News

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Turnbull Creek ESF News from the Forest | Winter 2024 Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of News from the Forest. Learn more about the second annual F.L.A.M.E. week event that happened on the forest in February, ongoing logging operations and upcoming events you don't want to miss.

Public Events and Outreach

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Wildland Urban Interface Workday

Saturday, May 18 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

North Carolina ranks fourth in the U.S. for the total number of homes, an estimated 2.1 million, within the wildland urban interface. Join N.C. Forest Service staff to learn some simple steps you can take to protect your home and property from approaching wildfires. Participants will then put techniques learned into practice by assisting staff with “firescaping” the newly installed Defensible Space Model Ranger Station at the Turnbull Creek ESF fire control exhibit.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/LETFvBzESn

Duties: Participants will work with yard tools to place patio pavers, gravel, flagstone and landscape edging. Some lifting, pushing and pulling can be expected. Power tools may be utilized to place railings, steps and underpinning. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Work Environment: Workshop will be completely outdoors and in an open area. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. In the event of inclement weather, the workday will be postponed and registrants will be notified.

Other instructions: Bring a bagged lunch, hydration and work gloves. Restrooms and a picnic shelter will be available for use.

Location: Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest - 4803 Sweet Home Church Road – Elizabethtown

This volunteer opportunity is not to be used toward court-appointed/suggested community service hours.