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Park at Flat Rock – September 13, 2024

Sadly the field trip was rained out, but fortunately Sarah took pictures when she scouted and we’ve added a few more from our previous visits. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Sarah King, Penny Longhurst, & Randy Richardson.  Click on any picture … Continue reading →

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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – Virtual Field Trip!

History of Rattlesnake Lodge We haven’t had a chance to walk the Tanbark to Bull Gap trail this year – too much other good stuff to see elsewhere, so here’s a virtual field trip.  It’s a perfect day out there … Continue reading →

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Flat Laurel Creek – August 23, 2024

Perfect weather for a hike – sunny & cool. Photography by Penny Longhurst. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that are non-native … Continue reading →

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Shut-In Trail – August 9, 2024

Plants seemed to be much further along this year than in previous years. And, despite Ken’s prediction, it was a lovely day & didn’t rain! Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an … Continue reading →

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Birds, Bugs, & Blooms

Shot on location along the Blue Ridge Parkway & in DuPont State Recreational Forest, Gorges State Park, & Pisgah National Forest in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, & Transylvania Counties, North Carolina. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by … Continue reading →

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