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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 15, 2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 by WCBC

We never did manage to fit this field trip in with all the rain last year, but this year the weather was fantastic! Once again, the Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its … Continue reading →

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Parkway Deep South – April 27, 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by WCBC

Seems like we’re always too late for some plants and too early for others! The drought hasn’t helped, but luckily it rained over the weekend and we still saw a good number of our favorite plants. Botanical plant names seem … Continue reading →

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Springtime at Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve

Posted on March 22, 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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Sam Knob Meadow – October 3, 2025

Posted on October 5, 2025 by WCBC

What a glorious day for a hike. Not a cloud in the sky, beautiful colors, & Asters and Gentians everywhere. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated … Continue reading →

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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – September 19, 2025

Posted on September 21, 2025 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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