Third Friday Work Day – November
Earl's FordThis Friday's Third Work Day will be on the Georgia section of the Bartram Trail. Meet at Earl's Ford Road/Bartram Trail Head at 9:00 am.
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Second Saturday Work Day – December
This month we'll be working from Osage Overlook to Hale Ridge Road. 9-3 PM. Bring lunch, water, gloves, any meds you might need, and esprit de corps. Weather make-up day: Sunday, December 12th.
Walking With Bartram – December
This month is a different kind of trail experience. We'll be "hiking" part of the Bartram Trail that is a road walk, but on to the new proposed route through downtown Franklin. We'll walk to the Franklin Greenway via the County Recreation Park and end up at Lazy Hiker Brewing. 7 miles.
Second Saturday Work Day, January 8th
Osage Overlook 4594 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, United StatesThis month we'll be picking up where we left off in December on the Osage to Hale Ridge road section of the trail. Work includes tread repair, brushcutting, and signage. We'll be providing a great hot lunch for everyone as well!
Free
Third Friday Work Day – January 21st
Warwoman DellThis Friday's work day depends on the winter storm and the need for assessment. Our plan is to meet at Warwoman Dell but look for an update on Thursday late afternoon!
Free
Walking with Bartram -Tuesday, January 25th
Wallace Branch 1719 Ray Cove Rd, Franklin, North Carolina, United StatesThis month we'll start the Wayah Bald to Wallace Branch section by walking from Harrison Gap to Wallace Branch, a distance of about seven miles. It's mostly downhill but does follow the ridgeline so there is some up and down. We'll meet at Wallace Branch trail head to set the shuttle at 9AM. Additional info […]
Free
February 12, Second Saturday Volunteer Work Day
Hickory Knut Gap RoadThis second Saturday is a Youth Volunteer Day (15-18) in coordination with the Macon County STEM program. This is our third for the current school year and is critical for recruitment for our Summer YCC employment program. Adults needed too! We will be meeting at the end of Hickory Knut Gap Road near the Bartram […]
February 18, Third Friday Work Day
Russell Bridge https://goo.gl/maps/A6eaxEdXp2Vi1bEbAThis month we'll continue clearing trail from the winter storms in Georgia, beginning at Russell Bridge and working towards Sandy Ford Road. We'll meet at Russell Bridge at 9AM. Bring good boots, work gloves, lunch, water, meds, and we'll provide tools and protective gear.
February 25, Walking with Bartram
Lazy Hiker BrewingThis month's outing is a special hike to see the future re-route of the Bartram Trail on Trimont Ridge. This re-route will connect to downtown Franklin where we ended our southern proposed re-route in December at Lazy Hiker Brewing. We will meet at Lazy Hiker Brewing at 9AM to set the shuttle, and will drive […]
March 12 Second Saturday Youth Volunteer Work Day
Jones Gap, Bartram Trail https://www.google.com/maps/place/NC+Bartram+Trail:+Jones+Gap+Trailhead/@35.0760583,-83.3229595,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88592112cb247d9b:0xd134ff4fd7b08cc7!8m2!3d35.0760583!4d-83.2879352This is the last Youth Volunteer Day of the season and we hope you'll join us for a great day on the trail with our youth volunteers. We'll be meeting at Jones Gap at 9AM and will be providing lunch. Please bring any personal protection items you have, including gloves, protective glasses, and hard hat, […]
March 18, Third Friday Trail Work Day
Warwoman DellThis Friday we'll be meeting at Warwoman Dell and dividing into crews to work a few different sections. We'll meet at 9AM. Please RSVP so we can plan on group sizes, tools, and morning snacks. Please bring good boots, gloves, lunch, any of your own PPE (eyes, ear protection) and any meds you might need. […]