Tag Archives: Liverworts

Buck Spring Nature Trail – May 29, 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by WCBC

Once again, we started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. After a week of rain we were surprised to stay dry! … Continue reading →

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Mt. Hardy Trail & Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 22, 2025

Posted on August 24, 2025 by WCBC

We did something different this time. After the hike we all stopped at Wolf Mountain Overlook before heading to Courthouse Valley Overlook for lunch. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved … 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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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “N”, “O”, & “Q”

Posted on January 22, 2023 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “N”, “O”, & “Q” (and no, we haven’t remembered our Q’s” and forgotten our “P’s”. There are loads of “P” plants, so they’ll be up next week!). … Continue reading →

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