Tag Archives: North Carolina

Buck Spring Nature Trail – June 9, 2023

Posted on June 13, 2023 by WCBC

We started at the Pisgah Inn, taking the Nature Trail to the site of the Buck Spring Lodge, and then on to the Mount Pisgah Parking Area. WCBC created the self-guiding interpretive botanical trail between the North end of the … Continue reading →

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Kellogg Center – June 2, 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by WCBC

The Kellogg Center was originally the summer residence of Kathryn A. Kellogg, who bequeathed the property to Wake Forest University in 1969. In 1987 it became the property of UNC Asheville, which used it as an educational and community conference … Continue reading →

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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 19, 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by WCBC

Holmes Trail Map Plants (especially mosses) always look happier after rain! And Ken found a new plant. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the … Continue reading →

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Coontree Trail – May 15, 2023

Posted on May 22, 2023 by WCBC

There was a recent controlled burn done adjacent to the Coontree Trail.  We were interested to see what effect it would have on the plants growing there. Fortunately, most of them seem to coming back. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny … Continue reading →

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Big Ridge Loop – May 12, 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by WCBC

As usual on this walk, we almost got drenched! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie Colson, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Click on … Continue reading →

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