Coleman Boundary – April 29, 2024

Posted on May 8, 2024 by WCBC

It’s been exactly 5 years since the club last visited the Coleman Boundary, so we were overdue for another visit. The group even botanized the road fast enough to be able to hike to Douglas Falls! Photography by Daudie Colson, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom and view the slide show.

Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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Fernhaven – April 26, 2024

Posted on May 4, 2024 by WCBC

As always, the ferns at Fernhaven were up and growing, the complementary spring ephemerals were  blooming (including many of the Trilliums), and nearly a half-dozen native azalea species could also be enjoyed.  Wow! Thanks, Juanita and Larason for another great visit! Photography by Mary Knierim. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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The Narrows at Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve – April 22, 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by WCBC

Phew! A long hike (for us) but with plenty of bang for the buck & fortunately the temperatures cooled down a little! Once again, a few plants that were new (for some of us).   Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Daudie & John Colson & Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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Lower Cat Gap Trail – April 19, 2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by WCBC

Another great turnout and lots of plants to see, as well as a few critters!  Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – April 15, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by WCBC

Looks like the timing for our Glassy Mountain trip was perfect once again. Most of our favorite plants were there and in amazing numbers – blooming Fringe Trees were everywhere! Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Joe Standaert, & Angela Wagner. Click on any picture to zoom. Read more info on the plants at Glassy at Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve by Patrick D. McMillan at namethatplant.net.

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