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Help the Hemlocks!

13 Dec 2014

Be Part of a Major Hemlock Restoration Effort!
When: Saturday, December 13th 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm
Carpool from Asheville: Morning Session meet at 9AM at the Southern Research Station (200 W.T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28804). Afternoon Session TBD.
What to Expect: We will be planting 18-24' hemlock saplings with the Forest Service Southern Research Station from 10AM to 4PM. You have the chance to choose if you would like to plant inthe morning or afternoon. We'll switch over at lunch. No tree planting experience necessary!
Wear: Hiking boots & dress in layers. Winter seems to have already arrived!
Bring: Lunch, two liters of water, and shovel & work gloves if you have them.
Registration required at tinyurl.com/HelpTheHemlocks.
Contact: Alexandra Guest (828) 258-8737 ext. 206 alexandra@wnca.org