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A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – False Hellebore

photo of green corn lily flowers.

This plant has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Hiking in the subalpine meadows at Huckleberry Gap and those near Rabbit Ears, the large patches of these stately plants, growing up to six feet ,stood out with their large pleated leaves clasping the central stem. I have photographed them from every angle searching for a perfect shot. So, every year that I can get away I seek out the plants and settle down with my camera.  One day I will achieve perfection.

Hop to it GEMS work on final preparations for Jackson County 4-H and FFA Spring Fair.

photo of several reserve champion rabbits at a rabbit show.

The Hop to it GEMS 4-H rabbit and cavy club has had a busy spring. The club hosted the Easter Eggstravaganza fundraiser on March 29th. Several club members brought tent canopies and tables to set up the booths and games. There was a wheel of fortune game, a merchandise stand, a food stand, a petting zoo, two Easter egg hunts, a coloring picture contest, a marshmallow counting contest, and a food stand.