Beverly James, preserve manager, center, pointed out old trees including a chinquapin oak to the left of her that was dated to be 318 years old during a hike at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary in Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 13, 2012. The 318-year-old tree is to the left of James in the photo and is forked on top. The hike, led by Beverly James focused on mushrooms and trees, was one of several to celebrate 100th birthday of Dr. Mary Wharton, who est. the 287 acre sanctuary and was author of the popular book Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER Buy Photo