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Upcoming Public Trail Stewardship Projects in Panthertown
Throughout the year we host public trail stewardship days with volunteer opportunities in Panthertown Valley on designated dates from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (weather permitting) with plenty of time left in the remaining afternoon to continue exploring this special place.
Now accepting applications for volunteers to join our Stew Crew!
Volunteer at any of our public work days, as often as you’d like, whenever you are available. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
There are lots of opportunities to get involved, on the trails, in the office, or in the community. Let us know how you’d like to help!
Contact us with any questions.
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UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS & WORK DAYS
MAY 2024
Saturday, May 11 – Wildflower Hike with Adam Bigelow (RSVP)
Saturday, May 18 – Volunteer Trail Work Day @ Cold Mountain Gap
JUNE 2024
Saturday, June 1 – National Trails Day in Panthertown @ Salt Rock Gap followed by volunteer celebration at Whiteside Brewing Co. (RSVP Coming Soon)
Tuesday, June 4 – Volunteer Trail Work Day @ Cold Mountain Gap
Saturday, June 8 – Creative Nature: Watercolor/Paint & Hike with Debby Singleton
RSVP and more info.
Saturday, June 15 – Volunteer Trail Work Day @ Salt Rock Gap
Thursday, June 27 – Family Day with Friends of Panthertown
Youth Leave No Trace / Outdoor Recreation Education Program
Fun Activities at Hudson Library (Highlands, NC)
JULY 2024
Tuesday, July 2 – Trail Work Day @ Salt Rock Gap
Tuesday, July 9 – Family Day with Friends of Panthertown
Youth Leave No Trace / Outdoor Recreation Education Program
Fun Activities at Cashiers Community Library
Saturday, July 20 – Trail Work Day @ Cold Mountain Gap
AUGUST 2024
Saturday, August 3 – Backcountry Cooking with Uncomplicated Kitchen (8:30-11AM)
Join us for a backcountry cooking experience in Panthertown Valley. Food ingredients will be provided. No experience is required. Learn tips and techniques. More info coming soon.
Tuesday, August 6– Trail Work Day @ TBD
Saturday, August 17 – Trail Work Day @ TBD
Friday, August 30 – Astronomy Program with Dr. Enrique Gomez (RSVP Coming Soon)
SEPTEMBER 2024
Tuesday, September 3 – Trail Work Day @ TBD
Saturday, September 21 – Trail Work Day @ TBD
Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands Day
Date TBA – Trail Folks Gathering
OCTOBER 2024
Tuesday, October 1 – Trail Work Day @ TBD
Saturday, October 12 – Peak Leaf Season Guided Hike with Kara McMullen
Saturday, October 19 – Great Trails State Day / Trail Work Day @ TBD
NOVEMBER 2024
Tuesday, November 5 – Trail Work Day @ TBD
Dates TBA – Sustainable Trails Training in Panthertown
Saturday, November 16 – Trail Work Day @ TBD
Sunday, November 17 – National Take A Hike Day
Contact us for more information.
Volunteers Welcome
Would you like to go hiking in Panthertown and learn about the conservation work that we do to keep the trails maintained and the valley protected? You’ll get a guided tour of part of the valley and meet others who also love Panthertown. It’s a fun way to give back to this special place. Contact us with any questions you have, or to sign-up for a work day.
Everyone is welcome! No previous trail work experience is necessary, just a desire to help out on the trails. We usually hike around five miles round-trip on easy to moderate trails while doing trail corridor clearing, pruning, and some tread and drain work. It’s a great way to meet others who also appreciate Panthertown Valley.
If you have a group or organization that would like to work on trails as a service project or to Adopt-A-Trail, please give us a call at (828) 269-HIKE (4453) or send an e-mail, we can arrange a special day in Panthertown for your group.
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Contact Information:
Friends of Panthertown, Inc.
P.O. Box 51
Cashiers, NC 28717
Phone: 828-269-HIKE (4453)
Email: friends@panthertown.org
Website: www.panthertown.org
“Protecting and maintaining Panthertown Valley”