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July 28th, Walking With Bartram – Wayah Bald to Wallace Branch

We’re going to take advantage of the longer summer days to knock out this long hike from Wayah Bald all the way down to Wallace Branch. This is roughly an 11-mile section of mostly elevation loss on one of the most popular sections of the Bartram Trail.

We’ll plan on meeting at Wallace Branch at 9am and shuttling up to Wayah Bald to begin the day.

Newcomers are welcome to join us. Please plan to bring plenty of water, lunch, clothing appropriate for this season, and your sense of humor and wonder.

We have had great interest in these hikes and are working to create new hiking opportunities. If you are interested in leading a hike, let us know!

Please RSVP below to help with planning:

July 25th Trailhead Tuesday

We’ll plan to meet at the church parking lot in Franklin, across from the Lazy Hiker.

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 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 parking area at the First United Methodist Church in Franklin. We’ll regroup between 3-4 and head over to Lazy Hiker for a cold beverage on us.

Please RSVP to help with planning for this event:

July 21st Third Friday Workday

Please consider joining us for our July 21st, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm.

We’ll meet at Warwoman Dell at 9am and shuttle the group to Earl’s Ford to work the trail from there. We’ll be back at Warwoman Dell by 3pm.

Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps.

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!

With Rapture & Astonishment: Photography Exhibit at the Circle Gallery

The Photography exhibition With Rapture & Astonishment is on view in the Circle Gallery at the University of Georgia from June 24th through September 12th. This exhibition takes its name from a quote by American artist, botanist and ethnographer William Bartram. Upon reaching the summit of Wayah Bald in the Nantahala National Forest, Bartram “beheld with rapture and astonishment, a sublimely awful scene of power and magnificence….”

This dynamic exhibition shares the visual experiences of twelve artists as they traveled in Bartram’s footsteps. Each artist worked in the spirit of curiosity, exploration, and wonder while reimagining this well-traveled landscape. Featuring images from coastal Georgia to North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, With Rapture & Astonishment invites viewers to enter an intimate world where Bartram’s trail is alive and waiting to be met and listened to anew.

A public reception for With Rapture & Astonishment will be held Saturday, August 5th, from 3 – 6 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

The Circle Gallery is open M-F, 9 am – 5 pm.

Meet the artists Saturday, August 5th, 3 – 6 pm.

All the artists:
@beate_sass @annanortonphoto @ericwilliamcarroll @erik_mace @frances_bukovsky @yvonnedalschen @mikebelleme @susanpatrice @raythompsonjrphoto @alarkaexpeditions @susanmartin1613 @savage.kaye

All the community partners:
@ugaced
@blueridgebartram
@thebascom
@kinshipphotographycollective
@uga_art

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