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SUMMARY:2025 Panthertown Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:It’s Friends of Panthertown’s 20th anniversary and to celebrate Friends of Panthertown is hosting Panthertown’s first-ever Bioblitz in the spring of 2025\, a month-long event that will focus on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. The primary goal of a Bioblitz is to get an overall count of the plants\, animals\, fungi\, and other organisms that live in\nPanthertown. The last documented list of plants in Panthertown was taken in 2004 by Dan Pattillo and Gary Kaufman. Their list contains rare\, unique plants\, some of which are only found in two areas of the world. This bioblitz will update\, add on\, and inform this initial list\, giving the U.S. Forest Service\, Friends of Panthertown\, and the public a fuller understanding of who and what lives in Panthertown. \nFriends of Panthertown had a Specialists’ Summit hosted by Southwestern Community College to kick off the Bioblitz on January 23rd\, 2025\, privately. This allowed hike leaders\, specialists\, board members\, partners\, and friends to meet one another\, learn about Panthertown\, and discuss where and when their hikes will occur. From April 22nd to May 17th\, Friends of Panthertown will have two to three weekly hikes\, most focusing on different topics. \nEach hike will be led by a specialist\, ranging from mycologists to geologists and botanists\, and each participant will be involved in the data collection of each hike. On May 17th\, there will be a celebration at the Village Green in Cashiers to conclude the bioblitz and share collected data. \nFor more information and to RSVP visit: BioBlitz – Friends of Panthertown
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SUMMARY:Paddle Safety Classes in NC!
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with GetOutdoors for kayaking and paddleboarding safety classes in a variety of locations across the basin.\nNo experience is necessary\, these are all beginner friendly classes\, of approximately 2 hours in duration; age 14 yrs and up welcome\, all classes are co-ed. \nThe cost is free\, however\, if you register\, please commit to being there\, otherwise it’s taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have.\nThis safety class is funded by a grant that DRBA secured to empower and educate our Basin paddlers. \nIf you do not have a kayak\, life jacket\, or paddle\, we will provide these items for you but you must register as using GetOutdoors Kayaks (Class + Materials)\nIf you have your own kayak*\, it is best to use it so you know how it will perform\, and you can register for just the class. \nAn appropriate kayak* for this event is good-quality\, sit inside or sit-on-top 10ft-14ft. \nFour participants are required to run the event\, with a max of 10 participants. \nLocations and Dates: \n\n\n\nMay 10th: Hanging Rock Lake\, 10 am -12:30 pm\nJune 20th: Lake Reidsville\, 4 pm – 6:30 pm\nJune 23rd: Farmer Lake\, Paddleboard\, 5 pm – 7 pm\nJuly 12th: Hyco Lake\, 10 am -12:30 pm\nAugust 18th: Dan River\, Eden\, 10 am-2 pm
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SUMMARY:ASTA Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock via the AT
DESCRIPTION:Description and Difficulty: Join ASTA for this beautiful hike from Elk Garden to Whitetop with a side trip to Buzzard Rock via the AT. This is a 7.4-mile loop trail near Troutdale\, Virginia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 4-5 hours to complete. Elevation gain is 1318. \nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/appalachian-trail-elk-garden-to-buzzard-rock?sh=omqz4x \nWeather: This event is weather dependent. If the weather forecast turns inclement\, we will possibly reschedule the event for a different day and time. If weather is questionable\, please check back here to the home page before the event to see if conditions have changed\, we will try to update the event status on Meetup as timely as practical and send a message via Meetup to attendees. \nOther Info: You should bring water\, hiking sticks if you need them\, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and season (example: warm gear in cold weather and rain gear for seasonal rides is always a good idea)\, a snack if desired (please pack out any trash) and during bug season a good repellant for mosquitos and ticks may be desired. Well-behaved dogs on leash are permitted. ** ASTA is raising money for the rehabilitation of Sam Brown Park and a future Sparta Greenway. We will be selling ASTA T-Shirts and Hats after the hike for those who wish to support us. Cash or check: $20 for t-shirts\, $25 for hats. \nTerms of Participation: Participation in this event constitutes acceptance of the terms of participation as listed for this group on its homepage. On behalf of yourself and any guest you invite\, participation in our events is entirely at your own risk.
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