Wildflower Hike at Twin Bridges/Melrose Falls

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.

Twin Bridges/Melrose Falls is always a special place this time of year and a big shout-out to Conserving Carolina for providing this location.  More acreage has been recently acquired adjacent to Melrose Falls and Pearson’s Falls to ensure we have clean air and water, scenic beauty and wildlife habitat.
On April 11, we return to one of our favorite places, Big Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  As has been done in the past we will have two alternatives, a wildflower intensive walk and a hike to Mouse Creek Falls.  Both options promise a view of the diversity of this location.  More information to follow regarding this event which will not have attendee limitation.