Tag Archives: Ferns

Best of Twin Bridges

Posted on March 28, 2026 by WCBC

Sadly for the past couple of years we have been unable to visit one of our favorite early spring places, Twin Bridges. You can see why from Carol’s photographs! So, let’s pretend that we will be there and keep our … Continue reading →

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Springtime at Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve

Posted on March 22, 2026 by WCBC

Glassy Mountain is a Piedmont monadnock that is the remnant of a pluton. For information on its origins check the post here. More info on Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve and the plants at Glassy: Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve by Patrick … Continue reading →

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Blue Wall Preserve – October 24, 2025

Posted on October 26, 2025 by WCBC

Another new field trip site, the Palmetto Trail passes through the 575 acre Blue Wall Preserve, managed by the Nature Conservancy. The Preserve contains the Twin Ponds and Lanny’s Cascade, a small waterfall. Photography by Jennie Burke, Hugh & Janice … Continue reading →

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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – Almost – & Bald Rock Heritage Preserve – October 17, 2025

Posted on October 19, 2025 by WCBC

This was a very disjointed day – some great, some not so great! First, on arrival at the parking area for our Ashmore field trip it was apparent that bear hunting season was in full swing. Not great at all, … Continue reading →

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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – October 10, 2025

Posted on October 12, 2025 by WCBC

Holmes Trail Map Another glorious day and we saw loads of Gentians. Photography by Hugh Irwin & Penny Longhurst. 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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