Station Cove Wildflower Walk

Despite the long drive, we had a total of 22 members join us for our Wildflowers and Waterfall Walk at Station Cove on Wednesday April 5.  The rain held off and we were treated to temperatures in the low 80’s, making this feel more like a summer event!  The wildflowers did not disappoint, with highlights including Catesby’s Trillium, Pinxterbloom Azalea, Three-Part and Marsh Blue Violets, Perfoliate Bellwort, Showy Orchis, Virginia Pennywort, Whorled Stoneroot, Dwarf Crested Iris, Violet Wood Sorrel, and Eastern Blue Star. 

At the trail’s end a gorgeous waterfall provided a scenic backdrop to lunch on the trail.  Some participants made a full day of it, visiting Whitewater Falls on the return trip and even Devil’s Fork State Park for the last blooming Oconee Bells of the Season.  A few of the botanical highlights are pictured below.