Category Archives: Indoor Meeting

Are You Ready to Botanize?!

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

Are you ready for our field trips? After all this time, do you remember the difference between Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) and Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquifolia)? We can help! This presentation will give a quick review of how our field … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fest – December 14, 2018

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We had a great turnout in spite of the wet & snowy weather. Scroll down to see Ken’s Holiday Movie and the “Re-Buttal”!   &…

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Naturalists Visit Newfoundland – January 19, 2018

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

Jim Poling was amazed by the geology, history, culture, birds, and wildflowers on his visit to Newfoundland in July 2016. His talking about it encouraged Penny Longhurst to go in July 2017. Jim and Penny will share what they learned … Continue reading →

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Death Valley – 2016 Wildflower Super Bloom – February 17, 2017

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Presenters: Joe and Mary Standaert. Death Valley is the hottest, driest place on the entire North American continent. But once every 10 years or so, something magical happens: The valley explodes with a rare floral “super bloom,” in which its … Continue reading →

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February 10 – Buckspring Lodge—Vanderbilt Estate

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

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 →

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Holiday Fest 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

Good friends, great food, and Ken’s “Blooms and Bloopers” slide show. What more could we ask for? Happy Holidays, everyone!  

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Meet the Salamanders of Western North Carolina: Origins, Diversity, and Conservation – November 11, 2016

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

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 →

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More Adventures in Colombia – November 4, 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

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 →

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Friday February 5, 2016 – Collier Cove Nature Preserve

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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 →

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Friday January 29, 2016 – Rescue and Rehabilitation of Tundra the Snowy Owl

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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

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