Tag Archives: Trees

Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – September 11, 2026

Posted on September 14, 2026 by WCBC

Glassy Mountain is a Piedmont monadnock that is the remnant of a pluton. For information on its origins check the post here. More info on Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve and the plants at Glassy: Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve by Patrick … Continue reading →

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Flat Laurel Creek – Sam Knob Loop – September 4, 2026

Posted on September 6, 2026 by WCBC

We had such a great time hiking down Flat Laurel Creek Trail that we decided to continue with the loop, returning through Sam Knob Meadow. Afterwards, some members stopped at the new Little-Wolfie to check out the plants there. Botanical … Continue reading →

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Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 2026

Posted on August 24, 2026 by WCBC

Unfortunately our 2026 Parkway South field trip had to be cancelled due to a huge early morning thunderstorm. Luckily Jim ignored the orders! Photography by Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we … Continue reading →

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Jackson Park – August 14, 2026

Posted on August 16, 2026 by WCBC

We last visited Jackson Park in 2008, so a return visit was overdue. The description said we would explore the wetlands, but after a few weeks of rain we should have realized they would be VERY WET wetlands! Note: Next … Continue reading →

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Frying Pan Gap – July 31, 2026

Posted on August 2, 2026 by WCBC

Beautiful sunny day for a hike and not too hot. Still some Turk’s Cap Lilies blooming as well as several Featherbells. However, fruit is forming and leaves are turning. Fall is creeping up on us! Botanical plant names seem to … Continue reading →

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