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• 2019 Illustration Contest, Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park

  • Start
    01/27/2019
  • End
    05/26/2019
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    William B. Umstead State Park

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  The 2019 “Illustration Contest - Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park” 

  The goal of this contest is to showcase some of the wonders of our Park using graphic illustrations on displays at the Park Visitor Center and also on commemorative T-shirts and similar items to support our Park. 

  Illustrations (drawings) featuring or inspired by plants, animals, landscape or historic features within William B. Umstead State Park will be accepted.  

  Need ideas?  Perhaps consider an illustration of the birds in our Park, wildflowers, hiking trails, historic structures, etc.

  Ideally submit your graphic illustration as an Illustrator file compatible with CS5, but we will accept EPS, JPG, TIP, or Photoshop.

  Multiple winners are possible.  Winning entries will receive:
  

  • Featured display at Park Visitor Center
  • May be featured as illustrations on items supporting the Park (e.g., T-shirts, canvas bags, note cards)
  • Receive a complementary gift of any item in which we use your graphic;
  • Receive a one-year household membership for The Umstead Coalition; and
  • Have their winning graphic posted on The Umstead Coalition website at http://umsteadcoalition.org

  Deadline for submissions: 11:59pm, Sunday, May 26, 2019
  

  After you fill out the registration form, you will be sent an e-mail with instructions on how to submit your digital illustration (eps, jpg or tif accepted).
  

  Rules and detailed information:

  If less than 10 illustrations are submitted for the contest, we reserve the right to hold the entries over to the next illustration contest.

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  2019 photo and illustration contests flyer.pdf
  

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• 2019 Photography Contest, Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park (submit by May 26; reception July 13)

  • Start
    01/27/2019
  • End
    05/26/2019
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    William B. Umstead State Park

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  The 2019 “Photo Contest - Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park” Exhibit will feature photography of the PARK, ITS STRUCTURES AND NATURE so get out your cameras, pick out your best shots, and submit an entry to our contest.

  NOTE:  Your photo can be taken ANYTIME.  So either take new photos, OR look through your treasure trove of past photos. 
  

  There are 3 contest categories for adult photography:

  o  Where are Your Footprints?(people doing Park activities, or evidence of people doing Park activities)

  o  Stories in Stone (remnants and structures of the Park history)

  o  In the Wild (Park flora and fauna)

  Youth photography (16 and under) will also have the three categories, but be judged together.

  All winning entries, including Honorable Mentions will be exhibited at the William B. Umstead Visitors Center. As many of the winning photos as possible will be featured in a 2016 Park calendar. Contest winners and honorable mention winners will:

  • Receive a complementary calendar;
  • Receive a one-year household membership for The Umstead Coalition; and
  • Have their winning photo posted on The Umstead Coalition website at http://umsteadcoalition.org

  Deadline for submissions: 11:59pm, May 26
  

  Winners are encouraged to attend the exhibit reception, which is open to the public. The reception will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 2-4 p.m. in the William B. Umstead State Park Visitor’s Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617.

  After you fill out the registration form, you will be sent an e-mail with instructions on how to submit your digital photo (jpg or tif accepted).

  Rules and detailed information:

  /photo_rules_waiver
  

  2019 photo and illustration contests flyer.pdf
  

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• Service Day-Sycamore Mess Hall Restoration - March 30 (Saturday)

  • When
    03/30/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    William B. Umstead State Park
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  The volunteer work for this service day will include working on the kitchen ceiling for final prep for painting, as well as sanding and repairing the historic mess hall tables and benches.  

  If the weather is cooperative, we will be polyurathaning benches and tables.  And, painting shutters.

  For those with carpentry expertise, we have window shutters that need replacement boards.
  

  Help us restore Sycamore Mess Hall so it can be open for public use for the first time in almost 30 years. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA), The Sycamore Mess Hall first opened to the public in 1937.

  Guarantee you will feel a great sense of satisfaction after what you accomplish on this work day! 

  The Umstead Coalition will provide lunch, snacks and water. 

  We will have gloves.  Dress appropriate for painting, scraping, and cleaning.  Service day goes rain or shine, warm or cold.

  We recognize you may only be able to attend for part of the day -- we'd love to have help for whatever time you can participate. 

  Note:  we cross post this event at a couple event sites. We anticipate about 5 to 15 volunteers.

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• Streamwatch-Richland Creek, and Walk/Run/Bike Set-up- Saturday April 6

  • When
    04/06/2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Loblolly Trail Head off of Edwards Mill Road near Arena, Raleigh
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Richland Creek Stream Watch. Help us monitor the health of Richland and pick up trash.

  We will also be starting set-up for our Annual Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead.  You can help with such if you choose. 

  MEET: ** Special meeting place:  Walton's pasture, Approx 6000 Reedy Creek Road, enter at Farm Gate. 

  We will pick up trash within walking distance.
  

  Bring: Drinking water and snacks. Sunscreen, hat, sturdy shoes that can get wet, long pants, rain jacket if raining.
  
  We supply: trash bags and work gloves.

  Questions:  call  (919) 852-2268
  

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• VOLUNTEER - 2019 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead. Volunteer for Prep (April 10,11,12 and more) and/or event day April 13

  • When
    04/13/2019
  •  
    6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    6000 Reedy Creek Rd, private pasture
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Volunteers are vital to a successful event. Thanks to all for supporting William B. Umstead State Park.

  We will try to assign you to your selections; however, if a slot is filled, we may assign you to another task in the same time period - assignments are made in the order of receiving volunteer forms. 
  

  Descriptions for volunteer tasks, dates and time slots are here: http://umsteadcoalition.org/volunteer_tasks_walkrunbike
  

  Details on event, information:
  

  Walk_Run_Bike

  (919) 852-2268 or e-mail info@umsteadcoalition.org

  Volunteers must be at least 11 years of age.  All volunteers under 18 must have waiver signed by a guardian or parent.

  The tasks we need the most helpers are:  Afternoon set-up Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; Early set-up and parking help on Saturday April 13, event day; Take-down on Saturday. Please consider volunteering for these tasks. 

  For all tasks Wednesday-Friday before event (April 10-12), please park in the private meadow (access through the farm gate) at 6000 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh.

  The Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead happens rain or shine.

  Volunteers may optionally purchase a T-shirt for $10 when they sign up here to volunteer OR at the event.  ($5 discount). Long-sleeve t-shirts are available for $20 ($5 discount).

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• REGISTER - 2019 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead (1st 75 registrants get GIFT from Great Outdoor Provision Company!)

  • When
    04/13/2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    6000 Reedy Creek Rd, private pasture
  • Registered
    75 registrants

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  Over 500 participants will enjoy a great day on Park Trails, listening to great music, and enjoying children activities. Thanks to Triangle Off Road Cylists (TORC) for the Tour de TORC guided bike rides and Carolina Godiva Track Club for race timing!!

  Thanks to all for supporting William B. Umstead State Park. Funds raised will go towards restoration of the 124 historic cabins and mess halls, invasive plant control, and environmental education for your wonderful State Park.

  On-site parking for the event is at 6000 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh.  (NOTE, you SHOULD click on this link, this is a private meadow next to the Park, NOT one of the normal park entrances).

  Early Bird registration through Sunday April 7.  On-line registration through noon on Thursday  April 11.  On-site registration Friday April 12 (5-7pm) and event day April 13 (8-9am).

  More Information:

  Walk_Run_Bike
  

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• Service Day-Sycamore Mess Hall Restoration - May 8 (Wednesday)

  • When
    05/08/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    William B. Umstead State Park
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  The volunteer work for this service day will include working on the kitchen ceiling for final prep for painting, as well as sanding and repairing the historic mess hall tables and benches.  

  If the weather is cooperative, we will be polyurathaning benches and tables.  And, painting shutters.

  For those with carpentry expertise, we have window shutters that need replacement boards.
  

  Help us restore Sycamore Mess Hall so it can be open for public use for the first time in almost 30 years. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA), The Sycamore Mess Hall first opened to the public in 1937.

  Guarantee you will feel a great sense of satisfaction after what you accomplish on this work day! 

  The Umstead Coalition will provide lunch, snacks and water. 

  We will have gloves.  Dress appropriate for painting, scraping, and cleaning.  Service day goes rain or shine, warm or cold.

  We recognize you may only be able to attend for part of the day -- we'd love to have help for whatever time you can participate. 

  Note:  we cross post this event at a couple event sites. We anticipate about 5 to 15 volunteers.

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• Special Reception/ Exhibit - July 13 (2-4pm) Award Ceremony for 2019 Photograph/Illustration Contest - Capture the Spirit in William B. Umstead State Park

  • When
    07/13/2019
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    William B. Umstead State Park
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  The “Capture the Spirit in William B. Umstead State Park” Exhibit features the winning photos from our 5th photo and 2nd Illustration contests.

  All winning entries, including Honorable Mentions, will be exhibited at the William B. Umstead Visitor Center. All the winning photos and illustrations are featured in a 2019 Park calendar.
  
  

  We like to thank JW Image Labs for photo printing of the winning photos.   

  The exhibit reception is open to the public. The reception will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. in the William B. Umstead State Park Visitor’s Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617.

  This event is free and open to the public. Folks do not have to register to attend, but it does help us with event planning.
  

  Awards Recognition Program will be from 2:30-3pm.
  

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