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Flat Laurel Creek – August 23, 2024

Posted on August 25, 2024 by WCBC

Perfect weather for a hike – sunny & cool. Photography by Penny Longhurst. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that are non-native … Continue reading →

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Shut-In Trail – August 9, 2024

Posted on August 11, 2024 by WCBC

Plants seemed to be much further along this year than in previous years. And, despite Ken’s prediction, it was a lovely day & didn’t rain! Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an … Continue reading →

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Birds, Bugs, & Blooms

Posted on July 14, 2024 by WCBC

Shot on location along the Blue Ridge Parkway & in DuPont State Recreational Forest, Gorges State Park, & Pisgah National Forest in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, & Transylvania Counties, North Carolina. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by … Continue reading →

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Southern Highlands Reserve, June 7, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by WCBC

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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Buck Spring Nature Trail – June 4, 2024

Posted on June 9, 2024 by WCBC

We started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. We should have stopped at the cars! We hadn’t gone much more than … Continue reading →

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