Work & Learn Days
...work, walk, listen, learn...
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The Friends of Plant Conservation with the cooperation and assistance of the NC Plant Conservation Program, schedule Work & Learn opportunities at PCP Preserves across the state. When our work is completed, we will have an opportunity to learn more about the site and visit some of the sensitive areas.
Due to the fragile nature of these sites, space will be limited to 15 participants (unless otherwise noted) and registration is required. There are no trails, no facilities, and no water. Often, these are remote sites, so you are asked to bring plenty of water, lunch, and snacks with you. Plant and seed collecting is strictly forbidden on Plant Conservation Preserves. We ask that you leave your pets at home. |
2021 Work & Learn Schedule
Caraway Preserve Work & Learn
McDowell County
March 18th 10am-2pm *POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER NEW DATE: March 23rd 11am-2pm
Help us on this workday to remove a downed tree over the trail and to remove non-native invasive species, English Ivy and Youngia. You will also have the chance to see the Northern Oconee Bells, Shortia brevistyla in bloom!
Dulaney Bog Preserve Work & Learn
Jackson County
March 24th 10am-2pm
This is our annual Dulaney Bog workday in partnership with Highland Cashiers Land Trust, Highlands Biological Foundation, and the US Forest Service. We will continue our project working to remove encroaching woody species around the Mountain Purple Pitcher Plants, Sarracenia purpurea montana.
Cedar Cliff Preserve Work & Learn
Jackson County
April 28th 10am-2pm
Join us to remove non-native invasive species and help us remove the brush around the imperiled species. This will be a strenuous workday. The hike to the top is fairly steep.
Tater Hill Preserve Work & Learn
Watauga County
May 1st 9am-3pm
Join us at Tater Hill on a hike to view the wonderful spring ephemerals led by Matt Estep followed by an afternoon of working to remove encroaching woody species on the bald. This will be a strenuous workday. The hike to the top is fairly steep.
FULL- Registration closed, sign up to add to waitlist.
Meeting times will generally be at 10:00 a.m. and go to about 2:00 p.m. -- a specific time will be sent on registration, along with other details for each trip
REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED. Directions and other details will be emailed about a week before the event. Please also include a phone number so we can reach you the day of if needed.
Tools will be provided but we encourage bringing your own work gloves and a favorite tool if you have one.
PLEASE NOTE: Dates may need to be adjusted depending on weather and bloom times. We will advise you as best we can.
TO REGISTER: Send an email to Volunteer Coordinator at fopcvolunteers@gmail.com or use the button below.
McDowell County
March 18th 10am-2pm *POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER NEW DATE: March 23rd 11am-2pm
Help us on this workday to remove a downed tree over the trail and to remove non-native invasive species, English Ivy and Youngia. You will also have the chance to see the Northern Oconee Bells, Shortia brevistyla in bloom!
Dulaney Bog Preserve Work & Learn
Jackson County
March 24th 10am-2pm
This is our annual Dulaney Bog workday in partnership with Highland Cashiers Land Trust, Highlands Biological Foundation, and the US Forest Service. We will continue our project working to remove encroaching woody species around the Mountain Purple Pitcher Plants, Sarracenia purpurea montana.
Cedar Cliff Preserve Work & Learn
Jackson County
April 28th 10am-2pm
Join us to remove non-native invasive species and help us remove the brush around the imperiled species. This will be a strenuous workday. The hike to the top is fairly steep.
Tater Hill Preserve Work & Learn
Watauga County
May 1st 9am-3pm
Join us at Tater Hill on a hike to view the wonderful spring ephemerals led by Matt Estep followed by an afternoon of working to remove encroaching woody species on the bald. This will be a strenuous workday. The hike to the top is fairly steep.
FULL- Registration closed, sign up to add to waitlist.
Meeting times will generally be at 10:00 a.m. and go to about 2:00 p.m. -- a specific time will be sent on registration, along with other details for each trip
REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED. Directions and other details will be emailed about a week before the event. Please also include a phone number so we can reach you the day of if needed.
Tools will be provided but we encourage bringing your own work gloves and a favorite tool if you have one.
PLEASE NOTE: Dates may need to be adjusted depending on weather and bloom times. We will advise you as best we can.
TO REGISTER: Send an email to Volunteer Coordinator at fopcvolunteers@gmail.com or use the button below.
