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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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Mt. Hardy Trail & Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 22, 2025

Posted on August 24, 2025 by WCBC

We did something different this time. After the hike we all stopped at Wolf Mountain Overlook before heading to Courthouse Valley Overlook for lunch.  Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved … Continue reading →

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