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SUMMARY:Land Trust Day at Mast General Store
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Land Trust Day on Saturday\, June 6 by shopping at Mast General Store of Hendersonville to help us receive 20% of sales. \nThe first Saturday of June each year is Land Trust Day. On this day businesses and land trusts across North Carolina have come together to celebrate conservation. Land Trust Day highlights the important role that protected lands and the outdoors play in our communities. It serves as an initiative to create partnership opportunities and build relationships between businesses and their local land trusts. \nMast General Store of Hendersonville has sponsored Land Trust Day for over 10 years! We are ever grateful to Mast General Store for their dedication to preserving the outdoors and our community. Please visit Mast General’s website today to see current offers.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landtrustday2026/
LOCATION:Mast General Store\, 527 North Main Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Upper French Broad Riverfest!
DESCRIPTION:When: June 20\, 2026 \nWhere: Champion Park in Rosman \nTime: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nThe Transylvania French Broad Stewards\, the Town of Rosman\, Conserving Carolina\, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the 11th annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! We invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman\, NC for a free\, family-friendly festival with free tubing\, live local music\, face-painting\, food trucks\, hands-on activities and games\, and much more! \nThere will be free tubing for everyone and the opportunity to enjoy and get into the river\, so don’t forget your swimsuit and towel! \nThe Local Harvester and Grand Olde Station food trucks will be there\, as well as Baabal’s Ice Cream! \nParticipants will include MountainTrue\, Mills River Partnership\, Earthshine Nature Programs\, Transylvania County Library\, The Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County\, Oxbow River Snorkeling\, Colonial Acres Farms will have native plants for sale\, Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited\, Pisgah River Rangers\, Friends of the Ecusta Trail\, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and Blue Ridge EV Club\, Hemlock Restoration Initiative\, Gaia Herbs\, Waterfall Keepers of NC\, Friends of Gorges State Park\, Blue Ridge Audubon\, Transylvania County Bird Club\, Brevard Sustainability Council\, NC Cooperative Extension of Transylvania County\, FIND Outdoors\, NC Forest Service\, Citizens Climate Lobby\, Transylvania County Department of Social Services\, Shelly’s Laser Art\, Transylvania Public Health\, Rosman Fire Rescue\, Transylvania County Rescue Squad\, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina\, Transylvania County DSS\, and more! \nAll of our hosts and partners will have interactive displays and educational opportunities related to the French Broad River and the plants and animals that call this region home! \n \nWe’ve got a great music line up planned: \n \nParking and other information: \n \n  \nSponsored by: \n   \n             \nMedia sponsor: \n \nOur partners: \n        \n  \nFood vendors: \n    \n  \nFor more information contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/11th-annual-upper-french-broad-riverfest/
LOCATION:Champion Park\, Rosman\, 38 Main Street\, Rosman\, NC\, 28772\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walk\, Learn\, Restore: Exploring the Floodplain
DESCRIPTION:Where: Deerwoode Reserve \nMeet: 395 Riversedge Rd\, Brevard\, NC 28712 \nTime: 10:00 am \nDistance and difficulty: Easy \nJoin us for the final of our three-part Walk & Learn series at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard\, and experience floodplain restoration as it happens. This final guided walk invites you onto a protected property conserved through a Conserving Carolina conservation easement\, offering a rare\, behind-the-scenes look at how healthy floodplains are restored and why they matter. \nThis final walk is about one hour and takes place at the final stage of the project: \n\nWalk Three\, June 27: After Completion – Return to witness the finished restoration and discuss how the floodplain will continue to heal and function over time.\n\nWhether you’ve joined us for one walk or all three\, this series offers a unique opportunity to walk the land\, learn from the process\, and connect with the story of restoration in real time. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required\, and space is limited to 30 participants. Registration\, by RSVP below.   \nBe sure wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear\, dress for a walk outdoors and on uneven\, natural surfaces. Bring a snack and water for yourself. \nPlease also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine\, nitroglycerine\, insulin\, etc.). Walk leaders will carry a first aid kit; however\, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs. \nBefore each walk\, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. For your safety\, do not attempt any walk beyond your ability and experience. This schedule is subject to change. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please contact Pam Torlina by email at: pam@conservingcarolina.org by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the walk and/or check the Conserving Carolina website ‘calendar’ and/or Facebook page to see if the walk will take place. \nDeerwoode Reserve is a private secluded nature preserve\, offering vacation cabin rentals and special event facilities centered around enjoying nature\, gathering with friends and family in a peaceful environment\, and making memories that will last a lifetime. \nContact pam@conservingcarolina.org with additional questions.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walk-learn-restore-exploring-the-floodplain-3/
LOCATION:Deerwoode\, 395 Riversedge Road 28712\, Brevard\, 28712\, United States
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