Category Archives: Field Trips

Buck Spring Nature Trail – June 4, 2024

Posted on June 9, 2024 by WCBC

We started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. We should have stopped at the cars! We hadn’t gone much more than … Continue reading →

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Kellogg Center – May 31, 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by WCBC

Great leaders! This was the first time in several years that we haven’t been totally lost! The Kellogg Center was originally the summer residence of Kathryn A. Kellogg, who bequeathed the property to Wake Forest University in 1969. In 1987 … Continue reading →

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Hemlock Ridge – May 20, 2024

Posted on June 1, 2024 by WCBC

The club was fortunate to be invited to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members. Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Randy Richardson & Joe Standaert. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading →

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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – May 17, 2024

Posted on May 28, 2024 by WCBC

A prescribed burn was done over a large area stretching from Persimmon Ridge Road down to Lake Wattacoo over the winter. Between that and the mowing on the dam we were curious to see how the plants were doing. We … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 13, 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by WCBC

The Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its reputation. Painted Trillium were everywhere! It looks like this will be a great summer for Blueberries too. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Mary Knierim, Penny Longhurst, … Continue reading →

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