Category Archives: poaching

Venus flytrap campaign; the half way point

Posted on November 28, 2012 by secpnc

Hello!  Most of you might be aware of the crowd funding campaign we are running to raise money for a comprehensive survey of the Venus flytrap population in the Green Swamp preserve, and if you don’t know about the campaign … Continue reading →

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We sure could use your help!! The Sci Fund Challenge

Posted on November 13, 2012 by secpnc

Venus flytrap – a charismatic…plant? As most of you know The Nature Conservancy is a not-profit organization, which means we operate mostly on donated funds and grants.  So if we have an important project we have to find money to fund it, … Continue reading →

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Building a bog garden with the Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club

Posted on October 16, 2012 by secpnc

So I had the unique opportunity to help the Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club build a bog garden for carnivorous plants.  The bog garden is situated behind the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center next to the butterfly garden.  It will give … Continue reading →

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Walk with the Meat Eaters

Posted on May 23, 2012 by secpnc

Saturday was our annual hike in the Green Swamp preserve called Walk with the Meat Eaters! This hike showcases the carnivorous plants of the Southeast Coastal Plain; plants like the Venus Flytrap and pitcher plants. We had a wonderful hike … Continue reading →

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Big Island

Posted on February 6, 2012 by secpnc

Big Island is one of the most iconic longleaf pine savannas left in this region.  It boasts some of the highest plant diversity in the world.  It has been well maintained with fire for years and years, sometimes being burned … Continue reading →

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Venus flytrap poaching

Posted on January 25, 2012 by secpnc

Our little neck of the woods is very special for many reasons; oldest cypress trees, high biodiversity, and fire dependent ecosystems to name a few and all of which I have discussed in previous posts.  But one that I think … Continue reading →

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