Orange County Workday, Nov. 14, 2026

About this event

WORKDAY LEADER: Bill Boyarsky, FMST Task Force Leader, Orange County

For complete details about this workday, including the preliminary planned activities for the day and a list of 2026 workdays be sure to click on either of the following links:

Orange County Workday, Nov. 14th or if you prefer En español

Below is a summary of Bill's notes:

Hi Friends (of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail),

On our November workday, we will return to Moorefields to continue work on the large invasive wisteria infestation.

We will also transplant sensitive plants which have grown within our trails, and (if enough folks show) continue cleaning up the Rocky Run land.

A number of folks have asked about a possible reschedule of the Moorefields Bluegrass Festival, it will not be. There is, however, planning towards next year...stay tuned.

Date, Time : Nov. 14th 9 am - 2 pm. If you can't stay for the entire time, please know that we are deeply appreciative of any effort you contribute.

Meeting Location : 201 Moorefields Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Drive up the driveway, past the Seven Mile Creek parking, through the first white gate. Park in small field on the left of the drive just before you reach the second white gate (36°03'36.1"N 79°08'38.4"W), then walk up the driveway to the orientation, following the left fork of the driveway, to the side of the house.

What to bring : You need to wear appropriate-for-the-weather work clothes (that can get dirty), solid shoes or boots, and work gloves. Bring lunch (if you plan to work into the afternoon), snacks, and water, . If you have a favorite tool, bring it.

What we bring : We will provide all tools, extra work gloves, and instructions. If you are new to this kind of activity, there will be experienced volunteers within asking distance: we are a supportive trail community that loves to grow.

Safety : Use tools carefully. If you do not know how to use a particular tool, or what to do in a particular circumstance please ask. Do not work too close together -- avoid hitting the person next to you. When walking past another volunteer, please say something so they know you are approaching. Do not lift anything heavier than you can comfortably lift -- know your own limits. Take plenty of breaks. Undertake different tasks with different tools throughout the day. Make sure to drink plenty of water, even when it's cold outside. .Be aware of ticks, chiggers, snakes, stinging insects, and poison ivy.

The Archaeological Conservancy (TAC) project:

• Dec 12

• Jan 9

• Feb 13

• Mar 13

• Apr 10

• May 8

• Jun 12

• Nov 7

• Dec 5

• Jan 2

• Feb 6

• Mar 6

• Apr 3

• May 1

• Jun 5

The Alamance County team is working on trail along the Haw River. Andrew, the Task Force Leader, would welcome email about a workday or a request to be added to his Workday Announcement email list. AC workdays are most Mondays and are defined within the CERVIS system.

• Nov 5, 22

• Dec 4, 13, 29

• Jan 10, 23

• Feb 4, 17

• Mar 7, 23

• Apr 11, 22

• May 5, 22

• Jun 6, 19, 30

And thanks for all you do for the Mountains-To-Sea Trail,

Bill Boyarsky Friends of the MST Task Force Leader, Orange County Pronouns: he, him

Check out the Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail website

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