Carrie Blair uses slides, books and samples of leaves & twigs to illustrate how you can determine the genus, and often the species as well, of all of our locally growing native trees, with some ornamental and introduced trees. After watching her power point program, a walk outside will guide participants to identify common trees up close. Carrie will share a long list of tree field guides (beginner to advanced) that she recommends. You are welcome to bring your own tree identification books and a long twig (at least foot long) recently cut from a living tree showing buds and leaf scars to identify. The workshop is free and open to the public but classroom space is limited so please register to attend at this link: https://northcarolinanativeplantsociety.wildapricot.org/event-5995874
Topics Related to Gorges State Park
State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.
The campground at Gorges State Park will be closed through at least November 16 due to black bear activity in the area.
The state park is in the migratory path of the butterfly's annual migration to Mexico.
The campground at Gorges State Park will have five camper cabins, 14 campsites, and 16 tent campsites, along with a modern bathhouse.
Gorges State Park will host its first annual Mountain Monarch Festival on September 24, 2022.
Kevin Bischof is the new superintendent of Gorges State Park in Transylvania County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.