100th Anniversary of NC State Parks Special Program
31 Schenck Pkwy
Asheville, NC 28803
USA
Join The Nature Conservancy, in conjunction with Chimney Rock State Parkand Gorges State Park, for a special program at REI Asheville in Biltmore Park marking the 100th Anniversary of NC State Parks.The Nature Conservancy played a leading role in the creation of 23 state parks and natural areas across North Carolina. Gorges State Park Superintendent Steve Pagano, Chimney Rock Superintendent James Ledgerwood and TNC’s Fred Annand and Debbie Crane will talk about the history of state parks in North Carolina and what makes them so special. Superintendents Pagano and Ledgerwood will also talk about priorities and goals for the parks they oversee. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7pm. The program will take place in the Community Room on the second floor of REI in Biltmore Park Town Square, 31 Schenck Parkway, Asheville, NC 28803. For more information, call Mike Horak at TNC at 828-413-1932.