Tree planting at Parker Meadows Rec Park with RotoKids
Parker Meadows Rec Park 4199 Patton Rd, FranklinMacon County 5th and 6th graders in the RotoKids program will be planting trees along Cartoogechaye Creek at the new Parker Meadows Rec Park. LTLT and Coweeta LTER will be on site to supplying materials and help students learn about the importance of streamside plants.
Livestake Training @ Bradley Creek with Trimont Christian Academy students
Unnamed Venue 9060 Bryson City Rd, Franklin, NC, United States7th grade students form Trimont Christian Academy will learn livestaking techniques along Bradley Creek. This section was recently restored through funding from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Macon County Soil & Water Conservation District to improve fish habitat by installing resting pools for fish that migrate up from the Little Tennessee River.
Streambank Repair Workshop and Livestake Giveaway
Parkway Fire and Rescue Department 12966 NC-226, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesHave you ever wondered how to care for your stream, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to protect your property and improve the natural environment by stabilizing the stream in your backyard. Experts from NC Cooperative Extension, Stream Engineers, and Blue Ridge RC&D will provide practical, […]
Mills River Stream Repair Workshop
Water Treatment Facility 4139 Haywood Road Mills River, NC 28759 4139 Haywood Road, Mills River, United StatesAgenda 8:30am - Registration 9:00 - Classroom presentations & discussion of stream problems and solutions 12:00pm - Lunch (Provided) 1:00 - Short drive to local streambank repair site for "hands-on" session. ***NOTE – We will be outside working on stream banks. Proper attire is strongly recommended (boots, jeans, long sleeved shirts, gloves, and hat. (Drinking […]
Mars Hill Stream Repair Workshop
Madison County Extension Office 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall, United StatesAgenda 8:30am - Registration 9:00 - Classroom presentations & discussion of stream problems and solutions 12:00pm - Lunch (Provided) 1:00 - Short drive to local streambank repair site for "hands-on" session. ***NOTE – We will be outside working on stream banks. Proper attire is strongly recommended (boots, jeans, long sleeved shirts, gloves, and hat. (Drinking […]