Tag Archives: Pisgah National Forest

Sam Knob Meadow – June 5, 2023

We planned to walk to the meadow monthly starting in May. However, on our scout in early May there were very few plants to be seen so we skipped that field trip. Here is the first monthly post on the … Continue reading

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Coontree Trail – May 15, 2023

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

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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Parkway Deep South – May 5, 2023

A new field trip and it’s a keeper! Our timing was perfect. Spring ephemerals were busting out all over and we identified some new plants. As Sunflower used to say, “It was glorious!”. Stops were John Rock Overlook, Wolf Mountain … Continue reading

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Lower Cat Gap Trail – April 21, 2023

Glad we were able to reschedule the Lower Cat Gap field trip after it was rained out last week. It was a beautiful day and we had a great turnout and lots of plants to see.  Photography by Cindy Carpenter, … Continue reading

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