MOSS AND LICHEN WALK ALONG THE LAUREL RIVER TRAIL
MAY 1, 2024.
Leader: Sue Studlar
On May 1, Susan Studler led 11 BRNN members on a moss, liverwort and lichen discovery walk along the beautiful Laurel River near Hot Springs, NC. Susan had identified over 100 species in the first half mile of the trail, we saw a limited number. She graciously provided a handout to the group which explained the characteristics of the organisms which is attached. Randy Richardson did his usual great photography, the link to the photos in Amazon is https://www.amazon.de/photos/share/Y2sKB3ElqubuWOqq5AR34RUqHtHQ6w8yKP7AGpC88hV.
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On Tuesday March 26, 8 intrepid hikers braved the weather to view the spring ephemerals at Twin Bridges led by Randy Richardson. The following Thursday, 17 naturalists followed the wildflower path to Melrose Falls accompanied by Paul Fredrickson. On the trek we saw lots of blooming Trillium, Purple Phacilia, Blue Cohosh, Violets of a few varieties, Yellow Mandarin and the stunning Large-flowered Bellwort.
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