Visit the Native Plant Conference

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Wednesday, 19/07/2023

The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference returns to Western Carolina University July 19-22, with the public invited to take part in programs offered Saturday, July 22, free of charge.

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Notes from a plant nerd: The plant nerds are coming!

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Wednesday, 19/07/2023

If you find yourself on the campus of Western Carolina University in the summer around the third week of July, you might notice a large and slightly odd group of people walking around.

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