Meet the Salamanders of Western North Carolina: Origins, Diversity, and Conservation – November 11, 2016
The origin of amphibians is traced back to about 350 million years ago when ancient fishes began their invasion of the land. One product of this long evolutionary history – modern salamanders of the Southern Appalachian Mountains – displays extraordinary … Continue reading
More Adventures in Colombia – November 4, 2016
Larason & Juanita entertained us with a talk about their return trip to Colombia. Their “chicken bus” style of travel, with few advance reservations, sometime forced itinerary changes, but nothing serious. Before the presentation, Bonnie told us about her experience watching … Continue reading
Western Carolina Botanical Club 