Category Archives: Field Trips

Lower Cat Gap Trail – May 1, 2026

Posted on May 8, 2026 by WCBC

A great turnout with lots of plants to see, especially Trilliums & Hexastylis. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated … Continue reading →

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Parkway Deep South – April 27, 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by WCBC

Seems like we’re always too late for some plants and too early for others! The drought hasn’t helped, but luckily it rained over the weekend and we still saw a good number of our favorite plants. Botanical plant names seem … Continue reading →

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Corneille Bryan Native Garden – April 20, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by WCBC

The Corneille Bryan Native Garden was established in 1989 to call attention to the unique plant life in the Southern Appalachians and to promote its preservation. By 2012 there were approximately 500 species of plants, excluding grasses and weeds. You … Continue reading →

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Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve – April 17, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 by WCBC

We finally made it to Chestnut Ridge ! And found another snake! Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic … Continue reading →

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Davidson River – April 13, 2026

Posted on April 18, 2026 by WCBC

A great turnout and a lovely day for a hike. We saw loads of violets and trillium and some new plants too. Photography by Lucy Prim & Penny Longhurst.  Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now … Continue reading →

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