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Know Before You Go, vol. 5
News To Use & Helpful Info about YOUR Smokies! |
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Hiking 101: Learn from the Experts
(Even if you're an expert)
Two times, two stores, two great opportunities
If you can't make it on the 14th (yes, it's LATE NOTICE)-
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Dispatches from the Field
Susan Simpson is more than a Science Communication Biological Technician (which might be the coolest job in the world). She is a terrific writer who is sharing fascinating information about her work in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Read her Dispatches from the Field on the National Park Service website.
Here's a list of the topics she's covered so far...
Dispatches from the Field
NEW - Issue 8: Fire in the Smoky Mountains
No matter what you love about the Smokies, your support for Friends of the Smokies has made a difference. Learn more in "Dispatches from the Field"!
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August 23, 2010Source- Nancy Gray, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Adapted)
National Public Lands Day- Give Your Time To The Smokies
On Saturday, September 25th, many public lands across the country will be holding events to celebrate National Public Lands Day. It's our country's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands (like Great Smoky Mountains National Park) Americans enjoy. In recognition, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host two volunteer trail projects.The Park is currently recruiting volunteers for two trail projects that are supported through the National Park Foundation and the Trails Forever Program. They are the Cosby Nature Trailin the Cosby Campground (TN) and the Smokemont Nature Trail (NC) in the Smokemont Campground. Work on both trails will involve installing waterbars, maintaining existing drainage structures, removing social trails, defining the trail tread and installing trail signs. Work hours are between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both projects. Staff will provide all the necessary equipment needed, including work gloves. for the projects. Volunteers should come prepared to work for a day in the woods and must be able to hike, safely perform manual labor, and be comfortable using hand tools. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and long pants. Pack a lunch and BRING PLENTY OF WATER. To attend, interested persons must be at least 12 years old and must RSVP by September 17th to the Trails & Facilities Volunteer Coordinator Christine Hoyer at (828) 497-1949 or e-mail her at Christine_Hoyer@nps.gov. At the time of RSVP, volunteers will receive more project and trailhead information. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! |
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See You Saturday?
I think I heard somewhere there's a football game. Maybe some big rivals...like maybe Tennessee vs. Florida? Well, if you plan to be in Knoxville to watch the festivities, please stop by Mast General Store and use your 10% discount as a card-carrying member of Friends of the Smokies. AND, Mast is generously donating 10% of their day's sales to Friends of the Smokies on September 18th. Stop by our table & say hello!
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If you aren't planning to be in Knoxville on Saturday, you can support Friends of the Smokies at the King Family Library located at 408 High Street, Sevierville, TN 37862 for an informal reception to celebrate publication of "A Beautiful View: Reflections on Bluff Mountain, Tennessee- Matriarch Marian E. Oates".
According to editor Laura Long Martin, publisher of SevierCountyNews.com
the book is a community collection of stories about Marian Oates and her contributions to Sevier County, Tennessee. The book also includes local history about Bluff Mountain, which was developed by Marian's parents, Frank and Emma Ree Oates.
A beloved humanitarian in Sevier County (and a longtime supporter of Friends of the Smokies) and beyond, Marian Oates left a legacy when she passed on July 12, 2009 that included a gift of 510 acres of Bluff Mountain to the Foothills Land Conservancy.
The book will be available for purchase ($14.99) at the reception or by writing SevierCountyNews.com or by calling (865) 428-5711.
For more information, please contact Laura Long Martin.
Half of all book sales revenue is donated to Friends of the Smokies in accordance with Marian's wishes.
Marian Oates with members of Foothills Land Conservancy staff & board on her last birthday in 2009  | |
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Get On The Trail With Friends & Missy!
Cost is 15.00 per hike and maps/ goodies will be provided from Friends & Missy. You must register by calling 541-4500 (Covenant Call Center) as space is limited.
The Get On The Trail hiking series happens every year in April & October (Wednesdays only). |
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Save The Date!
Photograph courtesy of Samuel Hobbs.  |
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Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an independent 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization with the mission to help preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and awareness and providing volunteers for needed projects.
Since 1993, Friends of the Smokies has raised more than $31 million to help support educational programs, historic preservation projects, wildlife protection, and natural and resource conservation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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