About Our Association

The B.W. Wells Association works on three fronts to achieve our mission. We hold events, workshops, hikes and tours to teach people about:
- B.W. Wells and his important botanical contributions to North Carolina.
- The unique geology of Rockcliff Farm.
- The ecological relationship between the wildflowers of Rockcliff Farm and its geology.
- The history of the farm itself, the people who lived there and how they used the farm.
- Adding features such as trail-side displays to better educate the public.
- Building demonstration areas along the trails to highlight farming activities such as the use of Mangum terraces to prevent erosion, and butchering pigs and curing their meat.
- Holding work sessions to maintain the buildings, the trails and grounds.
We partner with other organizations to jointly sponsor and conduct environmental educational activities. These organizations include:
- N.C. Botanical Garden
- N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
- N.C. Native Plant Society
- Wake Forest Garden Club.
B.W. Wells Association
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Executive Committee
President – Sanford Bailey
Vice President – Joel Bailey
Secretary/Treasurer – Mary-Kate Keith
At Large – Jimmy Ray
Board of Directors
Craig Cooper
Kathy Bishop
Debra Ludas
Julie Moore
Peter Schubert
B. H. Powell
Becky Parsons
Donna Walsh
Advisory Board
Hughen Nourse
Ken Moore
Benson Kirkman
Brian Bockhahn
Johnny Randall
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