Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

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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 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 to learn more, you can find more information here on our site. Don’t be shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

October 8th Second Saturday Work Day

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 you’re new to trail maintenance or just want to learn more, you can find more information here on our site. Don’t be shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

September 27: Trailhead Tuesday

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 head condition report, pick up any trash in the area, and chat with hikers as they start their day hike.

We’ll supply everything you need for the day. Although we suggest you bring your own gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and a positive attitude.

We’ll meet at 1pm in the church parking lot across from Lazy Hiker Brewing in Franklin, NC. At 3pm, we’ll regroup to share our accomplishments over a cold beverage.

Please RSVP to help with planning for this event:

Ecopoetry from the Great Smokies – A Discussion with Loss Glazier on his book “Transparent Mountain”

Join us for the third discussion in the Bartram Environmental Writer’s Series, Ecopoetry from the Great Smokies – A Discussion with Loss Glazier on his book “Transparent Mountain”.

This Friday, September 2nd at 2pm, local author and poet Loss Glazier and Brent Martin of Alarka Expeditions and Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy will hold a conversation on Glaziers new book, Transparent Mountain.

Here’s a little more about the author and book from the Smoky Mountain News.

More information about the author.

Copies of Transparent Mountain will be available for purchase at this event.

This is a free event and open to the public. The event will be held at the Macon Arts Heritage Center, also known as the Cowee School.

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