Category Archives: Field Trips

Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 15, 2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 by WCBC

We never did manage to fit this field trip in with all the rain last year, but this year the weather was fantastic! Once again, the Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its … Continue reading →

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Oklawaha Greenway – May 11, 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by WCBC

A select group of members walked part of the Oklawaha Greenway starting from the Patton Park trailhead. Katie Breckheimer, Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway chair, started us off by explaining how the Greenway was created and their goals for the … Continue reading →

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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 8, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by WCBC

Holmes Trail Map We were a little late for the Trillium but the Fairy Wands were in full swing! And loads of ferns. Once again we saw the confusing mystery Holly. Is it Ilex ambigua or Ilex montana? It seems … Continue reading →

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Rock Quarry Road – May 4, 2026

Posted on May 13, 2026 by WCBC

A new spring walk for us and a bunch of different plants to see. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we mostly use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that … Continue reading →

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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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