The volunteer work for this service day will include painting the kitchen ceiling, 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.
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 snacks and water.. Bring your lunch if desired.
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.
Our Fall Native Plant Sale will be on Saturday, October 5 from 12pm-3pm. We'll be selling locally-grown, native perennials, shrubs and trees.
EARLY ENTRY! — Umstead Coalition Members (with current membership or donations over $15 from October 1, 2023) will get early access from 11am-noon.
100% of all proceeds from the event go to support William B. Umstead State Park.
Location: We'll be set up in the grassy area on the right when you drive into the parking lot at the Harrison Ave, Cary entrance to Umstead State Park (2100 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513).
Registration is not required, but will help us know how many to expect. Pricing and the plant list will be provided closer to the event. Stay tuned!
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