Tag Archives: Henderson County

Oklawaha Greenway – May 11, 2026

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

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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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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