Flora and landscapes of the southern mountain region

Published 11:26 am Monday, June 11, 2012

Time and weather permitting, there may also be an interpretive woodland walk around the grounds of Walnut Creek Preserve after the presentation for those who are interested; dress appropriately. Children and adults are welcome and there is no charge for the event.
To get to Walnut Creek Preserve’s Nature Center from the Tryon and Columbus area, take N.C. Hwy. 108 E and turn left onto N.C. Hwy. 9 N toward Lake Lure. Follow Hwy. 9 N for 5 miles and turn right onto McGuinn Road (at the Exxon Station). Go 1 mile to the intersection with Big Level Road; turn left, go 2/10ths of a mile and take the first right onto Aden Green Road. Follow Aden Green for 4/10ths of a mile and turn left on Herbarium Lane and into Walnut Creek Preserve. Take the first left onto Conservatory Lane, which takes you to the parking area for the nature center.
For more information or directions from another location, please contact the Pacolet Area Conservancy at 828-859-5060 or e-mail: landprotection@pacolet.org.
– article submitted by Pam Torlina

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