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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Land Trust Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Land Trust Day on Saturday\, June 1 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/land-trust-day-2024/
LOCATION:Mast General Store\, 527 North Main Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 1st 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with Mattie Decker as Forest Bathing Guide\, along the Green River at Swiftriver Farm \nWe return for a Summer Forest Bathing experience at the beautiful Green river. \nMattie Decker is delighted to be guiding this walk midst this rare and pristine setting of Swiftriver Farm. David and Daryl Nelms’ beautiful horse farm is framed by the Green River. There’s a place where we can be right at the river about mid-way that makes a perfect place for sharing; then we end at a “surprise table” up above the bluff looking down on the river as we enjoy the Tea Ceremony at the close. Limited to 12 participants. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTo Register please Click HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/forest-bathing-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T180000
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SUMMARY:French Broad River Series: LEARN! - Salamanders of Western NC
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 3\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Transylvania County Public Library \nSpeakers: Tim Lee\, naturalist and educator \nConserving Carolina and the N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Transylvania County Center are offering a series of lectures\, April – July\, to better acquaint the public with the French Broad River\, considered one of the oldest rivers in the world. \nJoin us for a presentation by naturalist and educator\, Tim Lee\, and learn about the salamanders of Western North Carolina! \nNorth Carolina is home to 67 (known) species of salamander\, more than any other place on earth. The presentation will highlight North Carolina’s salamander diversity\, highlighting many of the species found in the area and then center on the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis)\, listed in North Carolina as species of special concern. \nA native South Carolinian\, Tim has studied and taught as a naturalist and biologist throughout the southeast for more than 32 years. For the past 23 years he has been the Interpretive Ranger/Naturalist for South Carolina State Park Service’s Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area where he conducts research and provides educational programs for children and adults. He is the South Carolina Park Services coordinator with the South Carolina Master Naturalist Program and is an Educational Leadership Partner for the South Carolina Aquarium. Tim is a member of the National Association of Interpreters\, and an honorary SC Statewide Master Naturalist. \n    \nThe French Broad River Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension\, Transylvania County Center and the Transylvania County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/french-broad-river-series-learn-salamanders-of-western-nc/
LOCATION:Transylvania County Library\, 212 S. Gaston St.\, Brevard\, North Carolina\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Edneyville Library Speaker Series: Beneficial Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 4\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. \nLocation: Edneyville Library \nSpeaker: Steve Pettis\, Henderson County Horticulture Agent \nJune is ‘Pollinator Month’. Join Steve Pettis\, Henderson County Extension Agent for NC State University\, to learn about pollinating insects and how to attract them to your yard! Pollinating insects such as native bees\, wasps\, beetles and flies are critical to native plant reproduction and to our food supply but these workhorses of the insect world are under threat from land use changes\, pesticides and habitat loss. The great news is that you can make a difference by dedicating a part of your landscape to the plants that feed and shelter pollinators. Steve will teach you how to make your yard and garden a pollinator paradise! \nSteve Pettis has spent his life studying plants and gardening.  As a child\, he gardened with his grandmother dividing daylilies\, irises and daffodils and collecting native plants in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia.  Steve has been a tree farm and nursery manager\, a research greenhouse manager\, a consulting arborist\, UGA Extension Agent in Rockdale and Gwinnett Counties\, and is now a North Carolina Horticulture Agent in Henderson County. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Edneyville Library’s calendar of events at this link. Registrations open at 10:00am Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024. \n \nThe Edneyville Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Henderson County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/edneyville-library-speaker-series-beneficial-pollinators/
LOCATION:Edneyville Library\, 2 Firehouse Road\, Hendersonville\, North Carolina\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series: André Michaux and his contribution to botany in the southeast
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 6\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeaker: author\, Charles Williams \nKnown to today’s biologists primarily as the “Michx.” at the end of more than 700 plant names and to historians for his part in the Genet Affair\, André Michaux was an intrepid French naturalist. Under the directive of King Louis XVI\, he was commissioned to gather and grow American plants and ship them back to his homeland in order to improve French forestry\, agriculture\, and horticulture. He made major botanical discoveries that he published in his two landmark books\, Histoire des Chênes de l’Amérique (1801)\, a compendium of all oak species recognized from eastern North America\, and Flora Boreali-Americana (1803)\, the first account of all plants known in eastern North America. \nTo carry out his mission for the French government\, Michaux traveled from the Bahamas to Hudson’s Bay and west to the Mississippi River on a series of journeys that are indicated on a finely rendered\, color-coded map in this volume. His writings detail the many hardships and dangers that Michaux endured on the North American frontier and on his return home. But it also conveys the soaring joys of exploration in a new world where Nature still reigned supreme\, a paradise of plants mostly unknown to science. \n  \nCharlie Williams is retired librarian from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in North Carolina. He recently authored André Michaux in North America; Journals and Letters\, 1785–1797 and he edited The Annotated Memoirs of the Life and Botanical Travels of André Michaux by J.P.F. Deleuze and chairs the André Michaux International Society (AMIS). \n \nThe Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-andre-michaux-and-his-contribution-to-botany-in-the-southeast/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Summer Soulstice: A Nature Immersion Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8\, 10am-1pm \nSummer Soulstice: A Nature Immersion Retreat \nJoin us as we prepare for the longest day of the year\, the summer solstice on June 20. Give yourself the time\, space and permission to quiet your weary mind\, awaken your senses and immerse in the tranquility of Transfiguration Preserve* in the Hickory Nut Gorge of Bat Cave\, NC. Let Mother Nature be your mentor\, illuminating the innermost longings of your soul and the wisdom of your heart. \nEmbark on a journey through the vibrant summer forest\, as your guide\, Kelly Bruce\, weaves mindfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) and nature therapy together for a restorative afternoon. We’ll celebrate the experience with a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open mind and an open heart. All are welcome. \nKelly Bruce is a writer\, forest therapy guide and nature connection mentor based in Hendersonville\, NC. Her mission is to help others deepen their connection with nature\, community and Self. Kelly is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Guide and Certification Consultant. She is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. \nParticipants should be able to walk one mile on uneven terrain with a moderate grade. Modifications are available with advance notice. Please email kelly@naturalwanders.us with questions or concerns \nAdvance registration required. Additional information and directions will be emailed to all registered guests 48 hours before the event. This experience is limited to 12 participants. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time. \n*Transfiguration Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group). 
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/summer-soulstice-a-nature-immersion-retreat/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Preserve\, 188 Mt. Tabor Way\, Bat Cave\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Way of Water: Fly Fishing as Contemplative Practice
DESCRIPTION:“People fish because they are searching for something. Often it is not for a fish.” Fennel Hudson\, Fly Fishing – Fennel’s Journal – No. 5 \nJoin us as we approach fly fishing as a contemplative practice and a way to experience renewal beyond just “getting on the water.” Western North Carolina has some of the best fly fishing on the east coast. Participants will have opportunities to fish on a private section of the Broad River. All levels of skill are welcome\, but gear\, and instruction is not provided. You must bring your own gear (rod\, reel\, North Carolina fishing license\, flies\, etc.). Participants must know how to fly fish. Led by Tanner Pickett. \nLearn more about this event here! \nSpace is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required by RSVP below. \nDonations are not required and the amount of your gift is entirely up to you. A donation of $30 is suggested for forest bathing walks\, for those who are able. Donations of $35 or more will include Conserving Carolina membership benefits. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/the-way-of-water-fly-fishing-as-contemplative-practice-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T140000
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SUMMARY:Saluda Library Speaker Series: An Introduction to Western Carolina Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 11\, 2024 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: David Ahrenholz \n  \nDuring this presentation\, participants will learn how to identify the butterflies of the western Carolinas through photographs taken by the presenter\, as well as the foodplants needed to attract both the caterpillar and adult stages to your home butterfly garden. \nDr. Ahrenholz began his interest in butterflies as a child in Iowa. He taught himself photography because family and friends were not interested in dead insect specimens. After medical school he continued his passion for nature photography\, photographing butterflies across the US and tropical South America. His photographs captured new species and led to an appointment as a Research Associate in the Entomology Department at the Smithsonian. He has pursued a 25 year project with the museum to document the butterflies of Ecuador in photographs and by collecting specimens. Now retired from his surgical career at the University of Minnesota\, he has moved with his wife to their horse farm in the Landrum area where he enjoys equestrian foxhunting and sharing images from his butterfly garden. \n \nThe Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems and a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/saluda-library-speaker-series-an-introduction-to-western-carolina-butterflies/
LOCATION:Polk County Library\, Saluda Branch\, 44 W Main Street\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) Invasive Plant Management
DESCRIPTION:FENCE needs your help clearing invasive plants on the FENCE property. Join them for a fulfilling day of good work and companionship!  Wear long-sleeved shirts\, long pants\, and gloves\, and bring a pair of hand clippers if you have them. \nWorkdays are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and will likely continue through the summer of 2024. \nVolunteers will meet at the FENCE parking lot on Hunting Country Road. For driving directions\, click here. After you turn onto the Fence property\, make a sharp right turn by the covered picnic area. Please note that while this endeavor is included on our calendar\, Conserving Carolina is not managing this activity. Therefore\, the workday will be coordinated by FENCE representatives. \n“FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to serve as a community resource for the preservation of green space and for educational and recreational opportunities linking nature\, animals\, and people.” Learn much more about FENCE\, its mission\, and its programs here. \nTo RSVP for this workday event\, email Greg at lindykins@charter.net or Don at wouldwork@gmail.com.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/we-need-your-help-as-we-work-on-clearing-invasive-plants-on-the-fence-property-join-us-for-a-fulfilling-day-of-good-work-and-companionship-wear-long-sleeved-shirts-long-pants-gloves-and-bri/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:FENCE\, 3381 Hunting Country Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: Why should environmentalists support building more housing?
DESCRIPTION:We know that healthy communities exist within the context of a healthy environment — and right now\, both are threatened. There is a housing shortage across the country\, with many hard-working families unable to find a place to live. There is also a climate crisis\, with greenhouse gas emissions threatening the stability of all our planet’s ecosystems and biodiversity. \nJoin us to learn more about MountainTrue’s newest program\, Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC\, and about part of the solution to both these crises. \nAs the Housing & Transportation Director for MountainTrue and the program director for Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC\, Susan Bean informs organizational policy priorities for housing and transportation projects across Western North Carolina. Susan earned her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville\, where she led wilderness expeditions as a graduate assistant for the university’s outdoor program. She is actively involved in the community serving as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Asheville and a facilitator for Building Bridges. \n  \n5:30 p.m.: Grab and drink and network with like-minded locals.\n6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!\n  \nHendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue and Trailside Brewing Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues\, have relevant discussions\, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks\, just come and listen. Trailside Brewing Co. offers beer\, wine\, cider\, prosecco and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available. \n       \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/green-drinks-tbd-save-the-date-4/
LOCATION:Trailside Brewing Co.\, 873 Lennox Park Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: Slow and Sensory
DESCRIPTION:A new offering Friday Forest Bathing \nFriday\, June 14th from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm  \nCome and experience forest bathing within the beauty and peace of the Transfiguration Preserve. This is a very special piece of Earth\, comprised of approximately 500 acres within the Hickory Nut Gorge. This unique private property has been lovingly preserved. Just being here is a real treat. \nYou will be offered an opportunity to slow down as you are guided to fully engage all of your senses within the atmosphere of the forest \nWe will walk slowly\, pausing from time to time\, for approximately 1.5 miles. There is some elevation change and uneven terrain. If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in the walk\, feel welcome to reach out directly to Marsha by emailing magale2016@yahoo.com or texting 803-984-1190. \nAdvanced registration is required. Additional information and directions will be emailed to all registered guests 48 hours before the event. This experience is limited to 12 participants. \nMarsha LePhew is a Certified Guide by the Association in Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). For more information about her background\, feel welcome to visit ForestBathingFinder.com \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time. \n 
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/forest-bathing-slow-and-sensory/
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SUMMARY:Riverfest 2024!
DESCRIPTION:Riverfest is Saturday June 15\, 2024\nWhen: June 15\, 2024 \nWhere: Champion Park in Rosman \nTime: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \n  \nThe Transylvania French Broad Stewards\, the Town of Rosman\, Conserving Carolina\, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the ninth annual Upper French Broad Riverfest and 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 live local music\, hands-on educational activities from many local businesses\, and interactive displays about the French Broad River! There will be free tubing for everyone\, food trucks (Local Harvester\, Travelin Dough\, and Jenny’s Minis Donut Bus!)\, and more (and don’t forget your swimsuit!)! This event also coincides with the annual Headwaters Outfitters Hellbender 20-Miler Relay Canoe Race! Cut off for race registration is  May 18th\, so sign up today! \nExhibitors include: Headwaters Outfitters\, Pisgah River Rangers\, Oxbow R Snorkeling\, Mills River Partnership\, Transylvania Bird Club\, Brevard Clay\, North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Transylvania County Center\, Transylvania County Library\, North Carolina Forest Service\, FIND Outdoors\, Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue\, Transylvania County Solid Waste\, Friends of DuPont Forest\, Audubon Society\, League of Women Voters\, NC Arboretum\, Citizen Climate Lobby\, Brevard Dog Park with Canine Therapy Partners of WNC\, Hemlock Restoration Initiative\, NC Leave No Trace\, Pisgah Chapter Trout Unlimited\, Earthshine Nature Programs\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Muddy Sneakers\, Gaia\, Land of Sky\, and more! \nLive music provided by: \n \n  \n \nThis event is sponsored by: \n      \nOur media sponsor: \n \nThanks to our partners: \n       \nFood provided by: \n     \nFor more information contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/riverfest-2024/
LOCATION:Champion Park and Rosman Town Hall\, 6 Main Street\, Rosman\, NC\, 28772\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: The Backyard Chorus - Insect Songs Through the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 15\, 2024 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: Timothy G. Forrest\, Professor Emeritus\, Department of Biology\, UNC-Asheville \nWhy do insects make sounds?  How do they make sounds?  What are the common sound-producing species in North Carolina and when are they most active?  If you are curious about these questions\, this is a presentation for you!  This presentation is a brief introduction to the most common singing insects with special reference to those in North Carolina.  The talk discusses the function and mechanisms of sound production for crickets\, katydids\, and cicadas.  Along with learning tidbits of natural history and the behavior of singing insects\, you hear the species-specific songs that help you identify them and you learn how the chorus in your backyard changes during the year. \nTim Forrest is an Emeritus Professor of Biology at UNC-Asheville and has been studying and teaching about insect biology and behavior for over 40 years.   He received Masters and Doctoral degrees in Entomology from the University of Florida. After postdoctoral research in Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University\, he took a position in the Biology Department at UNCA.  There\, Tim taught courses in Ecology\, Evolution\, Animal Behavior\, Invertebrate Zoology\, and Entomology.  For 9 years during his tenure at UNCA\, Tim organized and ran Bug Camp\, a week-long summer camp for middle school students. \n \nThe Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve. \n*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-the-backyard-chorus-insect-songs-through-the-seasons/
LOCATION:Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Lane\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about Conserving Carolina and how you can help?\nJoin us for a Volunteer Information Session online!\nLearn more about our work and how you can make a difference. Get yourself ready for action and learn the many ways you can get involved at Conserving Carolina!\n\nRSVP below\n\nThe link to the session will be provided after the RSVP. Participants can call or video chat in to the session.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/volunteer-information-session-48/2024-06-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T163000
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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Volunteers ONLY outing at Laughing Waters Retreat Center and Hickory Nut Forest
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 19\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00 am \nLocation: Laughing Waters Retreat Center \nConserving Carolina volunteers are invited to join us to explore Laughing Waters Retreat Center and the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-community located in Gerton\, NC. \nHickory Nut Forest (HNF)\, an intentionally planned community\, was founded by the late John Myers and his wife Jane Lawson in 2006.  HNF has 20 homesites on 25 acres with an additional 35-acre conservation-easement common area\, which is protected through Conserving Carolina. Community members also have access to 60 acres of adjacent property which includes Laughing Waters Retreat Center and an organic orchard and gardens. Currently\, the community has 9 completed homes with several more in the planning stages. The pillars of the community are Earth Stewardship\, Green Built Homes\, Renewable Energy\, Healthy Food\, and Education. \nStarting at Laughing Waters Retreat Center\, we will learn about the history and intentions of the site and the activities that the Center offers. Then\, we will tour the micro – hydro system which powers all the buildings of Laughing Waters from Hickory Nut Creek. \nAfter the tour of Laughing Waters\, we will carpool to Hickory Nut Forest\, less than half a mile up 74A\, to see and learn more about the green community. \nParticipants are invited to enjoy a hike at the nearby Florence Nature Preserve or Wildcat Rock trails after the tour of the Eco-community. \nBe prepared for walking on uneven surfaces and be sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a snack bag and/or lunch and plenty of water for yourself. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required\, and space is limited to 20 participants. Registration\, by RSVP below.   \nBefore the walk\, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. \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 event and/or check the Conserving Carolina website ‘calendar’ to see if the event will take place. \nFor more information about Laughing Waters Retreat Center and Hickory Nut Forest\, visit laughingwatersnc.com. \n \nContact pam@conservingcarolina.org with additional questions.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rescheduled-volunteers-only-outing-at-laughing-waters-retreat-center-and-hickory-nut-forest/
LOCATION:Laughing Waters Retreat Center\, 3963 Gerton Highway\, Gerton\, NC\, 28735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Creativity in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 22\, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nCreativity in Nature \nCreativity lives within all of us. Nature has a special way of nurturing the creative spirit\, helping it blossom and grow. Learn to better connect with nature to unlock your heart’s desire. Spend the morning with your guide\, John Thomas Whitfield\, BFA Studio Fine Arts\, Appalachian State\, at the pristine Transfiguration Preserve* in the Hickory Nut Gorge of Bat Cave\, NC. \nEmbark on a journey through nature and self-reflection. This experience is for creatives of all varieties\, and especially for those seeking to awaken the creative spirit within. Whether you are – or aspire to be – an artist\, maker\, poet\, musician\, actor or dancer\, all mediums and genres are welcome. No prior experience needed. Basic supplies provided\, but feel free to bring anything that will support you on your journey that you can easily carry on the trail. \nAdvance registration required. Additional information and directions will be emailed to all registered guests 48 hours before the event. This experience is limited to 12 participants. \n*Participants should be able to walk one mile on uneven terrain with a moderate grade. Modifications are available with advance notice. Please reach out to johntwhitfield@hotmail.com with questions or concerns. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time. \n  \n*Transfiguration Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/creativity-in-nature/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Preserve\, 188 Mt. Tabor Way\, Bat Cave\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series at Laughing Waters Retreat: Cross Cultural Understanding and the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 22\, 2024 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Laughing Waters Retreat – in the orchard \nSpeaker: Elaine Eisenbraun\, Executive Director of the Nikwasi Initiative\, and Kirstie Frady\, Enrolled Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) \nPeople have lived on\, learned from\, and altered this extraordinary landscape for millennia. Noquisi Initiative invites people to cross the bridge between Cherokee heritage and today’s society.  How does the scenery out our window\, the stories we tell\, even the language we speak bring us together as people and with our homeland. How can we incorporate Cherokee wisdom into our approach to the land and each other? What can we offer in return? This presentation will share the interplay between people and place and how it is influenced by our own experience. \nElaine Eisenbraun guides Noquisi Initiative in its mission to ‘preserve\, protect\, and promote culture and history in the original homelands of the Cherokee. This is Elaine’s fourth executive directorship and she sees this organization as the one that can have the greatest impact on place-based understanding of diverse cultures. Elaine’s undergraduate work was in forest management\, which led to several years of working in the woods for industry\, government and consulting. She believes that her years working in the woods was where she learned to see relationships that tend to elude the eye. After drifting toward environmental education\, Elaine directed organizations in Vermont and Oregon. She taught communities to be “community focused and landscape reflected.” In a short detour\, Elaine founded and led an organization that brought fine art to critically ill children. Then she came to western North Carolina to combine her skills in landscape awareness\, community development\, art\, and outreach. Together\, her experience and Master of Science degree in Leadership and Management helps her embrace the tasks that unfold every day within Noquisi Initiative. Sometime\, ask her about her fun work in such diverse fields as: avalanche study\, equipment operation\, textiles\, fire fighting\, wildlife management and more. \nKirstie is a recent graduate of the Dadiwonisi Cherokee Language and Heritage program for enrolled Tribal members.  She has worked as a Cherokee language transcriber.  Kirstie now works for Noquisi Initiative and attends college seeking a degree in Human Services. She is a traditional basket weaver and lives in Robbinsville (Snowbird) with her husband and 6 children. \n​The Nikwasi Initiative was founded to promote\, interpret and link cultural and historic sites (such as the Noquisiyi and Cowee mounds) along a Cherokee Cultural Corridor\, along with raising awareness and funds to pursue those efforts and exploring more opportunities for collaboration between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and local communities.  \nGuests will park in the orchard at Laughing Waters Retreat\, accessed from the address below\, and walk up a little hill and gravel driveway to the pavilion.  If anyone has mobility challenges\, there is the opportunity to be dropped off closer to the pavilion. \n \nPrograms at Laughing Waters Retreat Center are made possible thanks to our partnership with Laughing Waters Retreat Center. For more information about Laughing Waters Retreat Center\, visit laughingwatersnc.com.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/speaker-series-at-laughing-waters-retreat-landscape-based-cultural-stories/
LOCATION:Laughing Waters Retreat – orchard\, 3259 Gerton Highway\, Gerton\, NC\, 28735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T130000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: Yoga in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special session of forest bathing and yoga at Transfiguration Preserve with Kiersten Angelos\, Certified Yoga instructor and Ayurvedic medicine practitioner. Participants will enjoy gentle yoga along the Rocky Broad River. \nBring your own yoga mat and props\, and a water bottle. \nDr. Mattie Decker’s friend Kiersten Angelos will begin a monthly offering here of Nature and Yoga! Kiersten is an ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide and a Yoga Teacher certified in both Vinyasa yoga (200RYT) and Ayuryoga (500RYT).  She moved here from Albuquerque\, New Mexico where she was certified as an Ayurvedic Practitioner with The Ayurvedic Institute. With all of her training\, she helps guide others to live life harmoniously by incorporating wellness and holistic teachings. Kiersten has been on all of Dr. Mattie Decker’s walks since moving to Asheville\, and is delighted to bring this practice to the community. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants. \n*Transfiguration Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nDonations are not required and the amount of your gift is entirely up to you. A donation of $30 is suggested for forest bathing walks\, for those who are able. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/yoga-in-nature-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T163000
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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T110000
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SUMMARY:New Adventures/Nuevas Aventuras: The Park at Flat Rock/el parque de Flat Rock
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a non-native and invasive plant scavenger hunt at The Park at Flat Rock!\n¡Únase a nosotros para una búsqueda del tesoro de plantas invasoras y no nativas en The Park at Flat Rock!\n\nWhere/Dónde: The Park at Flat Rock\, Hendersonville/El parque de Flat Rock\, Hendersonville \nWhen/Cuando: June 29\, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m./29 de junio de 9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. \nDistance and difficulty/Distancia y dificultad: 1-2 miles\, easy; trail type – loop on a wide\, even trail/Sendero plano/1-2 millas\, fácil; tipo de sendero: circuito en un sendero ancho y plano \nFree/Gratis \n  \nJoin us for a walk at the Park at Flat Rock to appreciate nature among community.\nWe will explore the local park and do a plant scavenger hunt looking for non-native invasive plant species. The trails at the Park at Flat Rock are flat and wide throughout the park and we will walk 1-2 miles. Along the walk\, participants will learn about non-native and invasive plant species\, the reason we care about them\, how to identify them\, and some of the ways we can control them. \n*RSVP Required Below*  \nDirections will be provided after RSVP. \nFor more information or questions\, please email Mary at mary@conservingcarolina.org. \n  \nÚnase a nosotros para dar un paseo por el parque de Flat Rock para apreciar la naturaleza en comunidad.\nExploraremos el parque local y haremos una búsqueda del tesoro de plantas en busca de especies de plantas invasoras no nativas. Los senderos en el Parque de Flat Rock son planos y anchos en todo el parque y caminaremos de 1 a 2 millas. A lo largo de la caminata\, los participantes aprenderán sobre las especies de plantas invasoras y no nativas\, la razón por la que nos preocupamos por ellas\, cómo identificarlas y algunas de las formas en que podemos controlarlas. \n*Es necesario confirmar su asistencia para el evento* Confirme su asistencia a continuación. \nLas instrucciones estarán disponibles después de confirmar su asistencia. \nPara más información o si tiene preguntas\, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Mary a mary@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/nuevas-aventuras-nuevos-momentos-caminata-espanol-e-ingles-new-adventures-new-moments-spanish-english-walk-4/
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: Writing in Nature
DESCRIPTION:“Writing in Nature”  RETREAT at Transfiguration Preserve. This month we will write\, and spend more time in the wild. Pack your lunch and bring a mat or blanket/towel for our mid-day break. \nMattie is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She is also a Zen practitioner\, an Episcopal oblate\, and a retired education professor\, and she is certified in wilderness first aid. This event is one of our monthly forest bathing walks. Forest bathing is a practice from Japan that has been gaining attention in the West. Forest bathing is not about getting exercise. It’s not about hiking to get somewhere. It’s about being present in the forest\, taking it in. It’s about creating relationships between humans and the more-than-human world. \nMany have asked if Mattie would consider “Writing in Nature”! So\, here it is! \n“This event begins a new series I’ll be offering for those who would like to begin a Nature Journal\, or simply write from their experiences in relationship with nature. We will begin with mindfulness meditation and some “forest bathing” with “texture gathering.”- Mattie Decker \nPlease contact Mattie Decker drmattie.decker@gmail.com with questions and more details. A welcome letter will come to you after you register. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nYou will be redirected from the Conserving Carolina site at this time.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/writing-in-nature/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T093000
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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-07-03/
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SUMMARY:French Broad River Series: LEARN! – Freshwater Mussels of the Western Carolinas
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 8\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Transylvania County Public Library \nSpeaker: Hans Lohmeyer\, freshwater ecologist and Conserving Carolina Stewardship Coordinator \nDive into the captivating world of freshwater mussels found in the mountain and foothill regions of the Carolinas\, as we unravel their biology\, ecology\, and pressing conservation concerns. This engaging talk offers a comprehensive overview of these remarkable creatures\, exploring their unique life cycle\, habitat preferences\, and the factors contributing to their alarming decline. \nJoin us on a journey through the rivers and streams that serve as the home for these hidden gems. Discover the intricate relationship between freshwater mussels and their environment\, as we explore their vital role in maintaining water quality and stream bed stability. Gain insight into the fascinating reproductive strategies and the complex interactions that shape their existence. \nHowever\, this talk also sheds light on the challenges faced by freshwater mussels. Learn about the various factors that have led to their decline\, including habitat degradation\, pollution\, and changes in river flow patterns. Explore the interconnectedness of these factors and their impact on the delicate balance of freshwater ecosystems. \nBy the end of this talk\, you will develop a deeper appreciation for the significance of freshwater mussels and the urgent need for their conservation. Discover how researchers and conservationists are coming together to protect these imperiled species\, implementing innovative strategies to restore their habitats and raise awareness about their importance. \n  \nHans\, a freshwater mussel enthusiast\, developed a passion for these aquatic creatures during his internship with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) while completing his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He gained invaluable expertise in captive propagation techniques and identifying diverse mussel species across the aquatic habitats of Western North Carolina. \nFurthering his education at Appalachian State University\, Hans earned his master’s degree and conducted his thesis research comparing freshwater mussel taxonomic relationships using a combination of DNA analysis\, geographic range data\, and shell morphology. This academic pursuit deepened his understanding of these fascinating organisms. \nFollowing his academic journey\, Hans dedicated three years to the NCWRC\, focusing on the conservation of freshwater mussels through the preservation of both wild and captive populations. Recently\, he has taken on the role of Stewardship Coordinator at Conserving Carolina\, collaborating with private landowners to promote conservation easements. \n    \nThe French Broad River Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension\, Transylvania County Center and the Transylvania County Public Library. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/french-broad-river-series-learn-waterfalls-of-the-french-broad-river-basin/
LOCATION:Transylvania County Library\, 212 S. Gaston St.\, Brevard\, North Carolina\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Saluda Library Speaker Series: Top Ten Hummingbird Myths (Plus Two\, Maybe More!)
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 9\, 2024 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: Bill Hilton\, Jr.\, executive director of Hilton Pond North: Blue Ridge Birds & Nature\, Lansing\, NC \nRuby-throated Hummingbirds are likely the most common hummingbird species in the world\, but there is much to be learned about their life history. Alas\, many facts about hummers are clouded by misperceptions and untruths. During his presentation\, Dr. Bill Hilton Jr.\, principal investigator for “Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project\,” will “bust” some common myths about ruby-throats and share exciting results of his work—includingcitizen science hummingbird expeditions to the Neotropics. There will be plenty of time following for questions and answers about these amazing little birds that break all the rules. \nDr. Hilton was twice named South Carolina Science Teacher of the Year and was honored as the state’s Outstanding Biology Teacher. In December 2008 Discover magazine cited him as one of “50 Best Brains in Science” and one of ten top amateur scientists in America. His undergraduate major in philosophy from Newberry College was excellent preparation for his advanced science degrees from Winthrop University and University of Minnesota. \nFrom 1982 to early 2024 Dr. Hilton was based near York\, South Carolina\, at Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History (www.hiltonpond.org)\, a non-profit organization he founded on family property. An active field researcher\, Hilton banded more than 79\,000 birds of 127 species during 43 years just at York. In February 2024 he moved operations to a new site in upper Ashe County\, North Carolina\, calling it “Hilton Pond North: Blue Ridge Birds & Nature\,” where he continues his innovative environmental education\, natural history research\, and conservation activities. \nDr. Hilton is one of only about 150 people authorized to capture wild hummingbirds and has banded 10\,000-plus Ruby-throated Hummingbirds since 1984. He also investigates other aspects of natural history\, from pollination to predation and ecological succession to environmental change. \nDr. Hilton led more than 260 U.S.\, Canadian\, Swiss\, and Costa Rican citizen scientists on 30 Neotropical hummingbird field expeditions to Central America–all as part of his Operation RubyThroat (www.rubythroat.org). “This Week at Hilton Pond\,” Dr. Hilton’s on-going series of information-rich photo essays about nature phenomena in the Carolinas and elsewhere\, has a large international following; nearly 800 installments are permanently archived on-line at www.hiltonpond.org. \n \nThe Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems and a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/saluda-library-speaker-series-hummingbirds-from-your-yard-to-central-america-and-back/
LOCATION:Polk County Library\, Saluda Branch\, 44 W Main Street\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rock Crushers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface\, removing vegetation\, moving rocks\, swinging sharp tools\, having fun while working hard. \nSeeking consistent weekly volunteers. \nIf interested in joining the Trail Crew\, email mary@conservingcarolina.org or call 828-697-5777 ext. 211 to check for availability. \nRSVP Required\nRSVP’s are required to to help staff adequately plan for safety precautions and to maintain group sizes less than 10 and so we can provide meet up information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/rock-crushers/2024-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T090000
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SUMMARY:Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) Invasive Plant Management
DESCRIPTION:FENCE needs your help clearing invasive plants on the FENCE property. Join them for a fulfilling day of good work and companionship!  Wear long-sleeved shirts\, long pants\, and gloves\, and bring a pair of hand clippers if you have them. \nWorkdays are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and will likely continue through the summer of 2024. \nVolunteers will meet at the FENCE parking lot on Hunting Country Road. For driving directions\, click here. After you turn onto the Fence property\, make a sharp right turn by the covered picnic area. Please note that while this endeavor is included on our calendar\, Conserving Carolina is not managing this activity. Therefore\, the workday will be coordinated by FENCE representatives. \n“FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to serve as a community resource for the preservation of green space and for educational and recreational opportunities linking nature\, animals\, and people.” Learn much more about FENCE\, its mission\, and its programs here. \nTo RSVP for this workday event\, email Greg at lindykins@charter.net or Don at wouldwork@gmail.com.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/we-need-your-help-as-we-work-on-clearing-invasive-plants-on-the-fence-property-join-us-for-a-fulfilling-day-of-good-work-and-companionship-wear-long-sleeved-shirts-long-pants-gloves-and-bri/2024-07-11/
LOCATION:FENCE\, 3381 Hunting Country Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
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