Mainspring Conservation Trust

Stewards of the Southern Blue Ridge

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Upcoming Events

Birding Fall Migration: Welch Farm, Andrews

When:
Oct 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am

Birding Fall Migration: Murphy River Walk

When:
Oct 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am

Little Tennessee River Cleanup in Franklin

When:
Oct 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am

Monthly Nature Walk: Fall Foliage in Andrews

When:
Oct 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Out in WNC: LGBTQIA+ Adventure Club- Parkway Cruise

When:
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:00 am

Benefit Beer Release and Pollinator Trivia in Franklin

When:
Oct 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Kid’s Mushroom Exploration Program in Highlands

When:
Oct 23, 2025 @ 3:30 pm

WNC ASL Social Club Meeting in Franklin

When:
Oct 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Likin’ Lichens Workshop, Murphy Public Library

When:
Oct 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Likin’ Lichens: Yellow Creek Falls, Robbinsville

When:
Nov 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Invasive Plant Basket-Making Class: Coil Style in Franklin

When:
Nov 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Likin’ Lichens! Joyce-Kilmer, Robbinsville

When:
Nov 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Monthly Nature Walk: Mosses in Franklin

When:
Nov 6, 2025 @ 3:30 pm

Moss Meetup in Franklin

When:
Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Likin’ Lichens: Piney Knob, Murphy

When:
Nov 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Likin Lichen’s: Welch Farm Preserve

When:
Nov 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Likin’ Lichens: Jackrabbit, Hayesville

When:
Nov 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Moss Magic: Kid’s Moss Exploration Program

When:
Nov 13, 2025 @ 3:30 pm

Likin’ Lichens: Murphy River Walk

When:
Nov 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Moss Meander- Murphy

When:
Nov 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am

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