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Parkway Deep South – May 6, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by WCBC

Well, the weather was not on our side but we were undaunted! We started at Bear Pen Gap Overlook in drizzle & fog and wandered North on the Parkway. By the time we reached Wolf Mountain Overlook we and the … Continue reading →

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Craven Gap South – May 3, 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by WCBC

Great field trip as always! Many different plants and loads of them, as well as bear cubs in the distance. We hiked from around Milepost 379 to Craven Gap. This year we actually all got to eat lunch together! Photography … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 30, 2024 by WCBC

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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Lower Cat Gap Trail – April 19, 2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by WCBC

Another great turnout and lots of plants to see, as well as a few critters!  Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are … Continue reading →

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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – April 15, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by WCBC

Looks like the timing for our Glassy Mountain trip was perfect once again. Most of our favorite plants were there and in amazing numbers – blooming Fringe Trees were everywhere! Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Joe Standaert, … Continue reading →

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