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Hemlock Ridge – May 16, 2025

The club was fortunate to be invited again to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members (we must have behaved ourselves last year).  Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt. Plants that are … Continue reading

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Southern Highlands Reserve, June 7, 2024

Several club members took a guided tour at the Southern Highlands Reserve in Lake Toxaway to view their native plants and experience the rare ecology of high-elevation Southern Appalachian forests. After weeks of rain we really lucked out with the … Continue reading

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Hemlock Ridge – May 20, 2024

The club was fortunate to be invited to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members. Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Randy Richardson & Joe Standaert. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading

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Fernhaven – April 26, 2024

As always, the ferns at Fernhaven were up and growing, the complementary spring ephemerals were  blooming (including many of the Trilliums), and nearly a half-dozen native azalea species could also be enjoyed.  Wow! Thanks, Juanita and Larason for another great visit! Photography … Continue reading

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The Narrows at Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve – April 22, 2024

Phew! A long hike (for us) but with plenty of bang for the buck & fortunately the temperatures cooled down a little! Once again, a few plants that were new (for some of us).   Plants that are non-native to North … Continue reading

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