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SUMMARY:Orange County Workday CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the rain forecast to begin overnight and continue through the day tomorrow this workday has been CANCELLED. The next Orange County workday will be April 13th. \n\n\n\nEn español\n\n\n\n\n\nOn our March workday\, we will return to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway to work on trail improvements and invasive plants. \nDate: March 9\, 2024\, 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 March 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 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.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-14/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
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SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday Rescheduled to March 10 at 11AM
DESCRIPTION:The forecast for this Saturday March 9 remains for rain all day – rain in the morning & showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon with accumulation of 0.5″ to 0.75″ \nSo\, let’s move the workday to Sunday 3/10/2024 \nMeet time: 11:00 a.m.\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)| \nNOTE: Daylight Saving Time starts at 2:00 am on Sunday 3/10/24 \nAdditionally: This message is only going out to those volunteers that responded & planned to come Saturday. If you plan to come on Sunday you don’t need to let me know. However\, if you will not be able to come\, please let me know (unless you already have).  \nConcerning Tools: We have trail building tools; but for bridge/boardwalk or puncheon work there are some tools you could bring\, if you have them: \n\nCordless Impact driver and bit T25\nNail apron / tool pouch\nClaw hammer\nCrowbar\nPencil / sharpie\nSafety glasses (using sledge hammer)\nSledge hammer\nTape measure\nLevel\, 24” or a 9″ torpedo\n\nMany on the above list are personal tools as opposed to trail building tools that are funded by Friends of the MST. \nI plan to have at least one of them\, however\, it is helpful to have more than one. Also\, there is always the chance I forget one of the above. \nA snack will be provided\, probably biscuits. \nThanks\, \nGreg \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-workday-7/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20240222T231151Z
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SUMMARY:MST Trail & Shoreline Litter Cleanup (section 16)
DESCRIPTION:**The meeting Location is on Hereford Rd (**eastern side) off of Cheek Rd.\nAfter a brief introduction we will split into work teams and head onto the trail and shoreline of Falls Lake \nIf you can join the team: RSVP to Meetup:  https://www.meetup.com/nc-fmst/events/299356559/\, your response informs the tool preparation that will await you\, and helps us plan the day. \nWhat to bring: You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring snacks\, water\, and work gloves if you have if not we will provide some. If you have a favorite litter-picking tool\, bring it. \nWhat we bring: We will provide litter 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 canceled due to bad weather\, a message/comment 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 lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift — know your limits. Take plenty of breaks. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it’s cold outside. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/mst-trail-shoreline-litter-cleanup-section-16/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T012407Z
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SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nWhat to Bring: Tools will be provided\, but if you prefer your own tools please feel free to bring them. If you have loppers\, heavy yard rakes\, hand clippers please bring them with you. Also bring water and snacks\, insect repellant and work gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, gloves\, and long-sleeve shirts due to the poison ivy risk. \nSafety: Use tools carefully and ask questions as needed. Please keep sufficient distance between you and the next volunteer (10 feet) so that we do not hit one another with tools. If someone is injured please let your team leader know and they can contact me. When walking past another volunteer\, let them know that you are near. Please do not do any overhead swinging of sharp tools like axes\, Pulaskis\, or fire rakes. Please do not lift anything beyond your comfortable limit. Only carry a maximum of 2 tools at a time. Take plenty of breaks and water breaks as needed. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather an email will be sent no later than 8 PM the preceding day. \nAndrew Sam\nAlamance County Task Force FMST \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Alamance County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-21/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
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SUMMARY:Little Lick Creek-MST Trail and Shoreline Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location: Santee Rd. Due to limited parking\, this event is capped at 10 volunteers. After a brief introduction\, we will hike onto the trail and shoreline of Little Lick Creek. We are looking to pull some specific trash targets from the area so we will use carts to haul items back to the trailhead. \nIf you can join the team: RSVP on the FMST Meetup site: https://www.meetup.com/nc-fmst/events/299356885/\, your response informs the tool preparation that will await you\, and helps us plan the day. \nWhat to bring: You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring snacks\, water\, and work gloves if you have if not we will provide some. If you have a favorite litter-picking tool\, bring it. \nWhat we bring: We will provide litter 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 canceled due to bad weather\, a message/comment 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 lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift — know your limits. Take plenty of breaks. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it’s cold outside. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/little-lick-creek-mst-trail-and-shoreline-litter-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
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SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our next FMST Eno River section workday is Saturday March 30th\, 9AM-3PM\, meeting at the Pump station trailhead\, 4023 Rivermont Road in Durham. \nOur main project will be to repair the steps on the Nancy Rhodes Creek trail bridge on the MST. \nSome of you worked on the repairs to that bridge or remember that the bridge was out of service for a while. \nThe story is that in early 2019 there was a heavy rainstorm with significant flooding. Flood water and flood debris damaged the bridge when the area was still rather muddy due to the flooding \nTalking with the park superintendent at the time he said it might take several years to get the bridge replaced. I told Keith I did not think it looked too bad and that we could just fix it. Want to know how we did this? You might want to ask Bill Boyarsky or John McCulloch. \nWe fixed it\, keeping the original beams and the same location. Most of the wood we replaced as the old decking was not in good shape even before the storm. Handrails were also added for safety reasons. When there is an intense rainstorm a deluge of water can come roaring down this stream. It is one of the problems with trail maintenance. 99.99% of the time everything is fine but there are those brief moments when all sorts of problems arise. \nAs usual\, we did our best to do an outstanding job and make sure the trail is safe\, sustainable\, pleasant – all those good things. In this case the bridge is still in great shape. However\, there is a part of this project that is not quite so good which is the steps up to the bridge. This also happens. We sometimes come up short of doing an outstanding job. In those cases we go back out and fix the problem\, which is what we plan to do on this March 30th workday. \nWhat was the steps on this end of the bridge has eroded down to a random pile of rocks\, leaving a rather large step up to the bridge. The other end of the bridge has the same problem. Those of you who know me well will know what I am going to say next: “I think we should have used larger rocks. Time to use the Spartacus.” \nIn fairness the volunteers working on those steps did a great job and the steps were fine for a while\, but water and erosion are powerful forces. Also\, all you great volunteers were starting to tire after rebuilding the bridge so we may not have put as much effort into the steps as we could have. \nIn addition to working on the bridge\, we will be taking other minor trail repair projects in this area. \nFor the workdays you will need to dress appropriately for the weather. Wear work clothes you can get dirty\, long pants\, boots or solid shoes\, bring water\, snacks\, lunch if you plan to stay all day. \nWe will provide tools. \n\nTo attend the workday\, please RSVP to dietrich@duke.edu and to be added to the Eno River workday notification email list\, please contact FMST Task Force Leader Fred Dietrich. \nUpcoming workdays \nSaturday  April 27th\, 2024\, 9AM-2PM \nSaturday May 25th\, 2024\, 9AM-2PM FMST Eno River section picnic! \nSaturday \, June 1st  2024 9AM-2PM National Trails Day
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-12/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20240323T143236Z
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SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:On our April workday\, we will return to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway to work on trail improvements and invasive plants — tasks rained out in March. \nDate: April 13\, 2024\, 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 April 9 — 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 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. \n\nEn español
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-15/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20231127T165647Z
CREATED:20231127T165647Z
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SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA  – Please Email  Greg Yahn to attend this workday or to be added to the Greensboro & Eastern Guilford workday notification message. \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-workday-14/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20240322T212735Z
CREATED:20240322T212735Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Workday in Bladen County (Turnbull Creek)
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for a workday at the new stretch of trail along Turnbull Creek at Bladen Lakes State Forest. The trail has been cleared mechanically to provide access for recently completed geo-tech testing for a future 185-foot trail bridge over Turnbull Creek. The next step in creating this new trail is to clear any remaining debris and smooth out rough areas of soil. We will rake soil flat\, pull debris off the trail\, and cut away any remaining saplings or branches. It’s a labor intensive task\, but you don’t need any special skills and the impact will be huge! \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 13\, 10:00 am. \nWHERE: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest. It is a primitive campground at the end of the dirt road “Camp Chamblee Trail” as accessed from Sweet Home Church Road. There we will discuss safety\, go over the work plan and distribute tools. Sometimes GPS will try to direct you to Camp Chamblee from the West along forest roads\, but this is not possible as there is no vehicular bridge over Turnbull Creek. Please connect onto Camp Chamblee Trail from Sweet Home Church Road. \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. If you don’t have any of these tools\, don’t worry\, we can provide what is needed. \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. \nCOMPLIMENTARY LUNCH: Sandwiches and chips will be provided for attendees. To help us know how much to order\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, April 10th. If you have special dietary restrictions please let us know in advance so we can accommodate those needs. \nBen Jones\, MHS\, MLA\nCoastal Crescent Project Manager\nFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail \nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-workday-in-bladen-county-turnbull-creek/
LOCATION:Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20240403T222849Z
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SUMMARY:Falls Lake MST Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Dear Falls Lake Volunteer\, \nFalls Lake Workday: Come help with trail work on the MST on Sunday\, April 14\, 2024! We will work on Sunday to avoid Turkey Hunting Season. Please RSVP to jdbrewer104@gmail.com or 919-900-0483 for this workday by April 11\, 2024. \nMeeting Spot at 9:00 AM: All interested should meet at Food Lion parking lot at the intersection of Patterson/Sherron and Highway 98. The address for your GPS is 121 Sherron Rd.\, Durham\, NC 27703. After we meet\, we will split up into project groups and “scatter out” to do our trail work. This workday is being limited to 75 volunteers to accommodate our current projects. \nProjects for the Day are: \n\nChainsaw Crew Assistance: With all the recent weather our chainsaw crews will need to help moving limbs and debris off the trail after they cut it. Our sawyers have received the necessary training to cut trees at Falls Lake.\nSpring Trail Maintenance: We will divide up into small groups and walk around 6 miles to cut back overgrowth to get ready for summer. We have 63 miles of trail at Falls Lake to cover.\nCampsite installation at the Falls Lake Dam for a LNT Campsite with Grace as our Project Leader. This is project is limited to 10 volunteers. It also has a separate meeting spot at the Falls Lake Dam.\nTrash removal at trail heads and the lake shoreline: Our most cheerful volunteers Jennifer and Iwona will lead this effort to protect the drinking water of our community. Nobody likes to see trash along the trail and shoreline!\nPaint that white MST Blaze: We always need to freshen up our white blaze on the trees for our 63 miles of trail at Falls Lake.\n\nThanks to Great Outdoor Provision Company for sponsoring our breakfast from Chick-fil-A® at our workdays. Thanks to Starbucks off Falls of Neuse Road and Durant Road for the coffee. Thanks to REI Co-op\, whose 2023 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. \nMake sure you bring plenty of water\, bag lunch\, and gloves. We supply all the tools and projects. \nThe Falls Lake Task Force leaders recently had a meeting to discuss our weather policy for workdays if bad weather is present. If the workday is canceled a mass email will be sent by 9:00 PM on Friday. So please check your email first thing in the morning before leaving. \nIf you are new at trail work\, please let us know and we will pair you up with an experienced person. \nWhat you will need: Work clothes and solid shoes or hiking boots. Proper clothing for the Weather! Plenty of water\, lunch\, work gloves\, if you have them (If not\, we have some) \nWork Safely: This is the most important thing\, and our main goal. \nIn particular: \nUse 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 and be careful with rakes\, shovels\, and mattocks to avoid hitting the person next to you. When walking past another volunteer\, please say something so they know you are there. Do not lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift. \nKnow your own limits. This is not a race. We will be working on and maintaining this trail for years to come. Take plenty of breaks. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it is cold outside. \nThere are holes in the ground to step in\, branches to trip over\, thorns\, wasps\, poison ivy (fortunately not too much of that on this segment of trail)\, ticks\, chiggers\, and other hazards. Please be cautious. \nHave a good time. This is a scenic area. There are box turtles\, heron\, woodpeckers\, deer\, beaver\, and other wildlife in this area as well as scenic views of the lake. \nWe have the tools that will be needed. \nTasks for this workday. \nCutting branches and logs across the trail: We have clippers\, small saws\, and a chainsaw for this purpose. All of the chainsaw work needs to be done by a certified person at the workday. In general\, while standing on the trail you want to cut branches back to an arm’s length on both sides and above your head. When clipping a branch that extends over the trail\, try to cut the branch at the trunk of the tree or bush. When there is a small tree or bush in the trail\, do not cut it at the ground\, but cut it ~3′ above the ground to make it easier to dig out/pull out. Cut off at ground level they will tend to grow back from the roots. When cutting branches\, please drag them off the trail. If you end up clipping poison ivy\, make sure to drag it well off the trail with the clippers. \nDragging logs off the trail: There are a significant number of logs and branches lying across the trail route. These need to be dragged to the side. Many are so rotted they can most easily be removed with a shovel. \nTrash: We have trash bags to pick up trash along the way. Fortunately\, this part of the park is relatively clean so we will not have too much trash to remove. The main trash that we want to try to remove on this workday is the barbed wire and other fence wire that in places crosses the trail. Please wear leather gloves and safety glasses and use caution in cutting wire. We will carry the trash out to one of the ends of this trail or it can be carried back to the trailer. \nRaking the trail: It is necessary to rake the trail tread clear of leaves\, branches\, other debris so that we know where we need to level the trail\, fill holes\, etc. Please use caution while raking to avoid poking others with the rake handle. \nPulling out small saplings from the trail tread: There will be some small saplings in the trail tread. If these are cut off\, they tend to grow back from the roots\, so we need to either pull them by hand (if they are very small)\, dig them out with a mattock\, or if they are up to an inch in diameter\, pull them out with the weed wrench. \nFilling holes: These need to be filled if they are within the 2′ wide trail tread\, or if they are within several feet of the trail on either side. We have shovels and buckets for this purpose. \nLeveling the trail tread: Walking across the side of a hill is tiring. The finished trail tread should be\, in cross section\, close to level. We have mattocks and rakes for this purpose. On this section of trail\, we cross multiple drainage dips\, and have quite a bit of side hill trail to build. In addition to the side hill work\, much of the trail route has various lumps and bumps that need to be leveled. \nStream crossings: There are multiple small stream crossings along this route. We will not be working on these on this workday\, but in the future\, we plan to build small bridges across several of these. \nThanks for your service\, \nJeff Brewer
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-trail-workday-2/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20240420T161523Z
CREATED:20231215T012601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T161523Z
UID:22827-1713603600-1713625200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:The AC team is working on trail along the Haw River. RSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Alamance County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation. \nWhat to Bring: Tools will be provided\, but if you prefer your own tools please feel free to bring them. If you have loppers\, heavy yard rakes\, hand clippers please bring them with you. Also bring water and snacks\, insect repellant and work gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, gloves\, and long-sleeve shirts due to the poison ivy risk. \nSafety: Use tools carefully and ask questions as needed. Please keep sufficient distance between you and the next volunteer (10 feet) so that we do not hit one another with tools. If someone is injured please let your team leader know and they can contact me. When walking past another volunteer\, let them know that you are near. Please do not do any overhead swinging of sharp tools like axes\, Pulaskis\, or fire rakes. Please do not lift anything beyond your comfortable limit. Only carry a maximum of 2 tools at a time. Take plenty of breaks and water breaks as needed. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather an email will be sent no later than 8 PM the preceding day. \nAndrew Sam\nAlamance County Task Force FMST \n 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-22/
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:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20240424T190558Z
CREATED:20231227T000036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T190558Z
UID:22866-1714208400-1714226400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our next FMST Eno River section workday is this Saturday April 27\, 9AM-2PM meeting at the West Point on the Eno Trail parking lot on Roxboro Street\, 5252 North Roxboro Street in Durham. This is the parking lot on the North side of the Eno\, not the main entrance to West Point. \nWe will be working on repairs to the MST between West Point on the Eno and River Forest Park. Some of you worked on the rebuilding of this trail after it was destroyed by the installation of a new sewer line. The trail overall looks good\, though there are spots which desperately need maintenance. I continue to work with City of Durham Water Management to try to allow more trees to grow up along the trail replacing those removed when the city clear cut this area. \nThe main projects this Saturday will be: \n1)     Trail repair. There are several locations where due to the lack of trees there are erosion issues and we will be adding rock\, gravel\, soil to repair the trail and reduce the erosion problem. \n2)     Trash removal. There is some trash from recent flooding out there\, as well as some old trash. Over the years we have worked on removing trash from this area and the area is much cleaner than it used to be. If the weather is warm enough and the water level low enough\, we may work on removing a large chunk of old storm sewer pipe from the river. If you are willing to get your feet wet\, this might be a project for you. \n3)     Removal of invasive species\, particularly privet. We have made good progress reducing the amount of tree of heaven\, mimosa\, English ivy\, mahonia\, Bradford pear\, Japanese wisteria\, and privet along this section of the river\, but there is still more to remove. This will be with the weed wrenches and hand pulling. \n4)     Trimming the trail. Spring is here\, and the trail is starting to get overgrown\n \n\nFor the workdays you will need to dress appropriately for the weather. Wear work clothes you can get dirty\, long pants\, boots or solid shoes\, bring water\, snacks\, lunch if you plan to stay all day.  We will provide tools. \nRSVP to dietrich@duke.edu
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-13/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T170000
DTSTAMP:20240226T164621Z
CREATED:20240212T142527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T164621Z
UID:23170-1714723200-1714928400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Gathering of Friends 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce that Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s Gathering of Friends will be held at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain\, NC\, the weekend of May 3-5\, 2024. Join others from the MST community for our annual membership meeting and a fun weekend exploring trails and nearby towns. \nWhere?\nBlue Ridge Assembly\, 84 Blue Ridge Circle\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711. The Blue Ridge Assembly Retreat and Conference Center is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 1\,200 sprawling acres and is over 100 years old. The beautiful campus\, dotted with streams and trails\, is a great spot for our Friends to spend time together\, strengthening our already vibrant community. \n> Learn More & Register \n 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/gathering-of-friends-2024/
CATEGORIES:Friends of MST Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20240419T212150Z
CREATED:20231226T234135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T212150Z
UID:22856-1715418000-1715436000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Spanish:  https://conta.cc/4d51Jhq \nOn our May workday we’ll change sites to the Occoneechee MOUNTAIN State Natural Area (NOT the speedway) and primarily work on raising more low muddy trail. \nDate: May 11\, 2024\, 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 Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area parking lot (625 Virginia Cates Road\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278). \nIf you can join the team: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by May 7 — 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 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. \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.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-16/
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:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20240319T190746Z
CREATED:20240319T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T190746Z
UID:23610-1715418000-1715439600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA  – Please Email  Greg Yahn to attend this workday or to be added to the Greensboro & Eastern Guilford workday notification message. \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-workday-15/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T012745Z
CREATED:20231215T012745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T012745Z
UID:22829-1716022800-1716044400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nWhat to Bring: Tools will be provided\, but if you prefer your own tools please feel free to bring them. If you have loppers\, heavy yard rakes\, hand clippers please bring them with you. Also bring water and snacks\, insect repellant and work gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, gloves\, and long-sleeve shirts due to the poison ivy risk. \nSafety: Use tools carefully and ask questions as needed. Please keep sufficient distance between you and the next volunteer (10 feet) so that we do not hit one another with tools. If someone is injured please let your team leader know and they can contact me. When walking past another volunteer\, let them know that you are near. Please do not do any overhead swinging of sharp tools like axes\, Pulaskis\, or fire rakes. Please do not lift anything beyond your comfortable limit. Only carry a maximum of 2 tools at a time. Take plenty of breaks and water breaks as needed. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather an email will be sent no later than 8 PM the preceding day. \nAndrew Sam\nAlamance County Task Force FMST \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Alamance County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-23/
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:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000
DTSTAMP:20240521T003523Z
CREATED:20231227T000258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T003523Z
UID:22868-1716627600-1716645600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:CXLD Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:The scheduled workday for Saturday May 25th has been canceled. Our next workday\, June 1st\, will also be our annual picnic!
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-14/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T140000
DTSTAMP:20240525T002258Z
CREATED:20240521T155944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T002258Z
UID:23856-1717149600-1717164000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workday in Bladen County (Turnbull Creek)
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for our 2nd workday at the new stretch of trail along Turnbull Creek at Bladen Lakes State Forest. The trail has been cleared mechanically to provide access for recently completed geo-tech testing for a future 185-foot trail bridge over Turnbull Creek. The next step in creating this new trail is to clear remaining debris and smooth out rough areas of soil. We will rake soil flat\, pull debris off the trail\, and cut away any remaining saplings or branches. It’s a labor intensive task\, but you don’t need any special skills and the impact will be huge! Complimentary lunch included! \nWHEN: Friday\, May 31\, 2024 10:00 am. \nWHERE: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest. It is a primitive campground at the end of the dirt road “Camp Chamblee Trail” as accessed from Sweet Home Church Road. There we will discuss safety\, go over the work plan and distribute tools. Sometimes GPS will try to direct you to Camp Chamblee from the West along forest roads\, but this is not possible as there is no vehicular bridge over Turnbull Creek. Please connect onto Camp Chamblee Trail from Sweet Home Church Road. \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. If you don’t have any of these tools\, don’t worry\, we can provide what is needed. \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. \nCOMPLIMENTARY LUNCH: Sandwiches and chips will be provided for attendees. To help us know how much to order\, please RSVP to bjones@mountainstoseatrail.org by end of day on Wednesday\, May 29th. \nBen Jones\, MHS\, MLA\nCoastal Crescent Project Manager\nFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail \nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-workday-in-bladen-county-turnbull-creek-2/
LOCATION:Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20240514T020156Z
CREATED:20231127T235442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T020156Z
UID:22766-1717200000-1717286399@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Falls Lake Trail Workday - National Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:Come help with trail work on the MST on Saturday June 1\, 2024! On June 1 we will celebrate National Trails Day across America! We will provide FREE Event T-shirts for this event while supplies last! \nPlease RSVP to jdbrewer104@gmail.com or 919-900-0483 for our workday by May 30\, 2024. \nMeeting Spot at 9:00 AM – All interested should meet at Food Lion parking lot at the intersection of Patterson/Sherron and Highway 98. The address for your GPS is 121 Sherron Rd.\, Durham\, NC 27703. After we meet we will split up into project groups and “scatter out” to do our trail work. This workday is being limited to 75 volunteers to accommodate our current projects. \n1. Chainsaw Crew Assistance. With all of the recent weather our chainsaw crews will need to help moving limbs and debris off the trail after they cut it. Our sawyers have received the necessary training to cut trees at Falls Lake. \n2. Spring Trail Maintenance – We will divide up into small groups and walk around 6 miles to cut back overgrowth to get ready for summer. We have 63 miles of trail at Falls Lake to cover. \n3. Section 22 East – We need 8 volunteers to remove sand from a bridge foundation to help water flow correctly under this bridge. Sediment runoff from uphill has caused this issue. It is truly a sand soil mixture and not a piedmont clay. Please bring a shovel and be prepared for a 1 mile hike to the worksite. Steve T. and Dale E. will be your project leaders. \n4. Panther Creek Loop – We need 10 volunteers to install a short boardwalk. The bulk of this jobsite is moving the building supplies to the jobsite. Mixing concrete will also take place. We have installed several of these type of boardwalks with success at Falls Lake. John P. and Eric M. will be your project leaders. \n5. Panther Creek Loop – We need 8 volunteers to work with David Bland on some tread work and we have 1 mud hole to address to help finish off this task. Shovels will be the tool of choice for this work as in the past. \n6. Trash removal at trail heads and the lake shoreline. Our most cheerful volunteers\, Jennifer and Iwona\, will lead this effort to protect the drinking water of our community. Nobody likes to see trash along the trail and shoreline! \n7. Paint that white MST Blaze – we always need to freshen up our white blaze on the trees for our 63 miles of trail at Falls Lake \nThanks to Great Outdoor Provision Company for sponsoring our breakfast from Chick-fil-A at our workdays. Thanks to Starbucks off Falls of Neuse Road and Durant Road for the coffee. Thanks to REI Co-op\, whose 2023 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. \nMake sure you bring plenty of water\, bag lunch\, and gloves. We supply all of the tools and projects. \nThe Falls Lake Task Force leaders recently had a meeting to discuss our weather policy for workdays if bad weather is present. If the workday is canceled a mass email will be sent by 9:00 PM on Friday. So please check your email first thing in the morning before leaving.\nIf you are new at trail work please let us know and we will pair you up with an experienced person. \nWhat you will need.\nWork clothes and solid shoes or hiking boots. Proper Clothing for the Weather!\nPlenty of water\nLunch\nWork gloves\, if you have them (If not\, we have some) \nWork Safely. This is the most important thing\, and our main goal.\nIn particular: \nUse 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 and be careful with rakes\, shovels\, and mattocks to avoid hitting the person next to you. When walking past another volunteer\, please say something so they know you are there. Do not lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift. \nKnow your own limits. This is not a race. We will be working on and maintaining this trail for years to come. Take plenty of breaks. Make sure to drink plenty of water\, even when it’s cold outside. \nThere are holes in the ground to step in\, branches to trip over\, thorns\, wasps\, poison ivy (fortunately not too much of that on this segment of trail)\, ticks\, chiggers\, and other hazards. Please be cautious. \nHave a good time. This is a scenic area. There are box turtles\, heron\, woodpeckers\, deer\, beaver\, and other wildlife in this area as well as scenic views of the lake \nParticular tasks for this workday. \nCutting branches and logs across the trail:\nWe have clippers\, small saws\, and a chainsaw for this purpose. All of the chainsaw work needs to be done by a certified person at the workday. In general\, while standing on the trail you want to cut branches back to an arms length on both sides and above your head. When clipping a branch that extends over the trail\, try to cut the branch at the trunk of the tree or bush. When there is a small tree or bush in the trail\, do not cut it at the ground\, but cut it ~3′ above the ground to make it easier to dig out/pull out. Cut off at ground level they will tend to grow back from the roots. When cutting branches\, please drag them off the trail. In particular if you end up clipping poison ivy\, make sure to drag it well off the trail with the clippers. \nDragging logs off the trail.\nThere are a significant number of logs and branches lying across the trail route. These need to be dragged to the side. Many are so rotted they can most easily be removed with a shovel. \nTrash\nWe have trash bags to pick up trash along the way. Fortunately this part of the park is relatively clean so we will not have too much trash to remove. The main trash that we want to try to remove on this workday is the barbed wire and other fence wire that in places crosses the trail. Please wear leather gloves and safety glasses and use caution in cutting wire. We will carry the trash out to one of the ends of this trail or it can be carried back to the trailer. \nRaking the trail\nIt is necessary to rake the trail tread clear of leaves\, branches\, other debris so that we know where we need to level the trail\, fill holes\, etc. Please use caution while raking to avoid poking others with the rake handle. \nPulling out small saplings from the trail tread\nThere will be some small saplings in the trail tread. If these are cut off they tend to grow back from the roots\, so we need to either pull them by hand (if they are very small)\, dig them out with a mattocks\, or if they are up to an inch in diameter\, pull them out with the weed wrench. \nFilling holes\nThese need to be filled if they are within the 2′ wide trail tread\, or if they are within several feet of the trail on either side. We have shovels and buckets for this purpose. \nLeveling the trail tread\nWalking across the side of a hill is tiring. The finished trail tread should be\, in cross section\, close to level. We have mattocks and rakes for this purpose. On this section of trail we cross multiple drainage dips\, and have quite a bit of side hill trail to build. In addition to the side hill work\, much of the trail route has various lumps and bumps that need to be leveled. \nStream crossings\nThere are multiple small stream crossings along this route. We will not be working on these on this workday\, but in the future we plan to build small bridges across several of these. \nThanks for your service.\nJeff Brewer \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-3/
CATEGORIES:National Trails Day,Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20240422T153115Z
CREATED:20240319T191050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T153115Z
UID:23612-1717230600-1717254000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday Rescheduled to June 1
DESCRIPTION:The June 8 workday has been rescheduled for June 1\, 2024\, which is National Trails Day. \nPlease Email  Greg Yahn to attend this workday or to be added to the Greensboro & Eastern Guilford workday notification message. \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-workday-16/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20240521T004438Z
CREATED:20231227T000534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T004438Z
UID:22870-1717232400-1717250400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday/Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Our next FMST Eno River section workday is Saturday June 1st\, 9AM-2PM meeting at the West Point on the Eno Trail parking lot on Roxboro Street\, 5251 North Roxboro Street in Durham. This is the parking lot on the North side of the Eno\, not the main entrance to West Point. \n\nWe will be continuing work on repairs to the MST between West Point on the Eno and River Forest Park that some of you helped on in April. Some of you worked on the rebuilding of this trail after it was destroyed by the installation of a new sewer line several years ago. The trail overall looks good\, though there are spots which desperately need maintenance. I continue to work with City of Durham Water Management to try to allow more trees to grow up along the trail replacing those removed when the city clear cut this area. \nThe main projects on June 1st will be:\n1) Trail repair. There are several locations where due to the lack of trees there are erosion issues and we will be adding rock\, gravel\, soil to repair the trail and reduce the erosion problem.\n2) Trash removal. If the weather is warm enough and the water level low enough\, we may work on removing a large chunk of old storm sewer pipe from the river. If you are willing to get your feet wet\, this might be a project for you.\n3) Removal of invasive species\, particularly privet. We have made good progress reducing the amount of tree of heaven\, mimosa\, English ivy\, mahonia\, Bradford pear\, Japanese wisteria\, and privet along this section of the river\, but there is still more to remove. This will be with the weed wrenches and hand pulling.\n4) Trimming the trail. Spring is here\, and the trail is starting to get overgrown.\n5) A possible project\, depending on whether Durham Water Management has mowed their 10’ access easement by June 1st will be installing cedar posts\, large rocks\, and possibly a gate to keep vehicles out of this sensitive area along the river.\n6) Another possible project will be to add some more rock to several low spots on the trail.\n7) We will also need help with the picnic if anyone wants to help on that. \nFor the workdays you will need to dress appropriately for the weather. Wear work clothes you can get dirty\, long pants\, boots or solid shoes\, bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, insect repellent.\nWe will provide tools and provide the picnic! \nRSVP to dietrich@duke.edu to help us know how much food to bring. \nUpcoming workdays and events \nJuly 4th and 6th – Festival for the Eno! \nSupport the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea trail and the Eno River Association. We will need volunteers to help at our FMST booth\, and the Eno River Association is always looking for volunteers to help. \nWe will not have scheduled workdays until next Fall but may have special workdays over the summer.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-15/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
DTSTAMP:20240523T181031Z
CREATED:20231226T234336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T181031Z
UID:22858-1717837200-1717855200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:On our June workday\, we will return to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway to work invasive plant removal.  For Spanish: https://conta.cc/3ywfupw \nDate: June 8\, 2024\, 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 June 4 — 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 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) \nNo workdays in July-August \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 ) \nJun 1\nNo workdays in July-August \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. \nJun 15\nNo workdays in July-August
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-17/
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:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T012939Z
CREATED:20231215T012939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T012939Z
UID:22831-1718442000-1718463600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nWhat to Bring: Tools will be provided\, but if you prefer your own tools please feel free to bring them. If you have loppers\, heavy yard rakes\, hand clippers please bring them with you. Also bring water and snacks\, insect repellant and work gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, gloves\, and long-sleeve shirts due to the poison ivy risk. \nSafety: Use tools carefully and ask questions as needed. Please keep sufficient distance between you and the next volunteer (10 feet) so that we do not hit one another with tools. If someone is injured please let your team leader know and they can contact me. When walking past another volunteer\, let them know that you are near. Please do not do any overhead swinging of sharp tools like axes\, Pulaskis\, or fire rakes. Please do not lift anything beyond your comfortable limit. Only carry a maximum of 2 tools at a time. Take plenty of breaks and water breaks as needed. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather an email will be sent no later than 8 PM the preceding day. \nAndrew Sam\nAlamance County Task Force FMST \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Alamance County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-24/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20240608T184443Z
CREATED:20240608T184443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T184443Z
UID:23992-1719651600-1719662400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance Workday at Bentonville Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Friends of Johnston County Parks welcome all those interested in helping complete quarterly maintenance along a footpath trail through Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Four Oaks\, NC. This quarterly maintenance workday is the second in a series of four for 2024. \nVolunteers are needed at Bentonville on Saturday\, June 29th to help clear the stretch of trail between the new Bullpen trailhead and the Marching of the Armies trailhead. The trail is brand new as of Fall 2023 and needs clearing of the overgrowth and fallen brush. Work will include raking and pulling the heavy debris off the trail\, clipping overhanging branches away\, lopping off new growth\, and all other finish work – it’s labor intensive\, but no special skills are needed. In fact\, this is great work for well-supervised younger trail workers\, too! \nVolunteers should meet at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site Visitor Center at 9 AM for an introductory safety talk\, to sign a workday waiver and mark hours driven to site\, and to be split up into work groups (dependent on number of volunteers). We encourage people to bring a water bottle and snacks for your trip; we will have bottles of water and snacks for those who can’t. We also encourage you to bring your own tools as we are limited\, but we will also bring a handful of tools for those who don’t have any. While not required\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, June 26th so I can get an accurate count of volunteers: https://forms.gle/6x3Phjcxf7bnnQ5U9 \nWHEN: Saturday\, June 29th from 9 AM to 12 PM \nWHERE: 5466 Harper House Rd\, Four Oaks\, NC 27524  https://maps.app.goo.gl/KZEZ4TgLN8hEq5AK9 \nWHAT TO WEAR: sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and long socks \nWHAT TO BRING: heavy rakes\, loppers\, clippers\, NO POWER TOOLS\, extra water\, gloves\, bug spray\, snacks\, and sunscreen \nMain Contact: Austin Cross\, Task Force Leader\, Friends of Johnston County Parks austin.a.cross1993@gmail.com; (984) 202-3284
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-maintenance-workday-at-bentonville-battlefield-2/
LOCATION:Bentonville Battlefield
CATEGORIES:Bentonville Battlefield Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20240619T144957Z
CREATED:20231127T235050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T144957Z
UID:22764-1720857600-1720872000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Falls Lake Trail Workday -- ½ day weed trimmer and DR Mower workday
DESCRIPTION:Come help with summer overgrowth cut back on the MST on July 13\, 2024.  We will meet at 8:00 AM and move to the project sites. We will only work half a day and be done by NOON due to the HEAT! Please note the EARLY Start time of 8:00 AM so we can try to beat some of the HEAT! \nOur major goal will be to run weed trimmer along sections of the trail that are known to have excessive overgrowth during this time of the year. Crews of 3-4 will be assembled for these tasks with 2 weed trimmers on each team. We welcome you to bring your own weed trimmer from home if you wish. Anybody using a weed trimmer will need to wear safety glasses\, wear long pants\, gloves and have hearing protection. \nMeeting Spot – All interested should meet at Food Lion parking lot at the intersection of Patterson/Sherron and Highway 98. The address for your GPS is 121 Sherron Rd.\, Durham\, NC 27703 After we meet we will split up into project groups and “scatter out” to do our trail work. \nThanks to Great Outdoor Provision Company for sponsoring our breakfast from Chick-Fil-A at our workdays. Thanks to Starbucks off Falls of Neuse Road and Durant Road for the coffee. Thanks also to REI Co-op\, whose 2023 local stewardship grant of $13\,000 supports our volunteer trail crews\, adds new miles of footpath\, and improves signage helping more people find and follow the MST. \nPlease RSVP to jdbrewer104@gmail.com or 919-900-0483 for our workday by July 11\, 2024. Your RSVP is a huge help in a successful workday. \nMake sure you bring plenty of water\, energy snacks\, and gloves. \nThanks for your service. \nJeff Brewer \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-weed-trimmer-and-dr-mower-workday/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T120000
DTSTAMP:20240716T232405Z
CREATED:20240716T232405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T232405Z
UID:24071-1721984400-1721995200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Red Mill Road Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Where:  Meet to clean up the trailhead\, roadside and Ellerbee Creekside.  Directions: falls lake \n\nRedwood Road · durham\, NC\n\nThis location is along a busy roadside so be prepared. No children for this one due to safety concerns. \n\nIf you can join the team: RSVP on the FMST Meetup site: https://www.meetup.com/nc-fmst/events/302206109/ \nWhat to bring: You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring snacks\, water\, and work gloves if you have if not we will provide some. If you have a favorite litter-picking tool\, bring it. \nWhat we bring: We will provide litter 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 canceled due to bad weather\, a message/comment will be sent out no later than 8:00 p.m. the preceding day\, to the RSVP list or on the FMST site.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/red-mill-road-litter-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20240716T223528Z
CREATED:20240716T223528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T223528Z
UID:24062-1726302600-1726326000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA  – Please Email  Greg Yahn to attend this workday or to be added to the Greensboro & Eastern Guilford workday notification message. \nGreg Yahn  gregyahn99@gmail.com\nGSO and E. Guilford Task Force Leader\nFriends of the MST
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/greensboro-eastern-guilford-workday-17/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Yahn":MAILTO:gregyahn99@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20240818T194438Z
CREATED:20240818T193823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T194438Z
UID:24392-1726304400-1726322400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our first workday of the fall will be on Sept 14\, back at the speedway. We have some Debbie inflicted trail damage to repair\, trash to clean up (revealed as the invasive plants have been removed)\, and (of course) will continue removing invasive plants. For Spanish: https://conta.cc/3SSdoYl \nDate: September 14\, 2024\, 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 September 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 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 holes in the ground\, briars\, ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nNext Orange County MST workdays (RSVP to Bill)\nOct 12\nNov 9\nDec 14 \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 )\nSept 28 River Forest Park\, 1000 Windermere Dr.\, trail repairs\, removing invasive species\nOct 26 Eno River Association office\, 4404 Guess Road\, trail repairs (erosion damage)\nNov 2 Eno River Association office\, 4404 Guess Road\, trail repairs (erosion damage)\nDec 7 TBA \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.\nSept 21\nOct 19\nNov 16\nDec 21\n \nAnd thanks for all you do for the Mountains-To-Sea Trail \nBill\nBill.Boyarsky@gmail.com\nFriends of the MST Task Force Leader\, Orange County\n(919) 451-2900\nPronouns: he\, him
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-18/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T013152Z
CREATED:20231215T013152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T013152Z
UID:22833-1726909200-1726930800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:TBD \nWhat to Bring: Tools will be provided\, but if you prefer your own tools please feel free to bring them. If you have loppers\, heavy yard rakes\, hand clippers please bring them with you. Also bring water and snacks\, insect repellant and work gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, gloves\, and long-sleeve shirts due to the poison ivy risk. \nSafety: Use tools carefully and ask questions as needed. Please keep sufficient distance between you and the next volunteer (10 feet) so that we do not hit one another with tools. If someone is injured please let your team leader know and they can contact me. When walking past another volunteer\, let them know that you are near. Please do not do any overhead swinging of sharp tools like axes\, Pulaskis\, or fire rakes. Please do not lift anything beyond your comfortable limit. Only carry a maximum of 2 tools at a time. Take plenty of breaks and water breaks as needed. Be aware of ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nCancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather an email will be sent no later than 8 PM the preceding day. \nAndrew Sam\nAlamance County Task Force FMST \nRSVP to attend this workday or to be added to the Alamance County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-25/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20240913T221455Z
CREATED:20240818T195413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T221455Z
UID:24396-1727514000-1727532000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:It is time to start up the Fall FMST Eno River workdays! \nOur first workday is Saturday September 28th\, meeting at 9AM-2PM at 317 Omega Road. We have various projects working on this segment of the MST -repairing trail\, completing a short trail reroute to move the trail away from the sewer line\, removing trash\, removing invasive species. \nThis past spring Durham Water Management mowed a 10 foot wide easement along the River Forest section\, a vast improvement over the 30 -50 foot wide easement they had mowed in the past. Thus next January/February we will be able to plant native trees out in this area to help restore the area and provide more shade for the trail. \nFor this workday you will need to wear work clothes you can get dirty\, boots or solid shoes\, and bring sunscreen\, insect repellent\, water. Bring lunch if you plan to work into the afternoon. In the event of adverse weather the workday will be canceled or postponed\, and an email to this effect will be sent out. \nTools will be provided \nOn a related issue I am looking for a volunteer to help on a specific project. At Old Oxford Road the MST crosses the rather narrow\, busy road bridge across the Eno. An alternative route would be to go under the bridge\, down the river a short distance\, and cross the river on a very nice old railroad bridge that has not been used for decades though is still owned by Norfolk Southern. At one point the City of Durham looked into buying this old rail line for a rails to trails project. Several times over the years I have looked into this again without success. I am rather busy\, so I would like to find someone who can look into this with the City of Durham Parks and Rec\, the Durham Trails and open space committee\, Army Corps of Engineers who own the surrounding land\, and Norfolk Southern\, and possibly others. Moving the trail of the road at this location will be a huge improvement in the trail. Let me know if you are interested. \nSee you on the trail! \nFred \nFor more information or to RSVP email to fred.dietrich@duke.edu \n 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-16/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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