To bring together our seasonal and year-round members and friends of the Oconee Bell Chapter, let's meet at the Gorges State Park Visitor Center to hear a story of our rare iconic wildflower, Shortia galacifolia, the Oconee Bell! At 4 pm on June 12, Dr. Jim Costa will present a tale of botanical mystery, intrigue, and perseverance. He will share the story of French Royal Botanist André Michaux, why he came to our region in 1787, and the ensuing century-long efforts by Harvard botanist Asa Gray and others to rediscover what became known as Michaux's "Lost Shortia." Before the talk, the Oconee Bell Chapter will have a station with light refreshments near the picnic tables on the patio behind the Gorges State Park Visitor Center at 3 pm on June 12. Look for us at the counter with our logo.
To bring together our seasonal and year-round members and friends of the Oconee Bell Chapter, let's meet at the Gorges State Park Visitor Center to hear a story of our rare iconic wildflower, Shortia galacifolia, the Oconee Bell!
At 4 pm on June 12, Dr. Jim Costa will present a tale of botanical mystery, intrigue, and perseverance. He will share the story of French Royal Botanist André Michaux, why he came to our region in 1787, and the ensuing century-long efforts by Harvard botanist Asa Gray and others to rediscover what became known as Michaux's "Lost Shortia."
Before the talk, the Oconee Bell Chapter will have a station with light refreshments near the picnic tables on the patio behind the Gorges State Park Visitor Center at 3 pm on June 12. Look for us at the counter with our logo.