Join Conserving Carolina on Saturday, June 23 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM for a Work and Learn Party. In the morning we will remove non-native invasive plant species and in the afternoon we will take a mushroom hike guided by Mike Hopping of the Asheville Mushroom Club. The event will be held at Florence Nature Preserve, a Conserving Carolina property located in the Hickory Nut Gorge. Those interested are asked to meet at the trailhead of Florence Nature Preserve at 10:00 AM. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring lunch and plenty of water. We will provide extra snacks and water. We will also provide all necessary tools and will teach non-native invasive plant ID. If you are interested in attending the Conserving Carolina Work and Learn Party, please contact the Olivia at 828-697-5777 ext. 211 or e-mail, olivia@conservingcarolina.org. In case of inclement weather, please contact the Olivia the day before the event or visit the Conserving Carolina Facebook page, www.facebook.com/conservingcarolina, to see if the event will take place. Conserving Carolina is a local land trust dedicated to protecting land and water, promoting good stewardship, and creating opportunities for people to enjoy nature. It was formed by the merger of Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and Pacolet Area Conservancy. For more information, go to conservingcarolina.org.