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DAR Memorial Forest – April 29, 2016
Historical mystery: How can 50,000 trees vanish from local memory and maps as well as from Parkway view? We found out during our visit to the newly rediscovered DAR Memorial Forest, planted in 1941-1942 to “memorialize the North Carolina patriots who … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Doe River Gorge – April 18, 2016
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
Hardy Souls Hike – March 4, 2016
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
Friday February 5, 2016 – Collier Cove Nature Preserve
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
Friday January 29, 2016 – Rescue and Rehabilitation of Tundra the Snowy Owl
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
Western Carolina Botanical Club 