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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:The Benefits of Hiking
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger McKenney on a short hike around the lake to learn about how hiking and being outdoors can not only benefit your physical health but also your mental and emotional health. All ages are welcome. Please register for the program by emailing mitchell.mckenney@ncparks.gov \nPhoto taken by Ranger Mitchell McKenney.
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LOCATION:Hanging Rock State Park- Lake Bathhouse Parking\, 2847 Hanging rock Park Road\, NC/Stokes\, US
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SUMMARY:Return to Western NC: Explore Panthertown Valley
DESCRIPTION:Western NC is back from Hurricane Helene! Join us for a weekend of hiking and camping in Panthertown Valley\, and for the culmination of the Friends of Panthertown Valley’s month-long BioBlitz on the weekend of May 16-18. On tap for the weekend: \n\nBasecamp Backpack trip: We hike a mile in late Friday afternoon\, set up basecamp and do a short sunset hike to the Salt Rock Overlook. 5-mile day-hikes follow on Saturday and Sunday.\n5-mile day-hike on Saturday: We utilize various Panthertown trails for a 5-mile loop taking in waterfalls and scenic views.\n5-mile day-hike on Sunday: We utilize various Panthertown trails )but not the ones from Saturday’s hike) for a 5-mile loop taking in waterfalls and scenic views.\nBioBlitz Celebration in Cashiers on Saturday. Friends of Panthertown Valley present their findings from a monthlong survey of the valley.\n\nTo learn more and sign up\, go here.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/return-to-western-nc-explore-panthertown-valley/
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SUMMARY:Speed Friending
DESCRIPTION:We’re mixing things up for this round of Speed Friending\, with a special Book Lovers edition! In collaboration with the Greensboro Bound Book Festival\, hosted on May 17 at the Cultural Center\, we’re calling all literary enthusiasts to join us on Friday\, May 16 in LoFi Park. \nLooking to make friends in town? Designed to spark creative conversations and to reduce the anxiety of talking with strangers to show how good conversations and possible friendships are just a simple “hey” away! \nRegistration is required: tinyurl.com/DGfriending. Drop-ins welcome if space permits.
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