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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-18/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Yahn":MAILTO:gregyahn99@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
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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-26/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000
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SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our next FMST Eno River Trail workday is Saturday October 26th\, meeting at 9AM-2PM at 317 Omega Road. \nNOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGE IN LOCATION FROM WHAT WAS EARLIER ADVERTISED. \nThis is the same location where we worked in September. So far the weather forecast is great for Saturday. \nWe are getting a load of gravel delivered\, and with that we will be able to complete the minor trail reroute to move it back from the sewer line\, as well as to complete the repairs to the trail needed after the recent flooding. We may also insert some posts\, remove some invasive privet\, and other tasks. We have a lot of work to do. \nThis past spring Durham Water Management mowed a 10-foot-wide easement along the River Forest section\, a vast improvement over the 30- to 50-foot-wide easement they had mowed in the past. 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 \nFor more information or to RSVP email to fred.dietrich@duke.edu
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-17/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T180000
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SUMMARY:Blaze Orange
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail at Eno River Brewing in Hillsborough for our fourth annual Blaze Orange event to support the MST in Orange County. Find more details and register at https://mountainstoseatrail.org/blaze-orange/.
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/blaze-orange/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000
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SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA\nEno River Association office\, 4404 Guess Road\, trail repairs (erosion damage)\nFor more information or to RSVP email to fred.dietrich@duke.edu \n 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-18/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T093000
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SUMMARY:MST Roadside Cleanup: Segment 11/12 on Devils Racetrack Rd.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Johnston County Parks and MST Trashy Ladies for a roadside cleanup in southern Johnston County! \nThe cleanup will start at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center at 9:30 AM and we plan to finish at 12:00 PM. We will be cleaning up Devil’s Racetrack Road\, which is part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST). All ages are welcome\, but be aware that this is a rural road that has traffic; all safety measures will be taken to ensure safe conditions. \nPlease plan to meet at the parking lot at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center (address: 6601 Devil’s Racetrack Road\, Four Oaks\, NC 27524) around 9:30 AM to get a briefing from our crew on safety and what is expected\, plus fill out the sign in sheet. We plan to start the workday at 10 AM sharp to ensure we have enough time to finish and respect participants’ time. We will provide all the necessary gear including vests\, grabbers\, and bags. After the workday\, we will have a closing session where we will share the importance of picking up trash and its effects on the local environment and watershed. Hikers should expect to bring water\, proper walking gear\, and anything else you need to enjoy this hike. \nPlease fill out all the roadside registration form here to join and we hope to see you the morning of November 2nd! \nThank you\,\nJennifer and Iwona
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/mst-roadside-cleanup-segment-11-12-on-devils-racetrack-rd/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Browndorf":MAILTO:browndoj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T140000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Crescent Trail Workdays for Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:The cool season is finally upon us! With it comes the perfect weather for working on the MST in the Coastal Crescent! Between now and the end of the year\, we have 5 exciting days of trail work scheduled for ongoing projects in Bladen County. Please consider joining us and being a part of this transformative work to expand and improve the MST! \nFriday\, November 8: 10:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest. \nDetails & Registration \n  \nTuesday\, November 19: 10:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Meet at The Ranger Station in Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. \nDetails & Registration \n  \nSunday\, December 1: 10:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest. \nDetails & Registration \n  \nTuesday\, December 10: 10:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Meet at The Ranger Station in Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest.\nDetails & Registration \n  \nSunday\, December 22: 10:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest. \nDetails & Registration \n  \nThese workdays will all be centered around basic trail maintenance work that is not overly strenuous and doesn’t require special skills or training. This will include leveling the trail bed\, cutting back vegetation\, and removing debris. \nDIRECTIONS: Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest is a primitive campground at the end of the wide dirt road “Camp Chamblee Trail” which must be accessed from Sweet Home Church Road. The Ranger Station in Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest is located at 4803 Sweet Home Church Road and very easy to find. \nWHAT TO BRING: heavy rakes\, loppers\, clippers\, NO POWER TOOLS\, extra water\, gloves\, sun screen\, snacks and/or a packed lunch (except for events where lunch is provided). Please make sure to label your tools so that yours go home with you. If you don’t have any of these tools\, we will provide what is needed. \nWEAR: sturdy closed-toe shoes\, long pants\, long socks\, a hat for sun protection. \nCOMPLIMENTARY LUNCH: Sandwiches and chips will be provided for attendees on 12/1 and 12/22. To help us know how much to order\, please make sure to register for those events in advance (links above). If you have special dietary restrictions please let us know so we can accommodate those needs. \nWe are so excited to add more natural surface trail in Bladen County and hope to see you there! Cell service can be spotty in these locations\, but my number is below if you have any issues the day of. I’ll send a reminder and weather update a few days ahead of time to those who have registered and if weather becomes an issue I will update on the workday status 24 hours in advance. \nFeel free to reach out with any questions. See you there! \nBen Jones\, Coastal Crescent Project Manager\nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org\n(828) 551-1545
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/coastal-crescent-trail-workdays-for-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T140000
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SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:Hi Friends (of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail) \nFor Spanish: https://conta.cc/3Uk6hZe \nOn our November workday\, we will return to the Occoneechee Speedway to continue work on water management issues as well as continuing the ongoing battle with the Autumn Olive invasive. \nPlease join us at our annual Orange County “Blaze Orange” fundraising this Sunday\, Oct 27 from 3-6pm at Eno River Brewing (right on the MST\, 329 Eno Mountain Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278). \nDate: November 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 November 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 holes in the ground\, briars\, ticks\, chiggers\, snakes\, stinging insects\, and poison ivy. \nAnd thanks for all you do for the Mountains-To-Sea Trail \nBill Bill.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-20/
CATEGORIES:Orange County Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20240716T224452Z
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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-19/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Yahn":MAILTO:gregyahn99@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20241108T001543Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T001543Z
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SUMMARY:Falls Lake Trail Workday - Calling all Falls Lake Volunteers!
DESCRIPTION:Falls Lake Workday – Come help with trail work on the MST on Sunday November 10\, 2024! We are working on Sunday to avoid deer hunting season. \nPlease RSVP to jdbrewer104@gmail.com or 919-900-0483 for our workday by November 7\, 2024. \nFalls Lake Social Event – Save the Date – November 21\, 2024 – We will gather at the Salty Turtle in Wake Forest at 5:00 for happy hour to celebrate our year of trail work. More to follow after the workday. \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:\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. Fall Trail Maintenance – We will divide up into small groups and walk around 6 miles to perform trail maintenance. We have 63 miles of trail at Falls Lake to cover. \n3. Boardwalk demolition and boardwalk new construction. We have an old boardwalk on Section 21 that needs replacement. John P. and Eric M. will be your crew leaders that day. We will need to carry out the old lumber and carry in the new lumber and mix concrete. Decking battery power tools are needed. Crew size = 15 volunteers. \n4. Rip Rap rock placement at bridge foundation at our Little Lick Creek Bridge site with Gregory Scott. \n5. No Shoreline clean up trash removal for this workday….sorry about that! \nThanks to Great Outdoor Provision Company for sponsoring our breakfast from Chick-fli-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.\nProper 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. \nWe have the tools that will be needed. \nThanks for your service. \nJeff Brewer
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-trail-workday-3/
CATEGORIES:Raleigh Trail Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Brewer":MAILTO:jdbrewer104@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20241107T220329Z
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SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our next workday is Saturday November 16th\, meeting at 9AM-2PM at 4404 Guess Road in Durham\, parking behind the Eno River Association office. On this workday we will be working on the trail there at the Guess Road end of West Point on the Eno\, repairing areas damaged in recent flooding. We will also be removing trash and pulling invasive species in the area. \nThank you so much for all the help over the past workdays on the River Forest Trail. It is looking much better after the recent flooding\, and with the trail reroute now complete that will allow more trees to grow up between the trail and the river. \nFor this workday you will need to wear work clothes you can get dirty\, boots or solid shoes\, and bring 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. \nSee you on the trail! \nFred \nFor more information or to RSVP email to fred.dietrich@duke.edu
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-20/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T013625Z
CREATED:20231215T013625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T013625Z
UID:22837-1731747600-1731769200@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-27/
LOCATION:Alamance County
CATEGORIES:Alamance County Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Sam":MAILTO:asam30035@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T140000
DTSTAMP:20241030T154729Z
CREATED:20241030T144155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T154729Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Workday at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a trail workday in the beautiful Fall weather at Turnbull Creek Ed. State Forest. Half of a mile of the current MST through this site needs to be scouted as well as cleared of debris and overgrown vegetation. We will cut back plants growing into the trail\, rake uneven areas of soil\, pull away fallen branches\, and re-paint any faded blazes. Please bring gloves\, boots\, water and a lunch with you. Tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. When we’re done\, our entire current route through Turnbull Creek Ed. State Forest will ready to host happy hikers until the Spring! \n  \nTuesday\, November 19: 10:00am – 2:00pm \nWhere: Meet at The Ranger Station in Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. \nDetails & Registration \nFeel free to reach out with any questions. See you there! \nBen Jones\, Coastal Crescent Project Manager\nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org\n(828) 551-1545
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-workday-at-bladen-lakes-state-forest/
LOCATION:Bladen Lakes State Forest
ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Jones":MAILTO:bjones@mountainstoseatrail.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20241109T201257Z
CREATED:20241109T201257Z
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SUMMARY:Six Forks Trailhead Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Iwona for a cleanup to work off some of the Turkey 🦃 leftovers and help the trail and waterway. The group will work on cleaning up the trailheads on Six Forks and the trail heading Eastbound towards Bayleaf Church Rd. \nSome of the work is along Six Forks Rd. which is a busy road so this cleanup is not recommended for young children. \nDress for the weather and the work. Long sleeves\, long pants and good shoes for walking and wet grass. Bring water and snacks. \nWe will provide gloves\, vests\, grabbers and bags. \nSign up on Meetup if you are interested in joining the crew:  https://www.meetup.com/nc-fmst/events/304461958?response=3&action=rsvp&utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze_canvas&utm_campaign=mmrk_alleng_event_announcement_prod_v7_en&utm_term=promo&utm_content=lp_meetup \n\nThank you\,\nJennifer and Iwona
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/six-forks-trailhead-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Browndorf":MAILTO:browndoj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T140000
DTSTAMP:20241030T145213Z
CREATED:20241030T145015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T145213Z
UID:24815-1733047200-1733061600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workday at Bladen Lakes State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trail workday in the refreshing Fall weather at Bladen Lakes State Forest. We will be continuing our work to clear the landscape around the site of our soon-to-be-built 185 foot trail bridge over Turnbull Creek. Our goal will be to clear remaining debris and small vegetation\, as well as smooth out rough areas of soil around the bridge site. This will increase visibility and make space for upcoming tree removal and construction staging. Please bring gloves\, boots\, and water with you. Tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. A complimentary lunch will be provided! \nSunday\, December 1: 10:00am – 2:00pm\nWhere: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest.\nDetails & Registration \nFeel free to reach out with any questions. See you there! \nBen Jones\, Coastal Crescent Project Manager\nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org\n(828) 551-1545
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-workday-at-bladen-lakes-state-forest-2/
LOCATION:Bladen Lakes State Forest
ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Jones":MAILTO:bjones@mountainstoseatrail.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20241127T231954Z
CREATED:20240818T200757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T231954Z
UID:24398-1733562000-1733580000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Eno River Section Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Saturday December 7th is our final FMST workday of 2024. We will be at meeting at 9AM-2PM at Penny’s Bend\, 3706 Snow Hill Rd in Durham\, at the junction of Snow Hill Road and Old Oxford Road. \nWe will Start off by walking a future potential reroute of the MST. Currently the trail leaves the woods at the Penny’s Bend parking area\, then crosses the Eno on the rather narrow bridge\, then heads back in the woods. For me my top three trail building priorities are building trail at Eno River State Park to close the two gaps in the MST; my third highest priority is to move the trail off the road at Old Oxford Road. \nThe plan is to route the trail under Old Oxford Road\, walk down the north side of the river\, and cross the river on the old bridge on the old Lynchburg and Durham Road\, a rail line that has not been used for decades. We currently cannot do this as the 100+ year old bridge is currently owned by Norfolk Southern\, but there are plans to acquire the rail line for a rails-to-trails project\, which may make this reroute possible. \nIf you have not crossed the river before on that railroad bridge\, you are in for an experience. \nAfter the walk\, the plan is an invasive species removal workday\, pulling privet along the MST where the trail follows the river at Penny’s Bend. Ten years ago\, one of the main trail maintenance tasks at Penny’s Bend was cutting back the privet and multiflora rose that continuously grew over the trail. Getting rid of the privet has fixed that problem. It is also allowing native plants to grow back. Some of you have helped on the privet removal in the past. This year it is a follow up\, pulling out mostly small privet growing up from seeds. We will be hand pulling and using the weed wrenches. \nWe have been making great progress reducing the amount of invasives along the Eno River and the MST and hopefully we can continue this progress in December and next year. \nWe are also negotiating with State Parks over plans to take on trail maintenance and hopefully building of new trail at Eno River State Park. We are hoping to resume trail maintenance there in January. \nFor this workday you will need to wear work clothes you can get dirty\, boots or solid shoes\, and bring 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. \nSee you on the trail!\nFred \nFor more information or to RSVP email to fred.dietrich@duke.edu
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-19/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20240716T224922Z
CREATED:20240716T224922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T224922Z
UID:24068-1733562000-1733583600@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-20/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Yahn":MAILTO:gregyahn99@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000
DTSTAMP:20241209T232607Z
CREATED:20241030T151440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T232607Z
UID:24817-1733824800-1733839200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:CXLD: Trail Workday at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
DESCRIPTION:This workday is canceled due to weather. We hope to reschedule for sometime in the new year. \nJoin us for a trail workday along a future section of the MST in Turnbull Creek Ed. State Forest. Once added\, this existing trail (Duncan Trail) will connect our current route here to Bladen Lakes State Forest and our soon to be built bridge over Turnbull Creek. We will scout the trail\, cut back overgrown vegetation\, rake uneven areas of soil\, and remove fallen branches and other debris. Please bring gloves\, boots\, water and a lunch with you. Tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. It will be our first workday on the Duncan trail and I can’t wait for it to be part of the MST! \nTuesday\, December 10: 10:00am – 2:00pm\nWhere: Meet at The Ranger Station in Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest.\nDetails & Registration \nFeel free to reach out with any questions. See you there! \nBen Jones\, Coastal Crescent Project Manager\nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org\n(828) 551-1545
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-workday-at-turnbull-creek-educational-state-forest/
LOCATION:Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Jones":MAILTO:bjones@mountainstoseatrail.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000
DTSTAMP:20241118T003949Z
CREATED:20240819T000923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T003949Z
UID:24413-1734166800-1734184800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:On our December workday\, we will return to the Occoneechee Speedway to continue the ongoing battle with Autumn Olive and other invasive plants. \nFor Spanish:  https://conta.cc/3Zb9hu4 \nDate: December 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 December 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. \nThe Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea-Trail is looking for a part-time\, temporary contractor position (10-15 hours per week) to help grow the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) in Orange County. The position’s main area of focus will be conducting initial outreach to landowners in Orange County\, with the goal of identifying trail opportunities along the MST route in the county. For more information\, go to: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Friends-of-the-MST-Orange-County-Outreach-Associate.pdf \nNext Orange County MST workdays (RSVP to Bill)\nJan 4\nFeb 8\nMar 8\nApr 12\nMay 10\nJun 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 ) \nDec ??? soon TBA\nJan 25\nFeb 22\nMar 29\nApr 19\nMay 17\nJun 7 \n\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.\nDec 21\nJan 18\nFeb 15\nMar 15\nApr 19\nMay 17\nJun 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-21/
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:20241221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T150000
DTSTAMP:20231215T013802Z
CREATED:20231215T013802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T013802Z
UID:22839-1734771600-1734793200@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-28/
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:20241222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T140000
DTSTAMP:20241030T152042Z
CREATED:20241030T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T152042Z
UID:24819-1734861600-1734876000@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workday at Bladen Lakes State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trail workday in the refreshing Fall weather at Bladen Lakes State Forest. We will be continuing our work to clear the landscape around the site of our soon-to-be-built 185 foot trail bridge over Turnbull Creek. Our goal will be to clear remaining debris and small vegetation\, as well as smooth out rough areas of soil around the bridge site. This will increase visibility and make space for upcoming tree removal and construction staging. Please bring gloves\, boots\, and water with you. Tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. A complimentary lunch will be provided! \nSunday\, December 22: 10:00am – 2:00pm\nWhere: Meet at Camp Chamblee in Bladen Lakes State Forest.\nDetails & Registration \nFeel free to reach out with any questions. See you there! \nBen Jones\, Coastal Crescent Project Manager\nbjones@mountainstoseatrail.org\n(828) 551-1545
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/trail-workday-at-bladen-lakes-state-forest-3/
LOCATION:Bladen Lakes State Forest
ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Jones":MAILTO:bjones@mountainstoseatrail.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T130000
DTSTAMP:20241209T012412Z
CREATED:20241209T012412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T012412Z
UID:24914-1735729200-1735736400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:First Day Litter Cleanup & Hike
DESCRIPTION:Ring in 2025 with an MST Falls Lake litter cleanup and hike. Join Jennifer and Iwona (the Trashy Ladies) and other dedicated folks to clear litter from the trailheads\, trail\, and lake shoreline. We will hike a 2-2.5 mile out & back from the Redwood Rd. trailhead. We plan on cleaning while we hike. We will provide all the tools. \nDress for the weather\, bring water\, snacks and\, a daypack to hike. \n\nIf you can join the group: RSVP on the FMST Meetup site: https://www.meetup.com/nc-fmst/events/304959009/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events$all \nLocation: Hickory Hill Boat Ramp – Falls Lake\, 4601 Redwood Road\, Durham\, NC. \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/first-day-litter-cleanup-hike/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Browndorf":MAILTO:browndoj@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T140000
DTSTAMP:20241226T183419Z
CREATED:20241123T234731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T183419Z
UID:24891-1735981200-1735999200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Orange County Workday
DESCRIPTION:We will start the new year by joining the Eno Task Force in a multi-workday focus on trail maintenance of the Cox Mountain trail in the Eno River State Park. \nDate: January 4\, 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 Cox Mountain trailhead\, at the end of the drive within the Fews Ford section of the Eno River State Park (6101 Cole Mill Road\, Durham).(https://maps.app.goo.gl/ABjizNuvF7z8D6Yu8) \nIf you can join the team: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by December 31 — 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. \nWe are breaking in a web based “volunteer opportunity” management system. You can establish your profile on the site (https://mountainstoseatrail.org/get-involved/volunteer/\, click on the ‘learn more’ button under ‘Build and Maintain the Trail’). You may RSVP to this event on that site if you’d like. If you have questions or need guidance\, contact Sherri at sseagroves@mountainstoseatrail.org \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. \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. \nBill\nBill.Boyarsky@gmail.com\nFriends of the MST Task Force Leader\, Orange County\n(919) 451-2900
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/orange-county-workday-22/
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:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20241220T210044Z
CREATED:20241220T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T210044Z
UID:24979-1736586000-1736607600@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-21/
CATEGORIES:Greensboro / Eastern Guilford Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Yahn":MAILTO:gregyahn99@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T110000
DTSTAMP:20250106T000533Z
CREATED:20250106T000445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T000533Z
UID:25022-1736931600-1736938800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Falls Lake Segment 10 Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us to clean up a litter target along the trail. We will meet at at 9:00 AM at Aero Park on E Geer Street\, hike (.5 miles) to a dump site\, clear it\, and hike out.\nIf you can join the group: RSVP on the FMST Meetup site: https://www.meetup.com/nc-fmst/events/305441669/ \nLocation:  MST Trailhead   Aero Park \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. \nJennifer and Iwona
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/falls-lake-segment-10-litter-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Triangle Area Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Grode":MAILTO:jgrode@mountainstoseatrail.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20241219T000538Z
CREATED:20241128T025203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T000538Z
UID:24910-1737190800-1737205200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Johnston County MST Workday at Bentonville Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:NOTE Date Change from January 11 to January 18\, 2025. All other details remain the same. \nVolunteers are needed at Bentonville on Saturday\, January 18th\, 2025 to help clear a new stretch of trail (reroute) just beyond the Michigan Engineers Trenches Trail. Work will include raking and pulling the heavy debris off the trail\, removing small trees\, clipping overhanging branches away\, and all other finish work – it’s labor intensive\, but no special skills are needed. We will have the trail outlined and we will work as long as time permits; this project will probably take 2 workdays. \nWe will meet at the visitor center and then walk over to the section of trail where the reroute will begin. We will drive over the trail equipment to the Michigan’s Engineers Trenches parking lot. We will have sawyers on site\, but you can only use a chainsaw if you are certified (need a maximum of 3 certified sawyers). \nWHEN: Saturday\, January 18\, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM \nWHERE: Visitor Center – 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 and light rakes\, loppers\, clippers\, NO POWER TOOLS (reach out if you are a certified sawyer and want to bring a chainsaw; need a certificate to verify your status)\, extra water\, gloves\, bug spray\, snacks\, and sunscreen. \nOrganizer: Austin Cross\naustin.a.cross1993@gmail.com\n984-202-3284
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/johnston-county-mst-workday-at-bentonville-battlefield/
LOCATION:Bentonville Battlefield
CATEGORIES:Bentonville Battlefield Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T150000
DTSTAMP:20241227T155606Z
CREATED:20241126T232752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155606Z
UID:24906-1737190800-1737212400@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Alamance County Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:The AC team is working on trail along the HAW River. Details TBD. \nRSVP to Andrew\, the Task Force Leader\, to attend this workday or to be added to the Alamance County Task Force list and to receive emails in the event of cancellation. \n 
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/alamance-county-trail-workday-30/
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:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T140000
DTSTAMP:20250117T004329Z
CREATED:20250117T004329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T004329Z
UID:25050-1737194400-1737208800@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Special Eno River Workday - Planting Trees
DESCRIPTION:Special workday this Saturday\, January 18th\, 10AM\, meeting at the vacant lot next to 317 Omega Road in Durham. We will be planting trees!  Last summer we put in an order of trees with the NC Forest Service and they just arrived! These are native trees\, wet root trees that we can plant along the river. A mixture of hardwoods and pines. \nThe story is there were a lot of large trees in that area that got cut down when a new sewer line was installed. We started to plant trees\, but despite Durham water management only having a 10-foot-wide access easement out there\, they mowed a strip from 30 to 150 wide. The lack of tree roots out there is a huge erosion problem. Last year they finally agreed to mow only their 10-foot easement. Thus we can plant trees in that area\, outside the 10-foot easement. \nFor this Saturday there is a chance of rain\, so dress appropriately. \nWe will provide the tools. \nRSVP to fred.dietrich@duke.edu
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/special-eno-river-workday-planting-trees/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTSTAMP:20250124T214227Z
CREATED:20241126T232054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T214227Z
UID:24904-1737795600-1737813600@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Two FMST Eno River workdays this weekend\, Saturday and Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Our first regularly scheduled Eno River FMST workday of 2025 is this Saturday January 25th\, 9AM meeting at the Fews Ford area Eno River State Park\, 6101 Cole Mill Road. The very end of the road. This will be doing trail repair work on the Cox Mountain Trail. \nThe second workday is Sunday\, January 26th\, 9AM meeting at the River Forest Park Parking Area\, 1000 Windermere Drive in Durham. This will be planting trees along the MST. \nWhy two workdays? Last summer we put in an order of trees with the NC Forest Service\, and a week ago they arrived and they need to be put in the ground! These are native trees\, wet root trees that we can plant along the river. A mixture of hardwoods and pines. \nThe story is there were a lot of large trees in that area behind the River Forest and Eno Trace neighborhoods that got cut down when a new sewer line was installed. We started to plant trees\, but despite Durham Water Management only having a 10-foot-wide access easement out there\, they mowed a strip from 30 to 150 wide. The lack of tree roots out there is a huge erosion problem and also results in a lack of shade in the summer. Last year they finally agreed to mow only their 10-foot easement. Now we can plant trees in the area outside the 10-foot easement. \nYou will need to dress appropriately for the weather\, though the forecast for this weekend is great\, compared to the past week. Warmer and not raining or snowing. \nWe will provide tools. You will need to dress appropriately for the weather\, wear boots or solid shoes and bring work gloves and water\, snack; lunch if you plan to stay all day. \nRSVP to fred.dietrich@duke.edu \nSee you on the trail!\nFred
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/eno-river-section-trail-workday-21/
CATEGORIES:Eno River Workday
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Dietrich":MAILTO:fred.dietrich@duke.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T005632Z
CREATED:20241118T010219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T005632Z
UID:24871-1738400400-1738429200@mountainstoseatrail.org
SUMMARY:Annual Durham to Hillsborough hike (rescheduled) - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a rescheduled hike of the biggest gap in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail between Durham and Hillsborough.   For Spanish: https://conta.cc/47HglzP \nDate: Feb 1\, 2025\nRain Date: Feb 2\, 2025 \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 6-7 hrs. \nThe hwy 70 bridge is the end of the bushwack section. \nThe hike will traverse: \n\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\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 29\, 2025 — 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)
URL:https://mountainstoseatrail.org/event/annual-durham-to-hillsborough-hike-2025/
CATEGORIES:MST Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Boyarsky":MAILTO:Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com
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