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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T090000
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SUMMARY:Reminder -FMST-Eno River workday tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\, \nWeather forecast for this Saturday is great! We will be meeting Saturday\, Oct. 28th at 9AM\, between 4710 and 4712 Buttonbush Drive in Durham to do trail repair work\, and also some invasive species removal. \nThank you to all of you who came out to our very successful September workday where we got some trail repairs done\, removed some invasive privet\, and removed some tires from the river. \nYou will need to wear work clothes\, boots or solid shoes\, and bring water\, snacks\, and lunch if you plan to work all day. You many also want insect repellent. \nRSVP to fred.dietrich@duke.edu \nBest wishes\nFred \nUpcoming workdays: \nNovember 11th 9AM-3PM Meeting at Penny’s Bend to do trail repair work and invasive species removal. \nDecember 2nd Worksite TBA \n\nTo attend the workday\, please RSVP and to be added to the Eno River workday notification email list\, please contact FMST Task Force Leader Fred Dietrich.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-7/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T120000
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SUMMARY:Big Sweep Fall 2023- Falls Lake Mountains-to-Sea Trailheads
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\n\nZone Captain: Jennifer Browndorf\, Iwona Birk \nContact:  browndoj@gmail.com \n\nDate: Sat\, October 28th\, 2022 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road\, Raleigh\, NC 27614 \nDescription: Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail (FMST) is back and cleaning up highly trafficked trailheads along the stretch of the Mountains-to-Sea trail (MST) within Wake County. Returning Zone Captains\, Jennifer Browndorf & Iwona Birk\, are FMST trail maintenance volunteers assigned to trailheads along the MST and have identified litter hot spots along the parking areas/trailheads. Come enjoy some sun and our beautiful Falls Lake while cleaning up; It’s highly encouraged to hit the MST after the event! Falls Lake is a direct drinking water resource for the residents of Wake County and your time will help clean this important body of water and the trail that follows it. \nFor more information and to register: \nhttps://www.wake.gov/events/big-sweep-fall-2023-falls-lake-mountains-sea-trailheads-october-28th-2023-0900am
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/big-sweep-fall-2023-falls-lake-mountains-to-sea-trailheads/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T103000
DTSTAMP:20231016T175354Z
CREATED:20231016T175354Z
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SUMMARY:MST Trail Maintenance Day - Alleghany County
DESCRIPTION:Trail Volunteers needed! The Alleghany Sparta Trail Association (ASTA) needs volunteers for a half-day trail maintenance work session on the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) in Alleghany County. We will be repairing\, rehabbing and side hilling a few areas of the MST north between Pruitt Cove Road and the Woodruff House in Laurel Springs. Please wear appropriate clothing and work gloves and bring water and snacks. Tools will be provided. For more information see Link below: \nhttps://www.meetup.com/alleghany-sparta-trail-association-asta/events/296532513/
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/mst-trail-maintenance-day-alleghany-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000
DTSTAMP:20230227T134915Z
CREATED:20230227T134915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T134915Z
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SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced. \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Almanac County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-15/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T140000
DTSTAMP:20231004T194153Z
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SUMMARY:Neusiok Trail walk to celebrate NC State Year of the Trail and Fall Colors
DESCRIPTION:Oct 15 2023 @ 1400 \nThis part of the Neusiok Trail has nice vistas of the Newport River and surrounding salt and freshwater marshes and mixed pine and hardwood forest. This is a less strenuous section with mild elevation changes and a wide path. We have the option of walking 2 miles\, 4 miles\, or 6 miles depending on how far you want to go. \nMeet at Duncan Landing at the end of Forest Road 181. Duncan Landing is next to Oyster Point Campground. \nDirections: From Newport NC take Mill Creek Road (State Road 1154) east 5.5 miles to FR 181. Turn right on FR 181 and go to the end of the road. \nFrom Beaufort take NC 101 west to Harlow Creek. After crossing Harlow Creek\, turn left on Old Winberry Rd. Follow Winberry Rd till it ends then turn right on Mill Creek Rd (SR 1154). Turn at the next left on FR 181\, Oyster Pt Road and drive to the end of the road \nWear sturdy walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather\, including light rain if forecast. \nLet me know if you plan to attend\, and how far you would like to walk and I will make arrangements for a shuttle service if needed. \n\n\n\nRoger Mays \n252 723 1612 (text preferred for unknown numbers)
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/neusiok-trail-walk-to-celebrate-nc-state-year-of-the-trail-and-fall-colors/
CATEGORIES:Croatan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20231013T191606Z
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SUMMARY:Falls Lake Litter Cleanup event (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 15th\, 10-1 pm \nNOTE: Date Change due to probable bad weather on Saturday. Join the Friends of the Mountains to Sea and Rip Stop by the Roll for litter pickup along the trail\, trailheads\, and shoreline in segment 10 at Falls Lake.  \nSignup on the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail MeetUp Group \nWe will meet at the Hickory Hill Boat ramp on Redwood Rd. Please park towards the top of the parking area – https://maps.app.goo.gl/iHGy96d1AdjdMpQT8  \nAfter a brief overview of the cleanup tasks and some watershed education\, we will split up into teams and make our way to the (very close) trailheads to pick up trash.  \nFor your safety\, please wear long pants and long sleeves\, sturdy shoes\, bug spray\, and sunscreen. Please bring plenty of water!  \nNo pets allowed.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-litter-cleanup-event-4/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T150000
DTSTAMP:20230930T221135Z
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SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, \nWe will be doing trail maintenance / improvements on our MST trail sections. We will continue work on replacing two of the boardwalks on the Laurel Bluff Trail. We will also do trail maintenance both on other sections of the Laurel Bluff and other MST trail sections. The work we do will depend to some extent on the number of volunteers planning to participate on the workday. As is usually the case the weather condition leading up to and expected on the workday may impact what task we work on. \nPlease let me know if you plan to attend by Tuesday 10/10/2023.  I use the information to plan the workday and plan for biscuits. \nMeet time: 9:00 a.m.    End time: Trail work expected to finish by mid-afternoon\, but you can leave as you wish \nMeet Location:  Meet at parking area behind the Chick-fil-A on Pisgah Church Rd\, Greensboro \nAddress:  209 Pisgah Church Rd\, Greensboro\, NC 27455 \nCoordinates: 36.131775\, -79.792206 (36°07’54.4″N 79°47’31.9″W) \nHealth and Safety: Bring: water\, work gloves\, appropriate clothes\, work shoes\, snack and/or lunch. Also bring insect repellent or wear protection clothing. If you  are new to trail work\, there will be an experienced volunteer to work with you. \nTools: We have tools; but if you have a favorite tool for maintaining the trail bring it. If there is a need for specific tools I will email those volunteers coming a couple of days before the workday. \nThanks to REI Co-op\, whose 2022 gift of $15\,000 supports our efforts with (among other things) signage improvement\, updates to trail guides\, the purchase of new tools\, and tool repairs. Please click Partners to see other Business Partners of Friends of the MST. \nWeather: In the event that the workday is canceled due to bad weather\, an E-mail will be sent out the day before the workday by 8:00 p.m. to those who responded as planning to participate. \nNotes and Upcoming Events: Our remaining workdays for this Fall are: November 11\, and December 9\, 2023 \nClick on Events to view Friends of the MST Upcoming Events web page which shows our workdays and workdays by other Task Forces throughout NC. \nThank you for volunteering your time to the MST. \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST \np.s. If you would like to be removed from this Task Force contact list for workdays please let me know.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-task-force-workday-8/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T140000
DTSTAMP:20230927T174803Z
CREATED:20230815T162721Z
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UID:22263-1697274000-1697292000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:En español\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi Friends (of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) \nEven though our September workday was cut short by the rain\, we made good progress building the Occoneechee Speedway reroute through the meadow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will continue this work on our next workday. \nThis reroute is approximated by the blue line below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: October 14\, 2023\, 9 AM – 2 PM. If you can’t stay for the entire time\, please know that we are deeply appreciative of any effort you contribute. \nMeeting Location: The Historic Occoneechee Speedway parking lot (320 Elizabeth Brady Road\, Hillsborough 27278). \nIf you can join the team: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by October 10 — your response informs the breakfast preparation and tools that will await you\, helps me plan the day\, and puts you on the notification list for further updates (about this workday) or a workday cancellation message. \nWhat to bring: You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring lunch (if you plan to work into the afternoon)\, snacks\, water\, and work gloves. If you have a favorite tool\, bring it. \nWhat we bring: We will provide all tools\, extra work gloves\, and instructions. If you are new to this kind of activity\, there will be experienced volunteers within asking distance: we are a supportive trail community that loves to grow. \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather\, an email will be sent out no later than 8:00 p.m. the preceding day\, to the RSVP list. \nSafety: Use tools carefully. If you do not know how to use a particular tool\, or what to do in a particular circumstance please ask. Do not work too close together — avoid hitting the person next to you. When walking past another volunteer\, please say something so they know you are approaching. Do not lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift — know your own limits. Take plenty of breaks. Undertake different tasks with different tools throughout the day. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it’s cold outside. .Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nNext Orange County MST workdays (RSVP to Bill) \nNov 4 \nDec 9 \nIf you are not on our Eno/Orange County workday announcements email list (to get announcements like this one)\, but would like to be\, let me know by email. \nNext Eno MST workdays (RSVP to Fred ) \nOct 28 \nNov 11 \nDec 2 \nNext Alamance County MST workdays (RSVP to Andrew ). \nThe AC team is working on trail along the Haw River. Andrew\, the Task Force Leader\, would welcome email about a workday or a request to be added to his Workday Announcement email list. \nOctober 21 \nNovember 18 \nDecember 16 \nBlaze Orange: Our annual Orange County fundraiser will be held on October 29. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlaze Orange Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our major sponsors: To REI Co-op\, whose 2022 gift of $15\,000 supports our efforts with (among other things) signage improvement\, updates to trail guides\, the purchase of new tools\, and tool repairs.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd thanks for all you do for the Mountains-To-Sea Trail\n\nBill\nBill.Boyarsky@gmail.com\nFriends of the MST Task Force Leader\, Orange County\n(919) 451-2900\nPronouns: he\, him\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Bill Boyarsky if you can help.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-9/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20230105T190211Z
CREATED:20230105T190211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T190211Z
UID:21255-1696032000-1696118399@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Falls Lake Trail Workday -- National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nTo be added to the email notification list to receive Falls Lake workday announcements and details\, email jdbrewer104@gmail.com.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-trail-workday-national-public-lands-day/
CATEGORIES:National Events,Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T143000
DTSTAMP:20230815T180353Z
CREATED:20230815T174732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T180353Z
UID:22294-1695717000-1695738600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Croatan Trail Workday - Sep 26
DESCRIPTION:NC 306 Trailhead \nMow/trim \nMeet at the gravel parking area where Neusiok Trail crosses NC 306. From Havelock\, turn onto NC 101 and go 5.3 miles to Ferry Road (NC 306). Turn left and drive 2 miles to gravel parking lot on the right. \nWear work boots/hiking boots\, long sleeves\, personal protective equipment for the tools you will be using per Forest Service/MST requirements. Bring water\, bug repellent\, personal items\, clothing for the weather conditions\, gloves\, something ORANGE during hunting season\, and personal hand tools appropriate to the activity. \nRoger Mays\, Task Force Leader\, Segment 16\, will be onsite and available w/ questions and assistance: 252 723 1612 or rmays52@yahoo.com \nDogs? I like dogs\, especially dogs that pull carts and protect me from big scary people. Bring yours if you want but obey FS requirements and if the animal will distract or if it’s a hunting day it’s not a good plan. \n.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/croatan-trail-workday-6/
CATEGORIES:Croatan Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mays":MAILTO:rmays52@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T150000
DTSTAMP:20230815T165946Z
CREATED:20230815T165946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T165946Z
UID:22272-1695459600-1695481200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD \n\nBring water\, lunch\, work gloves\, insect repellant\, sunscreen\, and wear appropriate boots and clothes. Tools will be provided. \nTo attend the workday\, please RSVP and to be added to the Eno River workday notification email list\, please contact FMST Task Force Leader Fred Dietrich.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-6/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T143000
DTSTAMP:20230815T180539Z
CREATED:20230815T174417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T180539Z
UID:22293-1695457800-1695479400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Croatan Trail Workday - Sep 23
DESCRIPTION:End of B Road \nApply Non-Skid to FS bridges \nMeet at the end of Forest Service Road 3046B. From Havelock\, turn onto NC 101 and go 5.3 miles to Ferry Road (NC 306). Go 2.5 miles then turn left onto Hope Road (FS road 3046). Hope road is gravel. FS Road 3046B is the second gravel road on the left. Go to the end of the road about ½ mile. \nWear work boots/hiking boots\, long sleeves\, personal protective equipment for the tools you will be using per Forest Service/MST requirements. Bring water\, bug repellent\, personal items\, clothing for the weather conditions\, gloves\, something ORANGE during hunting season\, and personal hand tools appropriate to the activity. \nRoger Mays\, Task Force Leader\, Segment 16\, will be onsite and available w/ questions and assistance: 252 723 1612 or rmays52@yahoo.com \nDogs? I like dogs\, especially dogs that pull carts and protect me from big scary people. Bring yours if you want but obey FS requirements and if the animal will distract or if it’s a hunting day it’s not a good plan.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/croatan-trail-workday-5/
CATEGORIES:Croatan Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mays":MAILTO:rmays52@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T143000
DTSTAMP:20230815T180829Z
CREATED:20230815T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T180829Z
UID:22291-1695112200-1695133800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Croatan Trail Workday - Sep 19
DESCRIPTION:End of FS 3046 Hope Rd \nMow/Trim \nWear work boots/hiking boots\, long sleeves\, personal protective equipment for the tools you will be using per Forest Service/MST requirements. Bring water\, bug repellent\, personal items\, clothing for the weather conditions\, gloves\, something ORANGE during hunting season\, and personal hand tools appropriate to the activity. \nRoger Mays\, Task Force Leader\, Segment 16\, will be onsite and available w/ questions and assistance: 252 723 1612 or rmays52@yahoo.com \nDogs? I like dogs\, especially dogs that pull carts and protect me from big scary people. Bring yours if you want but obey FS requirements and if the animal will distract or if it’s a hunting day it’s not a good plan.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/croatan-trail-workday-4/
CATEGORIES:Croatan Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mays":MAILTO:rmays52@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T143000
DTSTAMP:20230901T225942Z
CREATED:20230518T144616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T225942Z
UID:21858-1694853000-1694874600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Greensboro and E Guilford’s next workday is on Sept 16. \nWe will be doing trail maintenance / improvements on our MST trail sections. We will begin work on replacing two of the boardwalks on the Laurel Bluff Trail. The work we do will depend to some extent on the number of volunteers planning to participate on the workday. \nAs is usually the case the weather condition leading up to and expected on the workday may impact what task we work on. \nPlease let me know if you plan to attend by Tuesday 9/12/2023.  I use the information to plan the workday and plan for biscuits. \nMeet time: 8:30 a.m.    End time: Trail work expected to finish by mid-afternoon\, but you can leave as you wish \nMeet Location:  Meet at parking area behind the Chick-fil-A on Pisgah Church Rd\, Greensboro \nAddress:  209 Pisgah Church Rd\, Greensboro\, NC 27455 \nCoordinates: 36.131775\, -79.792206 (36°07’54.4″N 79°47’31.9″W) \nHealth and Safety: Bring: water\, work gloves\, appropriate clothes\, work shoes\, snack and/or lunch. Also bring insect repellent or wear protection clothing. If you are new to trail work\, there will be an experienced volunteer to work with you. \nTools: We have tools; but if you have a favorite tool for maintaining the trail bring it. If there is a need for specific tools I will email those volunteers coming a couple of days before the workday. \nThanks to REI Co-op\, whose 2022 gift of $15\,000 supports our efforts with (among other things) signage improvement\, updates to trail guides\, the purchase of new tools\, and tool repairs. Please click Partners to see other Business Partners of Friends of the MST. \nWeather: In the event that the workday is canceled due to bad weather\, an E-mail will be sent out the day before the workday by 8:00 p.m. to those who responded as planning to participate. \nNotes and Upcoming Events:\nOur workdays for this Fall are: October 14; November 11\, and December 9\, 2023 \nClick on Events to view Friends of the MST Upcoming Events web page which shows our workdays and workdays by other Task Forces throughout NC. \nThank you for volunteering your time to the MST. \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST \np.s. If you would like to be removed from this Task Force contact list for workdays please let me know. \n2023 Year of the Trail NC  \nYear of the Trail celebrates North Carolina’s vast network of trails\, greenways\, and blueways which showcase our diverse landscapes – grand mountain vistas\, quiet rivers\, vibrant urban greenways\, coastal forests\, and the rolling hills of the piedmont.\nThis is the largest statewide celebration of trails and outdoor recreation in North Carolina history and a momentous year! \nWant to know how you can participate\, go to https://greattrailsnc.com/
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-task-force-workday-7/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000
DTSTAMP:20230227T134807Z
CREATED:20230227T134807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T134807Z
UID:21530-1694851200-1694876400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced. \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Almanac County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-14/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T143000
DTSTAMP:20230815T180137Z
CREATED:20230815T172022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T180137Z
UID:22284-1694507400-1694529000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Croatan Trail Workday - Sep 12
DESCRIPTION:NC 306 Trailhead \nMow/Trim \nMeet at the gravel parking area where Neusiok Trail crosses NC 306. From Havelock\, turn onto NC 101 and go 5.3 miles to Ferry Road (NC 306). Turn left and drive 2 miles to gravel parking lot on the right. \nWear work boots/hiking boots\, long sleeves\, personal protective equipment for the tools you will be using per Forest Service/MST requirements. Bring water\, bug repellent\, personal items\, clothing for the weather conditions\, gloves\, something ORANGE during hunting season\, and personal hand tools appropriate to the activity. \nRoger Mays\, Task Force Leader\, Segment 16\, will be onsite and available w/ questions and assistance: 252 723 1612 or rmays52@yahoo.com \nDogs? I like dogs\, especially dogs that pull carts and protect me from big scary people. Bring yours if you want but obey FS requirements and if the animal will distract or if it’s a hunting day it’s not a good plan. \n.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/croatan-trail-workday-3/
CATEGORIES:Croatan Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mays":MAILTO:rmays52@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T143000
DTSTAMP:20230816T152543Z
CREATED:20230815T171452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T152543Z
UID:22282-1694248200-1694269800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Croatan Trail Workday - Sep 9
DESCRIPTION:A road \nApply Non-skid to FS bridges \nMeet at the end of Forest Service Road 3046A. From Havelock\, turn onto NC 101 and go 5.3 miles to Ferry Road (NC 306). Go 2.5 miles then turn left onto Hope Road (FS road 3046). Hope road is gravel. FS Road 3046A is the next gravel road on the left. Go to the end of the road about ½ mile. \nWear work boots/hiking boots\, long sleeves\, personal protective equipment for the tools you will be using per Forest Service/MST requirements. Bring water\, bug repellent\, personal items\, clothing for the weather conditions\, gloves\, something ORANGE during hunting season\, and personal hand tools appropriate to the activity. \nRoger Mays\, Task Force Leader\, Segment 16\, will be onsite and available w/ questions and assistance: 252 723 1612 or rmays52@yahoo.com \nDogs? I like dogs\, especially dogs that pull carts and protect me from big scary people. Bring yours if you want but obey FS requirements and if the animal will distract or if it’s a hunting day it’s not a good plan.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/croatan-trail-workday-2/
CATEGORIES:Croatan Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mays":MAILTO:rmays52@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20230815T161927Z
CREATED:20230815T161653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T161927Z
UID:22260-1694246400-1694268000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 9\, 2023\, 8 AM – 2 PM. If you can’t stay for the entire time\, please know that we are deeply appreciative of any effort you contribute. Do note the earlier start time. \n  \nMeeting Location: The Historic Occoneechee Speedway parking lot (320 Elizabeth Brady Road\, Hillsborough 27278). \n  \nIf you can join the team: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by September 5 — your response informs the breakfast preparation and tools that will await you\, helps me plan the day\, and puts you on the notification list for further updates (about this workday) or a workday cancellation message. \n  \nWhat to bring: You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring lunch (if you plan to work into the afternoon)\, snacks\, water\, and work gloves. If you have a favorite tool\, bring it. \n  \nWhat we bring: We will provide all tools\, extra work gloves\, and instructions. If you are new to this kind of activity\, there will be experienced volunteers within asking distance: we are a supportive trail community that loves to grow. \n  \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather\, an email will be sent out no later than 8:00 p.m. the preceding day\, to the RSVP list. \n  \nSafety: Use tools carefully. If you do not know how to use a particular tool\, or what to do in a particular circumstance please ask. Do not work too close together — avoid hitting the person next to you. When walking past another volunteer\, please say something so they know you are approaching. Do not lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift — know your own limits. Take plenty of breaks. Undertake different tasks with different tools throughout the day. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it’s cold outside. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nPlease RSVP to Bill Boyarsky if you can help. \nEnglish:  https://conta.cc/45of53w\nSpanish: https://conta.cc/3DVHuCw \n 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-8/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T143000
DTSTAMP:20230816T152740Z
CREATED:20230815T164958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T152740Z
UID:22269-1693902600-1693924200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Croatan Trail Workday - Sep 5
DESCRIPTION:S end of FS 181 Oyster Pt Rd \nMeet at Oyster Point/Duncan Landing in the Croatan National Forest at the south end of Forest Service Road 181. From Newport\, NC\, from Chatham St. turn north on Market St. Follow Market St. to Mill Creek Road. (SR 1154). Go 7.1 miles to Oyster Point Road (FR 181). Turn right for one mile. \nWear work boots/hiking boots\, long sleeves\, personal protective equipment for the tools you will be using per Forest Service/MST requirements. Bring water\, bug repellent\, personal items\, clothing for the weather conditions\, gloves\, something ORANGE during hunting season\, and personal hand tools appropriate to the activity. \nRoger Mays\, Task Force Leader\, Segment 16\, will be onsite and available w/ questions and assistance: 252 723 1612 or rmays52@yahoo.com \nDogs? I like dogs\, especially dogs that pull carts and protect me from big scary people. Bring yours if you want but obey FS requirements and if the animal will distract or if it’s a hunting day it’s not a good plan
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/croatan-trail-workday-sept-5/
CATEGORIES:Croatan Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Mays":MAILTO:rmays52@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTSTAMP:20230105T190104Z
CREATED:20230105T190104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T190104Z
UID:21253-1689379200-1689465599@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Falls Lake Trail Workday -- ½ day workday to cut back summer growth
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nTo be added to the email notification list to receive Falls Lake workday announcements and details\, email jdbrewer104@gmail.com.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-trail-workday-%c2%bd-day-workday-to-cut-back-summer-growth/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T150000
DTSTAMP:20230518T144128Z
CREATED:20230518T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T144128Z
UID:21854-1687597200-1687618800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD\n  \nPlease RSVP to Bill Boyarsky if you can help.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-7/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T150000
DTSTAMP:20230227T134651Z
CREATED:20230227T134624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T134651Z
UID:21528-1686988800-1687014000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced. \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Almanac County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-13/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T150000
DTSTAMP:20230530T131318Z
CREATED:20230518T144527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T131318Z
UID:21856-1686385800-1686409200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Task Force Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please let me know if you plan to attend by Tuesday 6/6/2023.  I use the information to plan the workday and plan for biscuits. Greg Yahn <gregyahn99@gmail.com> \nMeet time: 8:30 a.m.    End time: Trail work expected to finish by mid-afternoon\, but you can leave as you wish\nMeet Location:  Meet at parking area behind the Chick-fil-A on Pisgah Church Rd\, Greensboro \nAddress:  209 Pisgah Church Rd\, Greensboro\, NC 27455 \nCoordinates: 36.131775\, -79.792206 (36°07’54.4″N 79°47’31.9″W) \n\nHealth and Safety: \nBring: water\, work gloves\, appropriate clothes\, work shoes\, snack and/or lunch. Also bring insect repellent or wear protection clothing. If you are new to trail work\, there will be an experienced volunteer to work with you. \n\nTools: We have tools; but if you have a favorite tool for maintaining the trail bring it. If there is a need for specific tools I will email those volunteers coming a couple of days before the workday. \nThanks to REI Co-op\, whose 2022 gift of $15\,000 supports our efforts with (among other things) signage improvement\, updates to trail guides\, the purchase of new tools\, and tool repairs. Please click Partners to see other Business Partners of Friends of the MST. \n\nWeather: In the event that the workday is canceled due to bad weather\, an E-mail will be sent out the day before the workday by 8:00 p.m. to those who responded as planning to participate.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-task-force-workday-6/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20230530T143050Z
CREATED:20230530T142618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T143050Z
UID:21878-1685782800-1685804400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Bentonville Battlefield Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for the first workday at the new stretch of trail at Bentonville Battlefield. The trail has been cleared mechanically (as you can see in the photo) and the next step is to clear the remaining brush away. We will be raking and pulling the heavy debris off the trail\, clipping overhanging branches away\, all the finish work – it’s labor intensive\, but you don’t need any special skills. This is great work for well supervised younger trail workers\, too! We’ll be joined by the Friends of Bentonville Battlefield and Friends of Johnston County Parks. \n  \nWHEN: Saturday\, June 3rd\, National Trails Day\, 9 am. \n  \nWHERE: Meet at the Bentonville Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5466 Harper House Rd\, Four Oaks\, NC 27524\, and we’ll talk safety and split up into work groups there. There are bathrooms at the Visitor Center but not out along the work locations. Sometimes GPS can take you to the Cole Plantation trail head\, make sure you head to the Visitor Center. \n  \nWHAT TO BRING: heavy rakes\, loppers\, clippers\, NO POWER TOOLS\, extra water\, gloves\, bug spray (it’s tick season\, so make sure you are prepared) snacks\, sun screen (some parts of the trail are sunnier than you’d expect). Please make sure to label your tools so that yours go home with you. \n  \nWEAR: sturdy shoes\, long pants and long socks. There are briars\, so either wear long sleeves or be on the lookout so as not to be scratched. \n  \nPizza lunch will be provided by Friends of Bentonville Battlefield. In order to help them know how much to order\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, May 31st.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/bentonville-battlefield-workday/
CATEGORIES:National Trails Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20230109T200402Z
CREATED:20230109T200402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T200402Z
UID:21282-1685782800-1685804400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD \n\nBring water\, lunch\, work gloves\, insect repellant\, sunscreen\, and wear appropriate boots and clothes. Tools will be provided. \nTo attend the workday\, please RSVP and to be added to the Eno River workday notification email list\, please contact FMST Task Force Leader Fred Dietrich.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-5/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday,National Trails Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTSTAMP:20230530T132219Z
CREATED:20230105T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T132219Z
UID:21251-1685782800-1685782800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Falls Lake Trail Workday -- National Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nTo be added to the email notification list to receive Falls Lake workday announcements and details\, email jdbrewer104@gmail.com.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-trail-workday-national-trails-day/
CATEGORIES:National Trails Day,Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20230518T145039Z
CREATED:20230518T145039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T145039Z
UID:21860-1685750400-1685836799@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:Greensboro will be celebrating National Trails Day June 3\, 2023 and the Greensboro and Eastern Guilford Task Force will have a tent / table at the event and will be leading a hike. Please go to Greensboro Trails Day <https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/trails-greenways/greensboro-trails-day> for more information.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-trails-day/
CATEGORIES:National Trails Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T150000
DTSTAMP:20230518T143949Z
CREATED:20230518T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T143949Z
UID:21852-1685178000-1685199600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 27\, 2023\, 9 AM – 3 PM. If you can’t stay for the entire time\, please know that we are deeply appreciative of any effort you contribute.\n\nMeeting Location: The Historic Occoneechee Speedway parking lot (320 Elizabeth Brady Road\, Hillsborough 27278).\n\nIf you can join the team: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by May 23 — your response informs the breakfast preparation and tools that will await you\, helps me plan the day\, and puts you on the notification list for further updates (about this workday) or a workday cancellation message.\n\nWhat to bring: You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring lunch (if you plan to work into the afternoon)\, snacks\, water\, and work gloves. If you have a favorite tool\, bring it.\n\nWhat we bring: We will provide all tools\, extra work gloves\, and instructions. If you are new to this kind of activity\, there will be experienced volunteers within asking distance: we are a supportive trail community that loves to grow.\n\nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather\, an email will be sent out no later than 8:00 p.m. the preceding day\, to the RSVP list.\n\nSafety: Use tools carefully. If you do not know how to use a particular tool\, or what to do in a particular circumstance please ask. Do not work too close together — avoid hitting the person next to you. When walking past another volunteer\, please say something so they know you are approaching. Do not lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift — know your own limits. Take plenty of breaks. Undertake different tasks with different tools throughout the day. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it’s cold outside. .Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy.\n  \nPlease RSVP to Bill Boyarsky if you can help. \nMeeting Links: \nSpanish:  https://conta.cc/3pvOKkl\nEnglish:  https://conta.cc/42Nw2mE
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-4/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T190000
DTSTAMP:20230503T163657Z
CREATED:20230503T163657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T163657Z
UID:21819-1684674000-1684695600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Carteret County Wildlife Club event\, public welcome. 
DESCRIPTION:Walk will begin @ 1300 (1 pm) w cookout to follow.\n\n\nMeet where Forest Service Road 154 meets Hibbs Road in Newport NC just south of US 70.\n\nWe will also travel to another site off of Camp Sam Hatcher Rd.\n\nCookout to follow at Camp Sam Hatcher.\n\nThis event will involve some walking on uneven and possibly soggy terrain through vegetation. Come prepared for sunshine\, heat\, and possibly biting creatures (insects and others).\n\nLet Roger Mays (rmays52@yahoo.com) know if you will attend\, if you plan to stay for the cookout\, and if you have dietary restrictions we can plan for.\n\nThe wildflower walk is free and\nRoger will send a reminder a few days before the event that will give the menu and cost of supper.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/carteret-county-wildlife-club-event-public-welcome/
CATEGORIES:Croatan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T150000
DTSTAMP:20230227T134512Z
CREATED:20230227T134512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T134512Z
UID:21526-1684573200-1684594800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced. \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Almanac County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-12/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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