Author Archives: WCBC
Hardy Souls Hike – March 4, 2016
Ten creek crossings & only one person got wet! Old forest roads, steep ups and downs, downed trees; a typical Hardy Souls hike! Thanks, Larry! Click on pictures to zoom Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim
Friday February 5, 2016 – Collier Cove Nature Preserve
Friday February 5, 2016 – Collier Cove Nature Preserve Presenter: Marian Hobson. Below is the Facebook link and trail map for Collier Cove Nature Preserve (194 Rhododendron Drive in Arden) that Marian mentioned during her talk. https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfCollierCove/ Directions: From Sweeten … Continue reading
Friday January 29, 2016 – Rescue and Rehabilitation of Tundra the Snowy Owl
In case you missed our indoor meeting! Carlton Burke, a naturalist and licensed wildlife rehabilitator, told us about his work with Tundra, the Snowy Owl. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Rich DeSimone, and Penny Longhurst
What Is It?
What do you think this shrub is? Brilliant show of bright pink berries spotted near the intersection of Cat Gap loop and Butter Gap trails at Picklesimer Fields, 11/16/15. Submitted by Penny. See if we agree! I think it’s Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, Coralberry
Western Carolina Botanical Club 