Tag Archives: Bryophytes

Wintergreen Falls – October 30, 2026

Posted on November 1, 2026 by WCBC

Another beautiful fall day for our last field trip for 2026. Warmer than last week but still very pleasant for the hike back to the trailhead! We got a bit split up on our way to the falls. Next time … Continue reading →

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Rock Quarry Road – October 2, 2026

Posted on October 4, 2026 by WCBC

Our second fall walk at the Quarry and again we found a bunch of different plants as well as more Joro Spiders! Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we mostly use those approved by … Continue reading →

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Jones Gap State Park – April 11, 2025

Posted on April 16, 2025 by WCBC

Jones Gap State Park had a double whammy recently. First Hurricane Helene caused terrible flooding of the Middle Saluda River, moving boulders, dropping trees, causing landslides, and taking out the bridge. Then the Persimmon Ridge Fire came really close. However, … Continue reading →

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Mossing at Jones Farm – October 6, 2023

Posted on October 9, 2023 by WCBC

Perfect day to be looking at moss! Fog & a tad of rain overnight and dry during the walk. Just the way moss likes it. Thanks Betty for arranging that! Some information about the bryophytes seen today, as well as … Continue reading →

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Bad Creek to the Whitewater River – September 29, 2023

Posted on October 1, 2023 by WCBC

Information about the construction and operation of the Lake Jocassee Pumped Storage Facility can be found here. For a link to the USDA’s Field Guide to Native Oak Species of Eastern North America, click here. Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants … Continue reading →

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