Our annual Stewartia Hike with Jack Johnston was moved to Saturday this year to accommodate requests from those who work during the week. Join us to learn more about this rare tree at the height of it’s blooming season. Hikers will meet at the Queen Branch property and car pool to various locations. Sturdy shoes that can get wet, water and a sack lunch are all recommended. Youth who are interested are welcome.
snorkeling with various groups. His favorite spot? The Cheoah River in Graham County.
Mainspring will have a table at this school event.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
