Category Archives: Scouting Trip
Bonnie’s Garden – July 14, 2021
We couldn’t make it to the Parkway for our scheduled walk, but here is the next best thing. A peek at summer plants in our co-leader’s fabulous garden! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk … Continue reading
Blue Ridge Parkway in July
Typically, we’re not able to schedule many field trips in July because of the July 4th weekend and the Annual Meeting. However, we manage to squeeze in a few. Below is an selection of plants you might expect to see … Continue reading
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Highlands Botanical Garden Scout – June 21, 2021
The Club had plans to visit the gardens last June. Well, better late than never! Link to their website is here. Photography by Penny Longhurst.
Sky Valley Road Scout – June 16, 2021
Richard wrote: Was eager for a visit to Sky Valley, realizing it was a bit early for my goal to photograph a Diana butterfly (Speyeria diana). I saw a black and orange male Diana for the first time last year … Continue reading
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Tagged DuPont State Forest, Hiking, Insects, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Graybeard Mountain Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook Scout – June 15, 2021
Jim led a small group of friends on the Graybeard Mountain Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook trail this week. Some of the highlights from the hike can be seen below. Photography by Jim Poling and Randy Richardson.
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 