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May
9
Thu
Volunteer Happy Hour @ Currahee Brewing Company
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May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

You gave, we give – drop by Currahee and let Mainspring buy you a beverage as a thank-you for the time, talents and energy you’ve given to help us grow! Please bring a friend who may be interested in joining our volunteer teams and wants to learn more about what we do and what is involved with being a volunteer. This laid-back event will be the perfect opportunity for them to meet others who care about conservation in the southern Blue Ridge.

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May
11
Sat
Volunteer Workday: C.N. West Store @ CN West General Store
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May 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Workday: C.N. West Store @ CN West General Store

Help Mainspring clean up this historical property to make it attractive for a potential restoration buyer! Snacks are provided; work gloves would be helpful to bring.

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Categories: Volunteer Work Day Tags: Macon County Volunteer workday
May
17
Fri
The Interface of Timber Management with Private Forestland Conservation @ Cowee School
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May 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Interface of Timber Management with Private Forestland Conservation @ Cowee School

This hike is on one of Mainspring’s earliest conservation easements on historic family land at the head of Tellico Valley in northern Macon County.  The first half of the hike will visit a recent timber harvest done to regenerate mature timber stands and comply with the Present Use Value Program.  The second half will pass through 2 miles of majestic older growth forest with ample spring flowers.  Goals of the day include discussion of strategies to preserve family land across generations and to understand silvicultural and logging impacts on forest regeneration.

Moderately difficult with a 900′ elevation gain and 900′ drop over a 3 mile loop hike.

Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots and walking sticks and weather appropriate clothing.

Meet at historic Cowee School at 10:00 am to carpool or caravan to Tellico.  Will return to Cowee School by 4:00 pm.

Limited to 20 people.

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Categories: Adult Education Event Hike Tags: Adult education event hike
May
27
Mon
Memorial Day – Mainspring Offices Closed
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May 27 all-day

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Jun
15
Sat
Volunteer Workday – Tessentee trail maintenance
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Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Workday - Tessentee trail maintenance

“I would love to volunteer, but never can because workdays fall during the week and I work.”

We hear this often, so are planning some Saturday workdays for folks interested in helping. This workday will be at Mainspring’s Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, performing tread and trail maintenance on the Loop Trail. For more information, call our office or email Jeffrey Chandler.

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Categories: Volunteer Work Day Tags: Volunteer workday
Jun
25
Tue
Stewartia Hike with Jack Johnston @ Mainspring's Queen Branch
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Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stewartia Hike with Jack Johnston @ Mainspring's Queen Branch

Join us on the Annual Stewartia Flower Walk led by Jack Johnson.

Meet at 9 a.m. at Mainspring’s Queen Branch property. We will caravan to the different locations and will be done around noon. Please wear comfortable shoes, as we will walk through the woods and potentially some muddy areas.

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Categories: Adult Education Event Hike
Jul
4
Thu
Independence Day – Mainspring Offices Closed
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Jul 4 all-day

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Jul
13
Sat
Volunteer Workday – Tessentee trail maintenance
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Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Workday - Tessentee trail maintenance

“I would love to volunteer, but never can because workdays fall during the week and I work.”

We hear this often, so are planning some Saturday workdays for folks interested in helping. This workday will be at Mainspring’s Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, performing tread and trail maintenance on the Loop Trail. For more information, call our office or email Jeffrey Chandler.

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Categories: Volunteer Work Day Tags: Volunteer workday
Sep
2
Mon
Labor Day – Mainspring Offices Closed
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Sep 2 all-day

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Sep
7
Sat
Little Tennessee River Clean Up @ Big Bear Park, Franklin, NC
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Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Little Tennessee River Clean Up @ Big Bear Park, Franklin, NC

Help clean up the trash in and on the banks of the Little Tennessee River. Civic and youth groups welcome; pizza offered at noon to all volunteers. Meet at Big Bear Park in downtown Franklin to get instructions, bags, and choose your location. Boats are needed to help put trash in.

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Categories: Families Volunteer Work Day Tags: Volunteer work day
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