Orange County Workday, Nov. 14, 2026

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.

If you can join the team: Please respond by email to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com by this coming Tuesday, Nov. 10th -- your response informs the breakfast preparation and tools that will await you, helps me plan the day, and puts you on the notification list for further updates (about this workday) or a workday cancellation message.

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.

Cancellation: If the workday is cancelled due to bad weather an email will be sent out no later than 8:00 p.m. the preceding day ONLY to all those who RSVP'ed to Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com

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:
The Archaeological Conservancy now owns the 20 acres of former CAHPT/Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation land containing historic native american settlements (and which hosts the MST) along the riverwalk, in Hillsborough. The FMST chainsaw team has joined with TAC to start removing trees whose roots are pushing around remaining archaeological evidence. This will be a multiyear project which offers opportunity for sawyers to gain experience, and volunteers to support another worthy project (managing the wood and ultimately delivering firewood into the community). Workdays are about twice a month (one weekday, one weekend). Detailed announcements about this project will go only to those expressing interest in such mailings. If you want to be on that list or join a workday, email Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com.

Next Orange County MST workdays (RSVP to Bill)

• Dec 12
• Jan 9
• Feb 13
• Mar 13
• Apr 10
• May 8
• Jun 12

If you are not on our Eno/Orange County workday announcements email list (to get announcements like this one), but would like to be, let me know by email.

Next Eno MST workdays (RSVP to Fred)

• Nov 7
• Dec 5
• Jan 2
• Feb 6
• Mar 6
• Apr 3
• May 1
• Jun 5

Next Alamance County MST workdays (RSVP to Andrew)
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.

Next Archaeological Conservancy (TAC/MST) workdays (RSVP to Bill)

• 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
(Bill.Boyarsky@gmail.com)
Friends of the MST Task Force Leader, Orange County
(919) 451-2900
Pronouns: he, him

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

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