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Saturday, June 02, 2012

Annual Spring Picnic-2012

(Starts 10:00 A.M. and lasts till we're all pooped!
(Ok, probably till about 3 P.M.))

Note: Important Change!
Picnic June 2 at Hagen-Stone Park.

Annual picnic Saturday, June 2, Hagen-Stone Park, Guilford County;
10:00 program with lunch and plant auction to follow.

Don’t miss this one!!

We will be in the same park, at shelter #5 this year, so watch for signs to guide you to the correct area. The shelter is nice and large, has power, and is close to restrooms.

Read on for the exciting details!

This year’s picnic will feature a program on pressing plants, presented by Trena McNabb and Dr. Larry Mellichamp. Starting time is 10:00 a.m. at shelter #5 at Hagen-Stone Park.
Bring side dishes and desserts to share for the noon picnic. BBQ and chicken will be provided by NCNPS. We will also have tea, water, and the appropriate utensils.
Also bring plants for our annual June auction, and be ready to buy some of the terrific plants that others will donate.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

2012 Spring Outing - Pearsons Falls and Saluda, NC

(April 13-15, 2012)

This spring’s outing will feature an afternoon visit to Pearson Falls in Saluda, NC, but the group will begin Saturday botanizing along the road leading to the glen and will eat lunch at the picnic area before starting the official tour. Registration fees cover the cost of entry, and participants will receive a book about the area written by Donald Culross Peattie. (See Ana and Jerry Weston’s reviews of this location in the NCNPS Aug. newsletter.)
Friday there will be optional hikes in the area (details later) and Sunday the group will visit Pacolet Falls with a guide from the Saluda Community Land Trust.
Timothy P. Spira of Clemson University will speak Friday night at the Saluda Library. He is the author of WILDFLOWERS AND PLANT COMMUNITIES OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS AND PIEDMONT. Saturday’s dinner will be at the Saluda Center, followed by the annual plant auction.

Saluda Mountain Lodge (www.saludamountainlodge.com) will be the official gathering site. Details re rates, etc., will be published closer to the event. There are many bed and breakfasts in the area.

Download the official registration form from this link and send it in as soon as possible! Registration form for Pearson’s Falls

[The Registration form is in “fillable” format. Just open the form, enter the requested information, then print and mail along with your check to Jeff Prather. If you would like, you may Save As – Reg form [add your name]. Once it is saved on your computer, you can print and mail to Jeff along with your check. You will still have a copy on your computer for your records.]