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NOC's Spring Cleaning
Spring 2012

NOC's Watershed Week

A Hands-On Approach to Environmental Awareness

 NOC believes in taking care of our outdoor playgrounds. That's why we organize service and learning oriented events at NOC Wesser, as well as at our rafting outposts. This spring, we'll be hosting river cleanups on the French Broad, near Asheville, NC, and on the Chattooga River, near Clayton, GA, as well as community-oriented watershed health projects at the Nantahala. We're also helping to organize maintenence hikes along nearby sections of the Appalachian Trail, so come out and give back to the places you love!

Plus, this April, NOC in partnership with the NC Science Festival invites you to hear experts share their knowledge about water hydraulics and local flora. 

Stay tuned for more ways to get involved in community outreach activities at the Nantahala and other NOC outposts.

Activity Schedule 2012

Date & Time
 Activity
 Location
Saturday,
April 7
3:00 PM
5:00 PM 		 Edible Plants
Learn about NC's edible
and inedible plants at NOC's 2nd Annual AT Founder's Bridge Festival 		 Meet at NOC Wesser Campus,
Event Tent 

Saturday,
April 7
10:00 AM

 Trail Maintenance Hike
with the ATC and the SMHC. 
Bring close-toed shoes, water, 
work gloves, and snacks.

NOC Wesser Campus,
Meet at Slow Joe's Cafe
Saturday,
April 21
2:00 PM

The Science of
Water Hydraulics
at the New 2013 Wave
with McLaughlin engineers in partnership with the
NC Science Festival

 NOC Wesser Campus,
2013 Wave
April 14-28,
Stay tuned for details!
 Cleanup Along Hwy 19
Outfitters and Volunteers
Welcome!

NOC Wesser Campus,
Meet at Outfitter's Store
Friday,
May 4
10:00 AM
 NOC French Broad
River Cleanup
River Karma: enjoy a day
of rafting and vital cleanup
efforts in partnership with
RiverLink and the French
Broad River Festival

NOC French Broad,
Meet at Walnut Outpost

Sunday,
May 27 

NOC Chattooga
River Cleanup
NOC hosts a river cleanup
with students from Georgia's
Baylor school. 

 NOC Chattooga

French Broad River Cleanup

At the French Broad River, NOC once again partners with RiverLink and the French Broad River Festival to coordinate a river cleanup on Friday, May 4th. Volunteers meet at NOC’s Walnut Outpost at 10am. NOC will provide a free shuttle and lunch for volunteers. This event is open to the public, and both rafters and kayakers are needed. Volunteers area able to help improve water quality while at the same time enjoying all the river has to offer. This section of the French Broad features fun, family-friendly class II-III rapids, and volunteers can win prizes in such categories as "stranges found object." All volunteers also recieve $15 off entry to the French Broad River Festival, and are invited to come out to celebrate the French Broad with a weekend of music, camping, rafting, and more!

Volunteers must be at least 8 years of age to raft the French Broad River and signed waivers will be required for all participants. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by April 23rd, so that we can arrange for your shuttle and lunch.

 

Watershed Week at NOC

Nantahala Gorge - Hwy 19 Spring Cleanup

NOC will also go for a state "Spring Clean Up" certificate for organizing a clean-up on Highway 19 as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. Interested in coming out to help? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information concerning the 2012 Hwy 19 and French Broad River Cleanups, or other Spring Cleaning activities.

 
 
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