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Welcome to Friends of Big Elkin Creek
To celebrate, connect and promote stewardship
of the Big Elkin Creek
A program by
Overview of Program
Anyone can be a friend to the Big Elkin Creek Watershed.
- farms
- vineyards
- landowners
- campgrounds
- local citizens
- churches
- schools
The Friends of the Big Elkin Creek will bring people together to learn, celebrate, and promote protection of the watershed through stewardship and education.
Examples
Tree Planting
Non-native species removal
Conservation easements
Creating wildlife areas
Keeping pesticides and herbicides away from waterways
Native plant identification
Citizen Science programs
Photo Gallery
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Chinese Proverb
Recreation Opportunities Near the Big Elkin Creek
Downtown Elkin Park Mountians to Sea TRail, Trout Fishing, and Mountain Biking
Carter Falls
Grassy Creek Trails and MST
Wells Knob Hiking and Horseback Riding
Agritourism of Vineyards
