September 27: Trailhead Tuesday

First United Methodist Church 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC, United States

This is a new program for those looking to get involved but with limited time. We will meet in the early afternoon to divide and conquer some minor clean up and trail head maintenance. We’re looking for folks to visit a set of selected trail heads to re-stock Bartram Trail information cards, complete a trail […]

September 30 – Walking With Bartram Wrap-up Hike

Cowee Town and Alarka Laurel 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

We hope anyone who came along with us on this journey over the past 16 months can join us. If you're thinking about joining us for the next round of section hikes, this event is open to anyone. Join us for this special wrap-up to our section hikes of Bartram Trail that we completed in […]

October 8th Second Saturday Work Day

Beechertown Trailhead Wayah Road, Topton, NC, United States

This Saturday we'll be working the Cheoah Bald section and meeting at the Duke Energy trailhead near the intersection of Wayah Road and State Highway 19. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. We’ll start at 9AM and wrap up at 3pm. If […]

Presentation: Bartram’s 1775 Travels from Brent Martin

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, United States

We're continuing to bring attention to the historical significance of locations in and near Franklin. Brent Martin, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy will talk about botanist/explorer William Bartram's 1775 visit to this area. For more information visit: https://fontanalib.org/events/bartrams-1775-travels

October 21st Third Friday Work Day: Warwoman Dell in Georgia

Warwoman Dell

This Friday we'll be meeting at Warwoman Dell in Georgia, at 9AM, and working between Warwoman and Beegum Gap on the Georgia section of the Bartram Trail. The focus on this section is to help prepare for the upcoming Sky to Summit trail run. Additional details will be provided on the 20th to volunteers who […]

Nuevo: 22 de Octubre Caminata para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (Caminata en Wayah Bald)

Wayah Bald

22 de Octubre @ 10:00am - 3:00pm Ubicación y más detalles: Dirigido por uno de nuestros voluntarios del programa juvenil, Estela Acevedo Ruiz, este evento contará con interpretaciones traducidas en español de la flora local, fauna y paisaje locales que William Bartram escribio durante su tiempo en el oeste de Norte Carolina. Estamos emocionados de […]

October 25th Trailhead Tuesday

First United Methodist Church 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC, United States

This is a new program for those looking to get involved but with limited time. We will meet in the early afternoon to divide and conquer some minor clean up and trail head maintenance. We’re looking for folks to visit a set of selected trail heads to re-stock Bartram Trail information cards, complete a trail […]

EVENT FULL: October 28th Walking With Bartram

Russell Bridge https://goo.gl/maps/A6eaxEdXp2Vi1bEbA

UPDATE as of 10/25 - Due to overwhelming interest in this hike, the event is now full and RSVP is closed. Join us for a new round of our Walking with Bartram series hike. We're starting all over again in North Georgia, at Russell Bridge/HWY 28 at the South Carolina state line. We'll work our […]

November 12th Second Saturday Work Day

We'll be meeting at Warwoman Dell and possibly shuttling some of the group to Poole Creek to work back towards Warwoman Dell. This will be a great opportunity to meet and work with our young adult PLC crew, who will be working out of Warwoman Dell throughout November. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty […]

November 18th Third Friday Work Day

Warwoman Dell

This Friday we'll be meeting at Warwoman Dell and dividing up to work from there and Wilson Gap. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. We’ll start at 9AM and wrap up at 3pm. If you’re new to trail maintenance or just want […]