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Doe River Gorge – April 18, 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by WCBC

Field trip to the Doe River Gorge Dr. Frosty Levy, Professor Emeritus of Biology at East Tennessee State University led us on the Doe River Gorge trail in Hampton, TN, along the old Tweetsie Railroad bed. Thanks Frosty! We had a … Continue reading →

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Hardy Souls Hike – March 4, 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by WCBC

Ten creek crossings & only one person got wet! Old forest roads, steep ups and downs, downed trees; a typical Hardy Souls hike! Thanks, Larry! Click on pictures to zoom Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim

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Friday February 5, 2016 – Collier Cove Nature Preserve

Posted on February 5, 2016 by WCBC

Friday February 5, 2016 – Collier Cove Nature Preserve Presenter: Marian Hobson. Below is the Facebook link and  trail map for Collier Cove Nature Preserve (194 Rhododendron Drive in Arden) that Marian mentioned during her talk. https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfCollierCove/ Directions: From Sweeten … Continue reading →

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Friday January 29, 2016 – Rescue and Rehabilitation of Tundra the Snowy Owl

Posted on January 30, 2016 by WCBC

In case you missed our indoor meeting! Carlton Burke, a naturalist and licensed wildlife rehabilitator, told us about his work with Tundra, the Snowy Owl. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Rich DeSimone, and Penny Longhurst

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What Is It?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by WCBC

What do you think this shrub is? Brilliant show of bright pink berries spotted near the intersection of Cat Gap loop and Butter Gap trails at Picklesimer Fields, 11/16/15. Submitted by Penny. See if we agree! I think it’s Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, Coralberry  

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