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SUMMARY:FMST and Eno River Association Workday
DESCRIPTION:En español\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi Friends (of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) \nTwo workdays are scheduled for this Saturday! The weather forecast so far is quite good\, partly cloudy and cool. \n1)  We will be meeting at 9AM this Saturday December 9th at the Fews Ford area\, Eno River State Park to complete work on major repairs to the Eno Trace Trail. This will be our third workday working on this future MST trail segment. This will eventually be part of the trail from the Pleasant Green Road parking area to the Cox Mountain Trail. These trail repairs are a fundamental part of closing this trail gap in the MST. \nLast I heard plans are still on track for NCDOT to replace the Pleasant Green Road road bridge in 2024 with a new bridge including a sidewalk which will allow the MST to cross the river and connect up to the Fews Ford area/Cox Mountain Trail. If things go well\, we will soon have more than a mile of trail to build to make this trail connection. This is one of only two gaps in the trail between Occoneechee Mountain and Clayton\, so I am quite happy we are starting the initial work on closing this gap. RSVP to fred.dietrich@duke.edu \n2) Meeting 9AM-noon at the Occoneechee Speedway at 320 Elizabeth Brady Road in Hillsborough for an invasive plant removal workday organized by the Eno River Association. Removing invasive plants is an important part of restoring this area that hosts part of the MST and will soon be part of Eno River State Park. RSVP or contact Indigo at indigo@enoriver.org for more information. \nLink to Bill Boyarsky’s note on December 9th: https://conta.cc/3QFah3Q\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 9\, 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. \nMeeting Location for Eno River Workday: The Few’s Ford section of the Eno River State Park (6101 Cole Mill Road\, Durham\, NC 27705). We’ll meet at the parking area loop at the end of Cole Mill Road (past the Piper Cox House parking\, past the new visitor’s center\, near the picnic shelter and bathroom). \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n To be added to our Orange County workday announcements email list (to get announcements like this one)\, let me know by email. \nEno MST workdays (RSVP to Fred
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-11/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday,Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T150000
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SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, we have two more workdays in December. Dec 11th Monday and Dec 16th Saturday our regular monthly work trip. We will be working in Saxapahaw both days putting the final touches on the land we have access to in Saxapahaw. I would like to try to finish this up Saxapahaw and move on to other projects on the MST in January. If you can come out and help us finish up that would be great. The more hands we have the faster it will go. Please RSVP for the day or days you can volunteer. It helps us plan for food and tools we need for the work day. \nMeeting Location:  5670 Rumley Road(the driveway is after the mailbox labeled 5716 I will have an MST sign up at the turn into the correct driveway. \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. \nThanks to Alamance County Recreation and Parks and Burlington City Recreation and Parks\, Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail for all their support\, supplies and tools. Thank you to Athletic Brewing LLC for their support through a grant and American Eagle Outfitters for their generous donations to the Alamance County Task Force and of course to Friends of Mountains-to-Sea for their support. \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-18/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000
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SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:We will be putting the final touches on the land we have access to in Saxapahaw. I would like to try to finish this up in Saxapahaw and move on to other projects on the MST in January. If you can come out and help us finish up that would be great. The more hands we have the faster it will go. Please RSVP for the day or days you can volunteer. It helps us plan for food and tools we need for the work day. \nMeeting Location:  5670 Rumley Road(the driveway is after the mailbox labeled 5716 I will have an MST sign up at the turn into the correct driveway. \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. \nThanks to Alamance County Recreation and Parks and Burlington City Recreation and Parks\, Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail for all their support\, supplies and tools. Thank you to Athletic Brewing LLC for their support through a grant and American Eagle Outfitters for their generous donations to the Alamance County Task Force and of course to Friends of Mountains-to-Sea for their support. \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-17/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T133000
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SUMMARY:First Day Litter Cleanup and Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come join the FMST for a First Day Litter cleanup and hike. We will meet at Boyce Mill road and hike in to clear a litter target. We will shuttle trash collected to the 98 trailhead about 1.5 miles from Boyce Mill parking lot. Then we will hike back. So a 3 mile total hike and cleanup. We should be done by 1:30pm \nWe will meet at the new parking at the end of Boyce Mill Road – https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fj4RBCJonnphNrFk6 at 11 AM. \nSignup on the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail MeetUp Group \nFor your safety\, please wear long pants and long sleeves\, sturdy shoes\, bug spray\, and sunscreen. Please bring plenty of water! 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/january-1st-hike-and-litter-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T150000
DTSTAMP:20231226T231057Z
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SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location:  5670 Rumley Road(the driveway is after the mailbox labeled 5716  I will have an MST sign up at the turn into the correct driveway. \nWork Plan: We will be doing some finish work on the trail\, adding to the fence by the dam\, fixing a few problem areas on the trail\, and benching areas that were completely benched. \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. \nThanks to Alamance County Recreation and Parks and Burlington City Recreation and Parks\, Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail for all their support\, supplies and tools. Thank you to Athletic Brewing LLC for their support through a grant and American Eagle Outfitters for their generous donations to the Alamance County Task Force and of course to Friends of Mountains-to-Sea for their support. \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-29/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T140000
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SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Hi Friends (of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) \nFor our January workday\, we will return to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway and (mostly) focus on invasive plant removal. \nDate: January 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 January 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\nPlease RSVP to Bill Boyarsky if you can help. \nSpanish: https://conta.cc/3TBXGBK
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-12/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T150000
DTSTAMP:20240101T214902Z
CREATED:20231127T165124Z
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SUMMARY:Greensboro & Eastern Guilford Workday
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, \nG&EG (Greensboro and Eastern Guilford) will have the next workday on 1/13/2024 \nWe will continue work on replacing two of the boardwalks on the Laurel Bluff Trail. We will be concentrating on the 2nd bridge / boardwalk as the other is nearly completed. We may also do other trail maintenance on the Laurel Bluff and one of the 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 1/9/2024.  I use the information to plan the workday and plan for biscuits. \nMeet time: 9:30 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:  Our next planned workday is February 10\, 2024 \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-workday/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T120000
DTSTAMP:20240103T004931Z
CREATED:20240103T004931Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service - Hamlin Rd Cleanup with Keep Durham Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:We will join Keep Durham Beautiful in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. for a service day clean-up. \nTo Register click on: https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/events/2024/mlk-day-of-service \nLocation – https://maps.app.goo.gl/i6n975DFfSKcn9Zu6 \nFill in the requested information for this event (Name\, Email\, Phone Number) and select “Hamlin Rd Cleanup with FMST (1/15\, 9AM-12PM)” \nClick Submit  \nAddress and meeting instructions will be sent by email for the location you select prior to the event. \nPlease wear long pants and closed toed shoes (or waterproof boots) and bring your own water bottle if needed to help us reduce waste at our events.\nKDB will provide all necessary tools and safety supplies for your event.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-hamlin-rd-cleanup-with-keep-durham-beautiful/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T150000
DTSTAMP:20231226T231918Z
CREATED:20231215T011829Z
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UID:22821-1705741200-1705762800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location:  5670 Rumley Road(the driveway is after the mailbox labeled 5716 I will have an MST sign up at the turn into the correct driveway. \nWork Plan: We will continue doing some finish work on the trail\, adding to the fence by the dam if we did not finish on the January 8th work trip\, fixing a few problem areas on the trail\, adding rock armour and benching areas that were not completely benched. \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. \nThanks to Alamance County Recreation and Parks and Burlington City Recreation and Parks\, Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail for all their support\, supplies and tools. Thank you to Athletic Brewing LLC for their support through a grant and American Eagle Outfitters for their generous donations to the Alamance County Task Force and of course to Friends of Mountains-to-Sea for their support. \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-19/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T170000
DTSTAMP:20240103T205651Z
CREATED:20231122T230715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T205651Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO JANUARY 20 Annual Hillsborough to Durham hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a hike of the biggest gap in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail between Durham and Hillsborough. This year we will reverse direction. \nPOSTPONED FROM JANUARY 6 TO JANUARY 20\, 2024 \nMeeting Location: We’ll meet at 9 AM at the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock Street\, Hillsborough (36.073609291646854\, -79.10019701763281). This is adjacent to the Weaver Street Market\, a great place to pick up some trail snacks (but please don’t park in their lot for the duration of the hike). \nStarting Point: We will then leave half the cars in the (free) parking deck and carpool to our starting point\, the Cox Mountain trailhead in the Few’s Ford section of the Eno River State Park\, at the at the end of Cole Mill Road (6101 Cole Mill Road\, Durham). The ERSP has multiple parking areas\, we will meet at the one farthest into the park (go straight past the first three right turns and the last left turn). \nAt the end of the hike\, we will again carpool from Hillsborough back to the Cox Mountain parking area and those cars parked there. \nImportant: About half this hike will be a bushwack: over unmaintained social or no trail\, uneven ground with possible holes\, through sections of high brush\, crossing drainages and one stream\, potentially marshy areas and some quite steep slopes. If the ground is wet\, there may be slippery sections. \nThe total hike is roughly 9 miles. In the past it has taken about 7 hrs. \nThe hwy 70 bridge is the end of the bushwack section \nThe hike will traverse: \nThe ERSP suspension bridge across the Eno\nThe river leg of the ERSP’s Cox Mountain trail\nPassing the historic Fanny Breeze homestead.\nAbout 5 miles of bushwack to hwy 70\nThe James M. Johnston Nature Preserve trail *\nPass near The Historic Occoneechee Speedway *\nClassic American Homes Preservation Trust trail *\nAgain crossing the Eno *\nPassing the Oxbow (Native American) Archaeology Site\nWestward on Hillsborough’s Riverwalk\nPast the Occaneechi (Native American) Village Replica Site\nAnd finally back to the parking deck and the parked cars. \n* There is a strong possibility that these segments will be the newest additions to the Eno River State Park by the hike date. \nIf you can join us: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by Jan 1\, 2024 — your response puts you on the notification list for update\, postponement\, or cancellation messages. \nWhat to bring: You will need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather clothes (that can get muddy or wet)\, solid shoes or boots\, and bring lunch\, snacks\, and water. \nCancellation: If the hike is postponed or canceled due to bad weather or high water\, an email will be sent out no later than 8 pm. the preceding day (to the RSVP list). \nHope to be hiking with you.\nBill (& Fred)\nFriends of the MST Task Force Leaders\, Orange County (& Eno) \nLinks: \nEnglish: https://conta.cc/3SOia9U\nSpanish: https://conta.cc/47HglzP
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/annual-hillsborough-to-durham-hike-5/
CATEGORIES:MST Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20240118T124315Z
CREATED:20231226T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T124315Z
UID:22860-1706346000-1706364000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the pump station trailhead\, 4023 Rivermont Road.  We will be removing an unnecessary bridge\, doing trail work on the Laurel Bluffs trail\, and removing trash. \n\nDress 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. \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-10/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T140000
DTSTAMP:20240130T225311Z
CREATED:20231226T233010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T225311Z
UID:22850-1707555600-1707573600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Hi Friends (of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) \nFor our February workday\, we will return to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway and the James M Johnson Nature Preserve trail and work on trail improvements: muddy trail to raise\, and sections of eroded side-hill trail to repair. And there are still invasive plants to work on\, if that is your cup of tea. \nDate: February 10\, 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 February 6 — 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)\, Mar 9\, Apr 13\, May 11\, Jun 8 \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. \nEn español \nPlease RSVP to Bill Boyarsky if you can help.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-13/
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:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T150000
DTSTAMP:20231127T165318Z
CREATED:20231127T165318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T165318Z
UID:22756-1707555600-1707577200@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T012144Z
CREATED:20231215T012144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T012144Z
UID:22823-1708160400-1708182000@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-20/
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:20240224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T221242Z
CREATED:20231226T235137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T221242Z
UID:22862-1708765200-1708783200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our February FMST Eno River section workday of 2024 is Saturday\, February 24th 9AM-2PM. We will be meeting at the River Forest Park parking area in Durham\, at 1000 Windermere Dr. \nWe have a lot of work to do\, and will be doing some trail repairs – particularly repairing some stone steps\, removing trash\, and removing invasive privet. The small privet we will pull by hand. The larger privet we will pull out with the weed wrenches\, and the largest privet we will cut down. \nI want to thank all of you who came out to the January workday. It was a great day\, and you did a great job repairing the trail at the site of a former bridge and removed a great deal of trash as well as some privet. \nAt River Forest Park we have made great progress over the past several years reducing the amount of invasive privet and want to make more progress this year. Much of the largest privet along the river is now gone. Removing this invasive will hopefully allow more native trees to grow along the Eno River. \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 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-11/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20240215T004728Z
CREATED:20240214T143206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T004728Z
UID:23217-1709370000-1709380800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:MST & NC Wildlife Federation Trailhead Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us in picking up litter at the trailhead\, along the trail and shoreline of Lick Creek. Go to this link to register https://bit.ly/3OEDdZK \nDress for the weather and trail conditions. Suggest: long sleeves and long pants\, closed toed shoes and high socks. It can be muddy. We will provide grabbers\, gloves\, bags and buckets. \nContact: Jennifer 919-605-7231
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/lick-creek-trash-cleanup-with-north-carolina-wildlife-federation/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20240309T013348Z
CREATED:20231226T233324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T013348Z
UID:22852-1709974800-1709992800@mountainstoseatrail.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20240307T172101Z
CREATED:20231127T165440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T172101Z
UID:22758-1710068400-1710082800@mountainstoseatrail.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20240222T231151Z
CREATED:20240222T231151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T231151Z
UID:23346-1710075600-1710082800@mountainstoseatrail.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T012407Z
CREATED:20231215T012407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T012407Z
UID:22825-1710579600-1710601200@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-21/
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:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20240223T214536Z
CREATED:20240222T233036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T214536Z
UID:23348-1710939600-1710946800@mountainstoseatrail.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20240310T152512Z
CREATED:20231226T235822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T152512Z
UID:22864-1711789200-1711810800@mountainstoseatrail.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20240323T143236Z
CREATED:20231226T233709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T143236Z
UID:22854-1712998800-1713016800@mountainstoseatrail.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20231127T165647Z
CREATED:20231127T165647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T165647Z
UID:22760-1712998800-1713020400@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-14/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20240322T212735Z
CREATED:20240322T212735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T212735Z
UID:23627-1713002400-1713024000@mountainstoseatrail.org
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
CREATED:20231127T234559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T222849Z
UID:22762-1713085200-1713110400@mountainstoseatrail.org
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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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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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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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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