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Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 1 2

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 1
Episode 2
Some of the trees found in the area also have blossoms. The redbud is one example. On a nearby hickory tree, Rudy and Jim come across a woodpecker called a yellow bellied sap-sucker, which has come to...
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2 3

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 3
Cove forests are very popular with visitors, due to the rich bottom soil found here. One animal which does very well in these areas is the beaver. Its work can be seen here with its telltale signs of...
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2 4

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 4
Before the trees start to bloom, the flowers in the area explode with blossoms first. Here we see Lousewort and Pennywort flowers. While observing the flowers, Rudy and Jim come across a Black Chinned...
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2 5

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 5
When pieces of trees fall to the ground, nature has a way to recycle that debris. A species of mushroom known as the False Turkey Tail helps break down the rotting wood, adding nutrients to soil in...
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2 6

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 6
The increased amount of rain makes for a much more diversified forest when it comes to the tall trees in the area. Here we see the Tulip Tree, and the Understory Tree. Along the way Rudy and Jim come...
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 3 7

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 3
Episode 7
Another characteristic of this forest which makes it unique is that it is has remained relatively unchanged for millions of years. The Mayapple flower is a common flower in the area, and features an...
Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 6 - Waterfall | NatureScene - Episode 12 Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 3 8

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 3
Episode 8
In the same stop, Rudy and Jim find a species of reptile called the Green Anole lizard, and they describe the differences between a salamander and a lizard. Illustrating more of the forest’s diversity...
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 4 9

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 4
Episode 9
The cove got its shape from streams of water periodically carving out the rock. Witch Hazel and Rhododendrons are species of plants which benefit from the moisture of nearby streams.
Green and Gold | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 5 10

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Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 5
Episode 10
At this next stop, Rudy and Jim find Canada Violets, White Trillium, Blue Cohosh, and a Green Frog can be seen close-by near the stream. Other plants which dominate the area are Yellow Buckeye trees...
Sandy Island (S.C.) Stop 2 - Sand Dunes And Osprey Birds - Episode 2 Sandy Island (S.C.) Stop 1 1

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Sandy Island (S.C.) Stop 1
Episode 1
Rudy and Jim visit Sandy Island, off the South Carolina coast, near Georgetown. Sandy Island is the largest undeveloped fresh water island on the East coast, consisting mainly of sand dunes, and...