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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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Sky Valley Road – August 28, 2026

Posted on August 30, 2026 by WCBC

Once again, rain the day before reduced the amount of dust on the road and freshened up the plants. We also completed the trip and lunch before the obligatory afternoon thunderstorms. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, … Continue reading →

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Fawn Lake Loop, DuPont State Recreational Forest – August 7, 2026

Posted on August 9, 2026 by WCBC

Despite the power company applying loads of herbicide and the park maintenance workers mowing the roadside edges, we still managed to find most of our favorite plants – albeit in different locations AND we escaped the usual afternoon thunderstorm! Information … Continue reading →

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Sky Valley Road – June 19, 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026 by WCBC

Looks like it was a great day for catching orchids and Eric even managed to make Buckwheat look beautiful! Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic … Continue reading →

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Wintergreen Falls – June 12, 2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by WCBC

Last year we didn’t make it to the waterfall. We didn’t even get halfway before it started pouring with rain! This year we made it all the way. Scorching hot day, but loads to see. Perfect timing to see Milkweed … Continue reading →

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