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May 16, 2023: Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Birding Field Trip

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-83.2879352

On Tuesday May 16, 2023, Brent Martin will lead a birding field trip for the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. Folks joining this trip will meet at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands at 7:30 AM to carpool to Jones Gap on the Bartram Trail. Jones Gap is just a short drive from Highlands and a very […]

Boating with Bartram on the Little Tennessee

Hickory Knoll Road 1369 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC, United States

UPDATE 4/1/2023: RSVP is closed for this event We've reached the mid-way point on our Walking With Bartram section hikes right in time for spring! Once again, we're going to switch things up and take to the water, assuming the weather plays nice. Join us as we kayak down the Little Tennessee River from the […]

May 13, 2023: Second Saturday Workday

Please join us for a great day of volunteering on the Bartram Trail for our Second Saturday Workday on May 13, 2023. We're planning to meet at the Appletree Group Campground trailhead and work from there. We may be able to get access to drive in a little closer to the trail where the reported […]

May 14th, 2023: Family Day on the Bartram Trail – A Hike and Craft Event

Warwoman Dell

Unfortunately, we didn't get enough folks for this event, we'll look to reschedule another weekend. This will be a short and fun hike from Warwoman Dell followed by some crafting that will be fun for kids and adults alike. We will meet at Warwoman Dell in the parking lot, hike the small loop while Erin […]

May 19, 2023: Third Friday Workday

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

This week, we'll meet at Russell Bridge Trailhead to get started. We don't get to the beginning of the Bartram Trail as often as we should, but it is in need of a little attention. Plan to meet at the Russell Bridge parking area at 9 am. Depending on the number of folks we have, […]

“Rural Runners” – Documentary Screening and Discussion with Chloe Maxim & Canyon Woodward

Cowee School 51 Cowee School Dr., Franklin, NC

Please join us for our next Bartram Writers Series event including a screening of the documentary Rural Runners at the Cowee School on Saturday, May 20. After the screening, Brent Martin will host a Q&A discussion with its authors, Chloe Maxim and Canyon Woodward. Rural Runners is a short documentary, 28 minutes, and a labor […]

May 21, 2023: The History of Franklinia Alatamaha at Winding Stair Nursery

Winding Stair Nursery 57 Saunders Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Brent Martin of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy and co-owner of Alarka Expeditions will present The History of Franklinia Alatamaha or Franklin tree, so named after Benjamin Franklin. This event will be held at Winding Stair Nursery in Franklin, NC on Sunday, May 21st. The event starts at 2pm and is free to the […]

May 26, 2023: Walking With Bartram – New Route to Lazy Hiker

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

Please join us as we continue our monthly section hikes through the Bartram Trail. We'll have an abbreviated hike in terms of mileage and elevation as we walk the portion of the road-walk that has been recently re-routed through the Macon County Recreation Park onto the Little Tennessee Greenway and then further down Main Street […]

May 30, 2023: Trailhead Tuesday

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

This is a 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 head […]

June 2, 2023: The River Runs On – Documentary Screening

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

Please join us in exploring the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests through the new feature documentary, The River Runs On. The hourlong screening will begin at 7pm with a Q&A following with the filmmaker, Garrett Martin. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $10 going towards the distribution expenses of the film. […]

June 7, 2023: Brewing With Bartram – Ribbon Cutting, New Route Hike, and Celebration at Lazy Hiker Brewing

Lazy Hiker Brewing

Something great is brewing to celebrate Bartram Week! We're partnering with Lazy Hiker Brewing in Franklin, NC to host a fundraising shindig, complete with a raffle for donated prizes, a silent auction, and more. This fantastic day of celebration will begin at 12:30pm at the Macon County Fairgrounds with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the […]

June 10th: Second Saturday Workday

Osage Overlook 4594 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, United States

Please join us for a great day of volunteering on the Bartram Trail for our Second Saturday Workday on June 10th, 2023. We will be meeting at Osage Overlook at 9AM and will wrap up by 3PM. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de […]

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