Riverkeeper Learning Series: Two September events!

August 25, 2022

This September, Catawba Riverkeeper is hosting two Riverkeeper Learning Series events! Read about each below and follow the links to sign up.

History Tales: Walk & Talk with Alex Brooks

  • Saturday, September 3 | 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Catawba Riverfront Greenway at Tuckaseege Park in Mount Holly
  • 165 Broome St Mt Holly, NC 28120

We invite you to join us in Gaston County at Tuckaseege Park in Mount Holly as we take a leisurely walk along the greenway with special guest speaker, Alex Brooks from the Gaston County Museum. On this stroll Alex will share with us stories of the past, giving insight into the history of the area.

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Hike to the Headwaters!

  • Saturday, September 10 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • South Mountain State Park
  • 3001 South Mtn Connelly Springs, NC 28612

At the beginning of the year we kicked off the Riverkeeper Learning Series with a hike at Catawba Falls, the headwaters of the Catawba River. This month join us at South Mountain State Park for a morning hike near the headwaters of the South Fork River of the Catawba. We’ll share information about the South Fork River and why this park is considered the headwaters or place of origin for this river. Trailhead specifics will be sent out in an email the week of the event, but expect a moderate level hike with uphill portions.

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As always, big thank you to Xylem for sponsoring this series.

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