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Wintergreen Falls – June 9 & 13, 2025

Posted on June 19, 2025 by WCBC

Well, we didn’t make it to the waterfall. In fact, we didn’t quite get to the former shortcut trail before the heavens opened and the forest road became a gushing creek! Fortunately we visited the meadow first and found some … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants With Names Relating to the Body – Hepatica to Tooth

Posted on March 10, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is more plants in our database with names relating to the body! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography … Continue reading →

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Mossing at Jones Farm – October 6, 2023

Posted on October 9, 2023 by WCBC

Perfect day to be looking at moss! Fog & a tad of rain overnight and dry during the walk. Just the way moss likes it. Thanks Betty for arranging that! Some information about the bryophytes seen today, as well as … Continue reading →

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Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023 by WCBC

The 0.8 mile Vaughn Creek Greenway trail in Tryon, NC, takes hikers through a beautiful wooded area along Vaughn Creek. Not far into the hike, visitors can see Siller’s Falls on their left. The trail ends at a large tunnel … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”

Posted on March 19, 2023 by WCBC

Last pictures! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, … Continue reading →

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