Outdoors
Notes from a plant nerd: Going to seed
Want to hear a corny joke about an oak tree? That was it.
Laurel Falls closure planned for construction of trail, improvements
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is moving ahead with significant changes to the Laurel Falls Trail intended to improve visitor experience at the popular site, with an 18-month closure to start next year.
Help fill the West Fork with trout
Volunteers are wanted to help the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stock trout into the West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood County beginning at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6.
Pick up Fontana
Go on foot or by boat to pitch in on the sixth annual Fontana Lakeshore cleanup, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3-5.
Pitch in with Panthertown
Friends of Panthertown will host a trail workday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, meeting at the Cold Mountain Gap Trailhead.
Migrant bird outing
Check out the many migrating birds that make Haywood County their winter home at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Lake Junaluska.
Jog before turkey
Make room for Thanksgiving dinner with one of two 5Ks offered at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23.
Find out about Fred cleanup efforts
Learn about efforts to clean up waterways impacted by Tropical Storm Fred with a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Crestview Baptist Church in Bethel.
Franklin brownfield cleanup gets grant funding
Mainspring Conservation Trust has received $175,000 to clean up and restore a brownfield site near Nikwasi Mound in Franklin. The money will help Mainspring remediate petroleum-contaminated soils on a vacant gravel lot in downtown Franklin.
