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Sky Valley Road – August 15, 2025

Posted on August 18, 2025 by WCBC

Well, at least loads of rain means the dust was washed off the plants and they looked in great shape. We also completed the trip and lunch before the obligatory afternoon thunderstorms. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every … Continue reading →

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Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap – August 8, 2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 by WCBC

Several days of rain makes plump mosses. Great cool weather compared to the past few weeks and no rain for a change! We caught the Spiranthes blooming for the first time in years, but there is definite encroachment of the … Continue reading →

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Kellogg Center – August 1, 2025

Posted on August 3, 2025 by WCBC

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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Shut-In Trail – July 25, 2025

Posted on July 27, 2025 by WCBC

Since the Blue Ridge Parkway was closed northbound from Elk Pasture Gap we did the walk as an in-&-out and still found some nice plants, including TWO new Figworts and several superbums! We drove back to the Buck Spring Lodge … Continue reading →

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French Broad River Meadow – July 18, 2025

Posted on July 20, 2025 by WCBC

Our walk was on the late Charles Pickelsimer’s private airstrip in Brevard. Mr. Pickelsimer left the 55 acre property, which lies in the French Broad River floodplain, to Brevard College and it was purchased by Transylvania County in 2020 for … Continue reading →

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