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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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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 13, 2024

The Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its reputation. Painted Trillium were everywhere! It looks like this will be a great summer for Blueberries too. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Mary Knierim, Penny Longhurst, … 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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Are You Ready to Botanize?

A quick review of plants we may expect to see in the next few months. Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Lucy Prim, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter … Continue reading

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