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

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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Park at Flat Rock – September 26, 2025

The 66 acre Highland Lake Golf Club closed on September 30, 2013 and was converted into a municipal park for the Village of Flat Rock. Although the park has a 1.3 mile paved path, we tend to wander along the … Continue reading

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Kellogg Center – August 1, 2025

Great leaders! This was only the second time in several years that we haven’t been totally lost, even with several bridges out! Also our first visit in sweltering August! The Kellogg Center was originally the summer residence of Kathryn A. … Continue reading

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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 5, 2025

Holmes Trail Map Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on any picture to zoom and view the slide show.

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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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