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SUMMARY:Conversations with the Wild: A Nature Journaling Experience
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nature Journaling. This experience offers a harmonious blend of nature and self-reflection. Spend an afternoon with your guide\, John Thomas Whitfield\, BFA Studio Fine Arts\, Appalachian State\, at the pristine Transfiguration Preserve in Hickory Nut Gorge. \n  \nWith journal in hand we will depart for an enriching stroll through the preserve\, listening to the leaves and talking to the trees. Learn to slow down and see the forest for the trees. Journals and writing utensils will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own if so inspired. This class is open to any and all who wish to step out of the tamed world and into the wild. Embark on this retreat for a rejuvenating experience to nourish body and soul! \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. \n  \nDONATE HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nRSVP below!\nRSVP will close at noon on 3/22/2024. \nPlease reach out to johntwhitfield@hotmail.com with any additional questions or concerns! \n 
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/conversations-with-the-wild-a-nature-journaling-experience/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Preserve\, 188 Mt. Tabor Way\, Bat Cave\, NC\, 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/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Spring Hiking Series: Green River Game Lands loop
DESCRIPTION:Where: Green River Game Lands loop \nMeet: Ironwood Square\, Conserving Carolina’s office\, 847 Case Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, at 8:30 a.m. \nDistance and difficulty: 4.6 miles\, moderate; trail type – loop \nElevation gain: 839′ \nApproximately 15 minute drive \nThis hike offers a variety of scenery\, with mountain views\, creek crossings\, lush plant life\, and the beautiful Stairstep Falls. \nThis is a great opportunity to discover part of the Game Lands—home to a great abundance of plants and animals\, including many rare species. This public land also boasts one of the highest densities of nesting birds in North Carolina. Owned by the state of North Carolina\, the Green River Game Lands comprise over 14\,000 acres along the Blue Ridge Escarpment in Henderson and Polk counties. There is a network of nine marked trails. Hiking this loop\, you’ll traverse four of these trails. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required\, and space is limited to 20 participants. Registration\, by RSVP below\, opens at 9:00 am Friday\, March 8\, 2024.   \nContact pam@conservingcarolina.org with additional questions. \nConserving Carolina is sponsoring a Friday hiking series this spring that is free\, guided\, and open to the public. The hikes will meet at Ironwood Plaza (Conserving Carolina’s office) and will leave promptly at 8:45 a.m. Hikers should plan to return to the area in the late afternoon\, time varying with group size\, distance of hike\, and drive time. Car-pooling will be organized at the meeting location. If you’re coming from an area closer to the trailhead\, please contact Pam Torlina (email above) to make other meeting arrangements. \nBe sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water for yourself. \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 hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina website ‘calendar’ to see if the hike will take place. Please also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine\, nitroglycerine\, insulin\, etc.). Hike leaders will carry a first aid kit; however\, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs. \nBefore each hike\, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. For your safety\, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. This schedule is subject to change.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/spring-hiking-series-green-river-game-lands-loop/
LOCATION:Ironwood Plaza\, 847 Case Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: Writing in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Mattie 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 \nJournals and supplies will be provided\, however you may wish to bring your own. \nRegistration is limited to 12 participants. \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. \n*Transfiguration Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you. \nDONATE HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nRSVP below.\nPlease reach out to drmattie.decker@gmail.com with any additional questions or concerns!
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/forest-bathing-writing-in-nature-2/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Preserve\, 188 Mt. Tabor Way\, Bat Cave\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Life Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Gardening For Life Celebration is a free community event celebrating ways we can all make a difference to preserve and protect biodiversity in the Carolina Foothills and beyond. Join us for a day of discovery\, of surprise and of lively community conversations. \nSave the Date For This Free Community Event! \nWhile this is a free event\, registration is required. Each person can reserve a maximum of two free tickets. If your plans change after you reserve tickets\, please email pam@conservingcarolina.org to make sure that your slot is available for someone else.  \nIf you wish to be added to the waitlist\, you can add your name here.  \nEvent Highlights: \n\n2024 Keynote Speaker: Jim McCormac: Award-winning Author\, Botanist\, Conservationist\, Photographer\nNative Plant Sale\nEducational Exhibits\nFree Drawing of Great Giveaways\nand More!\n\nThe keynote speaker will present from 2:30-4:00. The rest of the day is open to explore exhibits\, visit with friends\, and stock up on native plants for your spring garden! \nCome ready to learn from native plant experts\, dream up new possibilities for a habitat-friendly garden\, and shop for the a wide variety of native plant species (some very hard to find species\, too!) available in our region. \nRead more about this event on the Gardening For Life Project website!
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/gardening-for-life-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:Polk County High School\, 1681 NC-108\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722\, United States
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SUMMARY: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. Registration is required by RSVP below. RSVP will close at 12:00 p.m. on March 29th.  \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. Donations of $35 or more will include Conserving Carolina membership benefits. \nDONATE HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nRSVP below
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/yoga-in-nature/
LOCATION:NC
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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/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Etowah Library Speaker Series – Spring Migration through the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 3\, 2024 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Etowah Library \nSpeaker: Pam Torlina\, Community Engagement Director for Conserving Carolina \nTorlina’s presentation will focus on the annual cycle of spring migration by songbirds through the southeast and the amazing feats these animals perform to ensure their species survives through the generations. The presentation will highlight some of the species that will begin arriving in our region soon\, bringing with them bright colors and cheerful songs\, sure signs of the renewal of spring. \nAfter the presentation\, guests will be invited to get an up-close look at nests\, feathers and even bird specimens (it is illegal to possess any part of a migratory bird without the proper permitting\, and Conserving Carolina is permitted by the federal government to collect and possess bird specimens to be used for educational purposes). \nTorlina\, a biologist\, has been with the Conservancy for 17 years. She has over 25 years of experience as a field biologist\, naturalist\, and outdoor educator. She has worked with the South Carolina State Park Service\, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation-Youth Bureau\, the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation\, and Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve\, in Haliburton\, Ontario\, Canada\, where she has performed annual migratory and breeding bird surveys\, surveys on nocturnal owls\, hawks and woodpeckers\, presented educational programs on birds for adults and children\, conducted nest searches and nest record data in the U.S. and Canada\, she has volunteered with a licensed bird bander\, and she has participated in data collection for the most recent Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas and is currently a co-coordinator for the North Carolina Bird Atlas\, region 9. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the Etowah Library’s calendar of events at this link. Registration opens at 10:30 am Wednesday\, March 6\, 2024. \n \nThe Etowah 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/etowah-library-speaker-series-spring-migration-through-the-southeast/
LOCATION:Etowah Library\, 101 Brickyard Road\, Etowah\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:French Broad River Series: LEARN! - An Overview of Native Brook Trout Conservation in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 4\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Transylvania County Public Library \nSpeakers: Jacob Rash\, Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission \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 Jacob Rash\, Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, and learn about efforts to help conserve North Carolina’s native Brook Trout. \nJacob Rash is Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, where he assists with the coordination of applied research and management of the State’s trout resources. He received his B.S. in Zoology from NC State University and M.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from Virginia Tech. After graduate school\, he worked with freshwater mussels as a Research Specialist at Virginia Tech until he joined the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Jacob has co-authored numerous publications throughout his career\, and in 2023\, he began serving as Chair of the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture’s Steering Committee. Although he spends his days at work thinking about fish\, he enjoys spending his free time trying to find them as an avid angler. \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-an-overview-of-native-brook-trout-conservation-in-north-carolina/
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: Creating an Ecologically Sustainable Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 9\, 2024 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Polk County Public Libraries\, Saluda Branch \nSpeaker: Lisa Wagner\, plant ecologist \nUsing plants in ways that create pleasing and attractive gardens can be as simple as using nature for your inspiration.  By including a diversity of native plants\, focusing on species that support native insects\, birds\, and other wildlife\, your landscape can become not only sustainable\, but attractive and easily maintained.  Learn how to choose plants that naturally work together using a plant community approach\, reflecting the aesthetic of natural Blue Ridge landscapes. \nLisa Wagner was the Director of Education at the South Carolina Botanical Garden\, Clemson University for over 20 years. A plant ecologist by background (Ph.D. in Botany\, UC Berkeley)\, she’s interested in native plants\, ecological gardening\, and promoting habitat restoration\, as well as encouraging engagement and creativity in mid-life and beyond. She continues to do presentations and consultations as a volunteer\, while continuing to be a keen gardener and committed writer about the natural world.  Her first blog\, Natural Gardening (www.naturalgardening.blogspot.com) reflects her observations about gardening and the natural world. Her second blog\, Places of the Spirit (www.placesofthespirit.blogspot.com) reflects sense of place and broader observations about being at home in the world. \nLisa and her husband Tim Spira spend roughly half the year in Asheville\, NC\, where they’ve surrounded their in-town house with native gardens. They spend the other half of the year at their cottage in Quebec\, where they’re converting a horticultural landscape to a more naturalistic and native one. \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-creating-a-ecologically-sustainable-landscape/
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/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:NC
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/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:FENCE\, 3381 Hunting Country Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Only Outing at Laughing Waters Retreat Center and Hickory Nut Forest
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 11\, 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/volunteer-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T173000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: Hendersonville Water and Sewer - Utility Update
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative session led by Adam Steurer\, Utilities Director\, who will present a summary of utility history\, operations\, project updates\, and initiatives. Hendersonville provides 80\,000 people with water service and 21\,000 people sewer service in Hendersonville and surrounding Henderson County. \nAdam Steurer\, Utilities Director\, is passionate about leading the Hendersonville water and sewer utility in providing the highest level of service to the community while enhancing sustainability through conscientious stewardship of water resources. \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-hendersonville-water-and-sewer-utility-update/
LOCATION:Trailside Brewing Co.\, 873 Lennox Park Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T083000
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SUMMARY:Spring Hiking Series: DuPont State Recreational Forest\, Bridal Veil Falls
DESCRIPTION:Where: Bridal Veil Falls\, DuPont State Recreational Forest \nMeet: Ironwood Square\, Conserving Carolina’s office\, 847 Case Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, at 8:30 a.m. \nDistance and difficulty: 4.9 miles\, moderate; trail type – loop \nElevation gain: 770′ \nApproximately 35 minute drive \nThis loop trail leads to Bridal Veil Falls along Little River\, the site of two movies: The Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games. Bridal Veil Falls\, begins as a slide which drops over an approximately 10′ ledge.  The river flows smoothly down a long\, sloping granite outcrop then plunges into small pools and large rock slabs at the bottom.  After visiting Bridal Veil Falls\, the trail leads to an airstrip that was built while the property was privately owned; it was used by the DuPont Corporation to fly in clients and company officials. From the airstrip\, there are great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Mt. Pisgah. Finally\, the trail leads past Fawn Lake before returning to the parking area. \n*Space is limited and pre-registration is required\, and space is limited to 20 participants. Registration\, by RSVP below\, opens at 9:00 am Friday\, March 22\, 2024.   \nContact pam@conservingcarolina.org with additional questions. \nConserving Carolina is sponsoring a Friday hiking series this spring that is free\, guided\, and open to the public. The hikes will meet at Ironwood Plaza (Conserving Carolina’s office) and will leave promptly at 8:45 a.m. Hikers should plan to return to the area in the late afternoon\, time varying with group size\, distance of hike\, and drive time. Car-pooling will be organized at the meeting location. If you’re coming from an area closer to the trailhead\, please contact Pam Torlina (email above) to make other meeting arrangements. \nBe sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water for yourself. \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 hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina website ‘calendar’ to see if the hike will take place. Please also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine\, nitroglycerine\, insulin\, etc.). Hike leaders will carry a first aid kit; however\, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs. \nBefore each hike\, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. For your safety\, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. This schedule is subject to change.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/spring-hiking-series-dupont-state-recreational-forest-bridal-vail-falls/
LOCATION:Ironwood Plaza\, 847 Case Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings
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SUMMARY:Members Only walk through Conserving Carolina's Pleasant Grove Preserve!
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 13\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. \nDistance and Difficulty: 2-miles\, out and back; easy \nLocation: Pleasant Grove \nJoin us for a Members Only walk through Conserving Carolina’s Pleasant Grove Preserve! \nThis walk will be guided by Conserving Carolina’s Natural Resources Manager\, David Lee\, who has spearheaded all of Conserving Carolina’s French Broad River restoration projects. \nThe guided walk will take participants through the 70-acre floodplain restoration project\, showcasing restored features including Little Willow Creek\, the French Broad River\, a backwater slough\, and floodplain wetland habitats. In addition to witnessing these restored natural features\, we’ll also discuss the successful collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). As a key part of our project\, we planted native species that hold significant value for EBCI artists\, aiming to support and sustain their traditional crafts. This walk offers a unique opportunity to see the profound impacts of our conservation efforts\, blending ecological restoration and cultural preservation. \nThis is an easy walk on flat terrain\, in a restored flood plain that was completed in 2023. Participants should be prepared to cross a stream on steppingstones that may be slippery. Children accompanied by adults are welcome. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy (and waterproof\, if you have them) footwear. Bring a bag a snack 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.   \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’ to see if the hike will take place. Please 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 the walk\, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. \nContact pam@conservingcarolina.org with additional questions.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/69582/
LOCATION:Pleasant Grove\, Pleasant Grove Rd\, Etowah\, NC\, 28739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings,Education & Workshops,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Hike with Foothills Humane Society
DESCRIPTION:Where: Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve \nMeet: Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve\, Oak Grove Rd\, Landrum\, SC 29356 (see map link below) \nTime: 10:00 a.m. \nWhat to expect: 5.5–miles\, moderately strenuous; trail type-lollipop; elevation change 928′ \n  \nHikers\, and their dogs\, are invited to join Conserving Carolina and the Foothills Humane Society (FHS) on Saturday\, April 13 for a 5.5-mile hike at Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve in South Carolina. \nThis is a great opportunity to give a shelter dog a break from the shelter and allow them to enjoy a nice\, socializing walk in the woods. There is a limit to the number of dogs that can come from the shelter\, so if you’re interested in walking a dog\, please contact Dee Anderson\, Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator for FHS by Wednesday\, April 3rd to arrange a time for training orientation\, pairing with the appropriate dog\, and to sign a volunteer waiver. Dee can be reached at\, volunteer@foothillshumanesociety.org. Participants may also bring their own dog on the hike so long as they are kept on leash and do not have any nose-to-nose meetings with the shelter dogs. \nThe 5.5-mile hike is 2.75-miles out and 2.75-miles back and it starts out as relatively easy\, winding through new growth forest and along several streams\, gradually becoming moderately strenuous as the trail ascends Squirrel Mountain through a rich hardwood forest with beautiful rock outcroppings. After reaching the ridge top\, the trail descends Squirrel Mountain through a lush cove forest to the South Pacolet River\, at the base of Chestnut Ridge. \nPre-registration is mandatory\, and space is limited to 20 participants. To register\, please RSVP below. \n  \nHikers will meet at the Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve parking area/trailhead at 10:00 a.m. to check in. We would like FHS to have a parking spot in the lot\, if possible\, for ease and safety getting the dogs out and to their walkers.  (There is overflow parking along Oak Grove Road.)  Hikers should be prepared to return to the area in the late afternoon. Before each hike\, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. For your safety\, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. \nBe sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water (don’t forget snacks for your pooch!). \nIn case of inclement weather\, please contact Pam Torlina by email at: pam@conservingcarolina by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina website ‘calendar’ and/or Facebook page to see if the hike will take place. Please also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine\, nitroglycerine\, insulin\, etc.). Hike leader will carry a first aid kit; however\, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs. \nFor more information contact Pam Torlina by email at: pam@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/hike-with-foothills-humane-society-7/
LOCATION:Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve\, Oak Grove Road\, Landrum\, 29356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Honoring Mother Earth: A Nature Connection Retreat
DESCRIPTION:April is Earth Month\, a time to celebrate and connect with our extraordinary planet. Quiet your mind and awaken your senses during this rejuvenating afternoon retreat at Transfiguration Preserve* in the Hickory Nut Gorge of Bat Cave\, NC. Celebrate spring while tending to your relationship with Mother Earth\, yourself\, and connecting with a community of like-minded people. \nYour guide\, Kelly Bruce\, will lead you on a gentle journey through the spring forest\, weaving 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. \nYour guide\, Kelly 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. Registration will close at noon on April 11. \nDonations are appreciated but not required. The amount of your gift is entirely up to you. A donation of $30 is suggested for forest bathing\, for those who are able. Donations of $35 or more will include Conserving Carolina membership benefits. \n*Transfiguration Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  \nDONATE HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nRSVP below!\nRSVP will close at noon on 4/11/2024. \nPlease reach out to kelly@naturalwanders.us with any additional questions or concerns!
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/honoring-mother-earth-a-nature-connection-retreat/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Preserve\, 188 Mt. Tabor Way\, Bat Cave\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday: King Creek Stream Cleanup and Streambank Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fulfilling morning of environmental stewardship at King Creek! Our volunteer workday will focus on restoring and preserving the health of this vital waterway and its surrounding riparian ecosystem. Whether you’re passionate about conservation\, looking to learn about managing stormwater streams on your own property\, or simply looking for a hands-on way to give back to your community\, we welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to participate in this rewarding event. \nActivities: \n\nTrash Cleanup: Help remove litter and debris from the stream and surrounding creek bank area to improve water quality and wildlife habitat.\nCreek bank Plantings: Assist in planting potted riparian plants in spillway areas to stabilize soil\, prevent erosion\, and enhance biodiversity.\nTrash Collection Netting Installation: Install trash collection netting to capture floating debris and prevent it from entering the stream\, reducing pollution\, and protecting aquatic life.\nCreek Bank Reinforcement: Reinforce eroded creek banks using woody debris to prevent further erosion and promote streambank stability.\nInvasive Plant Species Management: Identify and remove invasive plant species that threaten the health of the aquatic ecosystem\, allowing native vegetation to thrive.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes or boots.\nMud boots or waders for in-stream work (if you have them).\nComfortable clothing that can get dirty.\nHat and sunscreen.\nRefillable water bottle.\nAny snack you may require.\nPositive attitude and enthusiasm for conservation!\n\nFor more information or to sign up contact amydahancan@gmail.com.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/volunteer-workday-king-creek-stream-cleanup-and-streambank-management/
LOCATION:Ironwood Plaza\, 847 Case Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T183000
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SUMMARY:French Broad River Series: LEARN! Fly Fishing Creeks in WNC
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 16\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 p.m. \nLocation: Headwaters Outfitter \nPresenter: Hannah Overgaard\, Fly Fishing Guide \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. \nIn collaboration with Headwaters Outfitters\, a partner for the Upper French Broad Riverfest (a celebration of the French Broad River with education\, exhibitors\, music\, food and free tubing occurring on June 15\, 10 am – 3 pm)\, join Fly Fishing Guide Hannah Overgaard for a “how to” presentation on creek fishing in Western NC. All of the basics will be covered\, including pre-trip planning\, suggested rigging and flies\, reading water and more. The presentation will last around 30-40 minutes with extra time for any questions or conversations on the matter. Headwaters Outfitters will stay open late for attendees to make purchases after hours! \nForks of the River Taproom will be open next door to serve your favorite brews! Non-Alcoholic options available as well. \nPre-registration is required at Headwaters Outfitters eventbright page\, here. \n   \nThe French Broad River Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension\, Transylvania County Center and Headwaters Outfitters. \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/69724/
LOCATION:Headwaters Outfitters\, 25 Parkway Rd\, Rosman\, NC\, 28772\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T193000
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SUMMARY:Landrum Library Speaker Series - Historic Native American Paths and a Revolutionary Battle Site in the Landrum Area
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 16\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Landrum Library \nSpeaker: Dennis Chastain\, naturalist\, historian and outdoor writer \nTwo ancient Native American Paths\, later improved to wagon standards\, once intersected very near downtown Landrum. The Tugaloo Path\, which originated at the Cherokee town\, Tugalloo\, on the border between South Carolina and Georgia\, ran all the way to Virginia. The route took the path through the Town of Landrum and forded the North Pacolet River just beyond I-26. At this ford on the North Pacolet River (Earle’s Ford)\, a predawn raid on a Patriot camp by the notorious British commander\, James Dunlap\, resulted in a Patriot victory\, but it was a brutal assault and a story that should be heard by all so that it can be preserved and recalled for generations. \nThe historic Blackstock Road\, which ran all the way to Charleston\, SC\, intersected with the Tugaloo Path about 1/2 mile south of downtown Landrum\, and then on to Tryon\, NC\, and then to Hendersonville and beyond. Widely recognized as the  oldest road in Spartanburg County\, the Blackstock Road was developed in the 1800’s into a drovers road where thousands of cattle\, horses\, hogs\, turkeys and wagon loads of produce trudged through on their way to markets in Charleston. Dennis Chastain says\, “The stories of these two ancient Native American paths and the battle of Earle’s Ford are largely untold stories. The way to preserve the legacy of these old stories is for folks to learn them and pass them along to the next generation.” \nDennis is an award-winning outdoor writer\, interpretive naturalist\, historian\, and modern-day explorer. He has been writing feature articles for South Carolina Wildlife magazine and other outdoor publications for more than twenty years. As you’ll soon discover\, by using his skills as a naturalist and his love of cultural history\, Dennis has a unique way of interpreting what can be seen when exploring the local mountains. \nWe acknowledge that though we are the current stewards\, the land where we live and work is stolen land. Homeland of the Cherokee\, the Yuchi\, and the Catawba people\, acquired through genocide and forced removal. Chastain is not a part of the Cherokee community but will share his knowledge on Cherokee history from his years of research and findings.  \n \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/landrum-library-speaker-series-old-indian-paths-and-a-revolutionary-battle-site-in-the-landrum-area/
LOCATION:Landrum Library\, 111 Asbury Dr\, Landrum\, SC\, 29356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T163000
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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/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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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-48/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Conserving Carolina":MAILTO:volunteer@conservingcarolina.org
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SUMMARY:Hendo Earth Fest
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, April 20\, 2024\, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm \nWhere: Main Street in Hendersonville between 4th and 6th Avenues and 5th Avenue between Main Street and King Street \n\nCelebrate Earth Day at Hendo Earth Fest\n  \nThe City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board is hosting the 2nd annual Hendo Earth Fest in downtown Hendersonville on Earth Day from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Local organizations and environmental champions will educate\, entertain\, and raise awareness of the need to protect our planet for future generations.  This is a free\, family-friendly educational event! \nThe festival is sponsored by the Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) in association with the Team ECCO\, Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue\, Caregivers of Mother Earth\, and the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club. \nThe ESB has coordinated about 45 exhibits that will educate and inform residents and visitors about our natural environment in a fun\, festive atmosphere. \nThe Aquarium and Shark Lab by Team ECCO exhibits\, located on the 500 block of Main Street\, will focus on education\, enrichment\, and exploration of the ocean world. \nThe ESB exhibitors\, located on the 400 block and 5th Avenue between Main Street and King Street\, will provide hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to educate\, renew\, and expand action to protect our Western North Carolina environment and natural resources. There will also be exhibits highlighting electric transportation and green energy systems\, as well as live music! \nJoin the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club’s “Ride to the Festival” and lock up your bike at the secure bike corral at City Hall!   \nCome join your friends and neighbors to celebrate Earth Day at the 2nd annual Hendo Earth Fest! \nAdditional information on the event is available at this link to the City of Hendersonville’s website event posting. \nClick here to download a flier and share the event with others! \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nHistory of Earth Day:\nEarth Day was a unified response to an environment in crisis — oil spills\, smog\, rivers so polluted they literally caught fire. \nOn April 22\, 1970\, 20 million Americans — 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets\, college campuses\, and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward for our planet. \nThe first Earth Day is credited with launching the modern environmental movement\, and is now recognizes as the planet’s largest civic event. \nTheme in 2024:\nThe theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. This theme “calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics\, rapidly phase out all single use plastics\, urgently push for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution\, and demand an end to fast fashion.”  Click here for more information. \nThis is about taking control of the problem of plastic that is generated\, and discarded\, all over the world. This is not just about generating less trash\, it’s also about keeping us and the environment healthy. \nFor more information\, contact Pam Torlina at\, pam@conservingcarolina.org. \n 
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/hendo-earth-fest/
LOCATION:Main Street in Hendersonville between 4th and 6th Avenues\, 448 N Main St.\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: A screening and discussion of the new\, local documentary\, "Nature’s Wisdom Thru Native Eyes"
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 20\, 2024 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve \nSpeaker: David Weintraub\, award-winning documentary filmmaker and executive director of the Center for Cultural Preservation \nWhen storytelling\, native wisdom and nature’s intelligence converge\, something beautiful can arise.  That’s the theme of this new film that documents the Cherokees connection to nature. \nAccording to Cherokee elder\, storyteller and mask-maker Davy Arch\, “We were trying to stay connected to the natural world because we realized that everything that was connected to it thrived\, so we understood that if we would stay connected to it\, we would be prosperous as well.” Arch is one of several native elders featured in the film discussing how for over 10\,000 years storytelling connected the tribe to nature and to each other\, the use of medicinal plants\, and how the native approach that focuses finding connections can help all of us heal our broken relationship with the living world. \nFilm Director David Weintraub elaborates that what struck him most of all while working with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and half a dozen other native tribes is their sophisticated approach in seeing the connections between history\, culture and nature.  “In the western tradition\, humans are considered to be at the top of the hierarchy\, with animals and plants far below.  But native people instead believe that since humans were the last to come and have the least experience on how to live\, they must turn to plants and animals as their teachers.  By looking at the living world that way\, it transforms us and how we view the living world.  Instead of nature being our conquest\, it becomes our partner.” \nNature’s Wisdom integrates native storytelling and philosophy with cutting edge science that’s now discovering that what native people have been saying about the intelligence of nature for thousands of years is actually true!  According to Weintraub\, “Recent research confirms that trees have a highly intelligent way of communicating with each other\, sharing resources and warning each other of potential hazards.  Many animals use tools\, and communicate with each other in ways that we never thought possible before.  And yet native stories and wisdom has observed these behaviors for thousands of generations.” \nWe acknowledge that though we are the current stewards\, the land where we live and work is stolen land. Homeland of the Cherokee\, the Yuchi\, and the Catawba people\, acquired through genocide and forced removal. Weintraub is not a part of the Cherokee community but will share the knowledge he has gained by creating this documentary and through interviews with native people\, helping to preserve their culture and history.  \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. \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-a-screening-and-discussion-of-the-new-local-documentary-natures-wisdom-thru-native-eyes/
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:Liberating Your Creative Nature
DESCRIPTION:Creativity 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 afternoon with your guide\, John Thomas Whitfield\, BFA Studio Fine Arts\, Appalachian State\, at the pristine Transfiguration Preserve* in the Hickory Nut Gorge in 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. Registration will close at noon on April 18. \nParticipants 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. \nDonations are appreciated but not required. The amount of your gift is entirely up to you. A donation of $30 is suggested for those who are able. Donations of $35 or more will include Conserving Carolina membership benefits. \n*Transfiguration Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  \nDONATE HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT FOREST BATHING \nRSVP below!\nRSVP will close at noon on 4/18/2024. \nPlease reach out to johntwhitfield@hotmail.com with any additional questions or concerns!
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/liberating-your-creative-nature/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Preserve\, 188 Mt. Tabor Way\, Bat Cave\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings
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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/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Hike with Blue Ridge Humane Society!
DESCRIPTION:Where: Bearwallow Mountain \nMeet: Bearwallow Mountain Trailhead\, Bearwallow Mountain Road \nTime: 11:00 a.m. \nWhat to expect: 2–mile\, easy/moderate; trail type-loop; elevation change ~500′ \n  \nJoin Conserving Carolina & Blue Ridge Humane Society for a hike & \nwalk an adoptable dog!\nHikers\, and their dogs\, are invited to join Conserving Carolina and Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS) on Wednesday\, April 24th at 11 a.m. for an approximately 2-mile hike up Bearwallow Mounatain. Conserving Carolina’s Community Engagement Director\, Pam Torlina\, will lead the hike from the trail head off of Bearwallow Mountain Road. \nThis is a great opportunity to give an adoptable dog a break from the Adoption Center and allow them to enjoy a nice\, socializing walk in the outdoors. There is a limit to the number of dogs that can come from BRHS\, so if you’re interested in walking a dog\, please contact Cameron Davis\, Volunteer Manager for BRHS by Monday\, April 1st to arrange a time for training orientation\, pairing with the appropriate dog\, and to sign a volunteer waiver. Cameron can be reached at\, volunteer@blueridgehumane.org. Participants may also bring their own dog on the hike so long as they are kept on leash and do not have any nose-to-nose meetings with the BRHS dogs. If bringing your own dog\, there is no need to go through orientation at BRHS. \nThe approximately 2-mile easy/moderate\, loop hike begins by ascending Bearwallow Mountain\, gaining just over 500’ in elevation in approximately 1 mile. The trail traverses through a maturing hardwood forest before opening up to a grassy meadow near the mountain’s summit at 4\,232 feet above sea level. Here\, hikers will enjoy a nearly 280° panoramic view of the surrounding mountains with views that include Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. This breathtaking vista also includes a birds-eye view of Hickory Nut Gorge\, downtown Hendersonville\, and the high country of South Carolina. A historic fire lookout tower occupies the summit\, as do grazing cattle who call the mountaintop home. \nAfter taking in the sights and enjoying a little break and snack near the summit of the mountain\, hikers and their dogs will complete the loop by returning to the trailhead by traveling a gravel service road on the property. \nPre-registration is mandatory\, and space is limited to 20 participants. To register\, please RSVP below. \nFor your safety\, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear and dogs must be on a leash and accustomed to being around many other dogs. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water (don’t forget snacks for your pooch!). Treat bags will be provided. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please contact Pam Torlina by e-mail\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, by 8 a.m. on the day of the hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina website event or Facebook page to see if the hike will take place. \nThe Blue Ridge Humane Society\, Inc.\, is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization started in 1950 and dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities. BRHS cares for pets awaiting adoption at the Adoption Center; offers low-cost vaccine clinics\, animal education programs\, pet training classes\, and youth education and projects; coordinates community pet food assistance\, emergency vet assistance\, and the Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP)\, which is a collaboration with Henderson County\, the City of Hendersonville\, and the Henderson County Animal Services Center. If you believe in our cause\, consider donating or learning how to volunteer by visiting the Blue Ridge Humane Society’s website at www.blueridgehumane.org or call (828) 692-2639. \nFor more information contact Pam Torlina by email at: pam@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/hike-with-blue-ridge-humane-society/
LOCATION:Bearwallow Mountain\, 4899 Bearwallow Mountain Rd\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventures & Outings,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Carolina Memorial Sanctuary Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a volunteer workday removing non-native invasive species at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary\n\nBackground Info:\nPut under a conservation easement with Conserving Carolina in 2018\, Carolina Memorial Sanctuary is an 11-acre conservation & green cemetery passionate about protecting the land and conserving the environment. In addition to eco-burials\, CMS is a public park that strives to improve the land. The neighboring property\, under a conservation easement and owned by the Barkwells\, is partnering with Conserving Carolina and CMS to work on various conservation projects\, including: stream restoration\, storm water retention\, a pollinator meadow\, bluebird boxes\, invasive species removal\, native plantings\, and stream restoration \nWorkday Description:\nVolunteers will be removing various non-native invasive species\, such as Kudzu\, bamboo\, Chinese Privet\, Japanese Honeysuckle\, and Multiflora Rose from the sanctuary. Using only mechanical techniques\, volunteers will be using pruners\, handsaws\, and pulling to remove invasive plant species. \nVolunteers must be able to walk moderate distances across rough terrain. Tools and gloves will be provided; all materials are sanitized before and after each workday. Plant ID and removal techniques will be taught on-site. You will get dirty\, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing. \nWhat to Bring:\n• Water and snacks or lunch\n• Leather Work Gloves (if you have a personal pair)\n• Small Backpack for Carrying Tools\n• Change of Clothes for Drive Home (recommended) \nWhat to Wear:\n• Closed toed shoes that can navigate off-trail terrain and can get dirty\n• Work pants; dress for the weather
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/carolina-memorial-sanctuary-volunteer-workday/
LOCATION:Carolina Memorial Sanctuary\, 195 Blessed Way\, Mills River\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Help the City of Brevard Plant Chestnut Seedlings in Bracken Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The city of Brevard would like some help planting Chestnut seedlings provided by the American Chestnut foundation. This is a great opportunity to be part of the effort to bring the mighty Chestnut tree back to our region. \nJoin us for as long as you are able. We will meet at 10am at the Bracken Mountain trailhead. Bring water and snacks\, a shovel if you have one. \nFor more information\, contact torry@conservingcarolina.org. \nRSVP below. \n 
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/help-the-city-of-brevard-plant-chestnut-seedlings-in-bracken-preserve/
LOCATION:Bracken Preserve\, 186 Pinnacle Rd.\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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