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Got a National Trails Day event that's not listed? Send it to joe.miller@newsobserver.com and we'll post it on the Get Out! Get Fit! blog, blogs.newsobserver.com/joemiller. Here's a rundown of the seven National Trails Day events planned for the Triangle.Location: Cary, 2616 Kildaire Farm RoadEvent: Trail maintenance, installation of a stream strainerBring: Shovels, rakes. "Simple lunch will be provided."Time: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Sponsor: REI CaryContact: 233-8444, jamesmi@rei.comPreregistration: YesNote: There will be an afternoon workday, from 1 to 3 p.m., sponsored by the preserve. To register for that event or for more information, call 387-5980 or e-mail joy.logan wheelbarrows would be appreciated for this event.Location: Falls Lake, Meet at Rolling View State Recreation Area off N.C. 98 west of N.C. 50.Event: New trail construction, expansion of existing Falls Lake TrailBring: Water, bag lunch, sunscreen; breakfast providedTime: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Sponsor: Friends of the Mountains to Sea TrailContact: 868-6274, jdbrewer@bellsouth.net, www.ncmst.org Preregistration: YesLocation: Durham and Orange counties, Fews Ford Access at end of Cole Mill Road (a little more than five miles north of I-85)Event: Trail construction, maintenance. "Work will include walking long distances, carrying heavy objects, using hand tools, and exposure to heat, biting insects and poisonous plants."Bring: Water, snacksTime: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Sponsor: Eno River State ParkContact: 383-1686, daniel.martin@ncmail.net, www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.phpPreregistration: YesLocation: Cary, Go west on High House Road, which becomes Green Level West Road past- N.C. 55; trailhead is 1.6 miles, on the left Event: Hike/walk on new 2-mile stretch of greenwayBring: snacks and drinks prowvidedTime: 10 a.m.-noonSponsor: Town of Cary, Parks, Recreation & Cultural ResourcesContact: 363-8487, joe.godfrey@townofcary.orgPreregistration: NoLocation: Old Courthouse on Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough Event: 2-mile hike/walk, 3-mile bike ride, kids' activities and health programsTime: 9 a.m.-noonSponsor: Walkable Hillsborough Coalition, Hillsborough Parks & RecreationContact: 967-6705, nancycbaker@mindspring.comPreregistration: NoLocation: 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, RaleighEvent: Trail maintenanceBring: Wear closed-toed shoes, bring work gloves. Lunch and volunteer T-shirt providedTime: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Sponsor: REI RaleighContact: 571-5031, dtiska@rei.com, www.rei.com/stores/events/97Preregistration: YesLake Crabtree County Park, MorrisvilleLocation: Aviation Parkway at I-40.Event: Mountain bike trail maintenanceBring: Close-toed shoes, bug sprayTime: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Sponsor: REI Durham; Trips For Kids; Triangle Off Road CyclistsContact: 806-3442, pgraf@rei.com, www.rei.com/stores/events/85 Preregistration: Yes
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