Mainspring Conservation Trust

Stewards of the Southern Blue Ridge

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Upcoming Events

Kid’s Corner: Salamander Party, Franklin

When:
Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:30 pm

Bumble Bee Atlas Field Training, Whittier

When:
Jul 11, 2026 @ 11:00 am

Kid’s Corner: Critters in the Creek, Highlands

When:
Jul 16, 2026 @ 3:30 pm

Out in WNC: LGBTQIA+ Adventure Club- Tubing, Bryson City

When:
Jul 18, 2026 @ 12:00 am

Nighttime Mothing, Franklin

When:
Jul 21, 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Nighttime Mothing, Andrews

When:
Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Nighttime Mothing, Hayesville

When:
Jul 24, 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Nighttime Mothing, Andrews

When:
Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Wildseed: Native Seed Library Introduction, Murphy

When:
Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:30 pm

NC Local Listening Hike, Glenville

When:
Aug 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Bee Hotel Workshop, Sylva

When:
Aug 7, 2026 @ 5:30 pm

Flower Foray, Andrews

When:
Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

When:
Aug 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Astronomy Hike, Franklin

When:
Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Invasive Plant Basket-Making Class, Murphy

When:
Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

River Appreciation Day, Bryson City

When:
Aug 27, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

Little Tennessee River Cleanup, Franklin

When:
Sep 12, 2026 @ 9:00 am

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