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Oklawaha Greenway – May 11, 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by WCBC

A select group of members walked part of the Oklawaha Greenway starting from the Patton Park trailhead. Katie Breckheimer, Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway chair, started us off by explaining how the Greenway was created and their goals for the … Continue reading →

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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 8, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by WCBC

Holmes Trail Map We were a little late for the Trillium but the Fairy Wands were in full swing! And loads of ferns. Once again we saw the confusing mystery Holly. Is it Ilex ambigua or Ilex montana? It seems … Continue reading →

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Lower Cat Gap Trail – May 1, 2026

Posted on May 8, 2026 by WCBC

A great turnout with lots of plants to see, especially Trilliums & Hexastylis. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated … Continue reading →

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Corneille Bryan Native Garden – April 20, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by WCBC

The Corneille Bryan Native Garden was established in 1989 to call attention to the unique plant life in the Southern Appalachians and to promote its preservation. By 2012 there were approximately 500 species of plants, excluding grasses and weeds. You … Continue reading →

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Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve – April 17, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 by WCBC

We finally made it to Chestnut Ridge ! And found another snake! Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim. 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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