When: May 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Experience the rare and beautiful Silky Camellia with a Native Plant Expert
Naturalist, gardener, Magnolia enthusiast, meditator, and Stewartia expert Jack Johnston is back to lead us on our yearly expedition to view North Carolina’s rare native Camellia growing in the wild. This year, we are viewing the Silky Camellia blooms (Stewartia malacodendron) rather than the Mountain Camellia blooms (Stewartia ovata) of previous events. This walk will also take us past numerous native ferns and the extinct-in-the-wild Franklinia trees, which are the subject of genetic research. Each participant will have the chance to take home a potted native plant, courtesy of Jack!
We will meet at the Otto Post Office (8491 Georgia Rd, Otto, NC 28763) just before 9:00am on Tuesday, May 28th. From the Post Office, we’ll caravan to the parking area at North Fork Creek. The walking involved in this event is minimal, and not over steep ground. Expect to be out for 2-3 hours. Please leave pets at home.
This event is donation-based, suggested donation is $20. Donations can be made online (select “Upcoming Event” from the drop-down menu), or through cash or check at the event. Please give what you can, but not more than you can. Your support allows us to protect the special creatures, plants, landscapes, and heritage of WNC for all to enjoy!
This event has reached its capacity. Email Skye with your full name and the number of people in your party to be added to the waitlist.
