Upcoming Events for the Partners of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

Please note: Additional details for each event will be made available in the monthly email newsletter. To join the newsletter, please subscribe by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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March 23, 2026 

Tentative High School Science Night - Details to be provided by Robbinsville High School. 

Location: Graham County High School: Robbinsville, NC

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April 7, 2026

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Loop Work Trip​

10 AM at the Parking Area, 5410 Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville

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April 21, 2026

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Spring Wildflower Walk ​

10 AM at the Parking Area, 5410 Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville

2-Mile Walk 

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May 2, 2026

Stecoah Valley Center SpringFest 

11 AM - 4 pm at 121 Schoolhouse Road Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC 28771

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May 19, 2026

Board of Directors Meeting 

Time and location to be announced closer to meeting 

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June 1, 2026

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Firefly Walk ​

7 PM at the Parking Area, 5410 Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville

Please bring a flashlight with a red shield 

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June 8, 2026

Hooper Bald Azalea Work Day 

10 AM at the Parking Area for Hooper Bald off the Cherohala Skyway

Join us in preparation for the annual Flame Azalea Festival. 

Lunch provided 

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June 13, 2026

Graham County Flame Azalea Festival Kickoff 

Additional details available here: https://grahamcountytravel.com/flame-azaleas/

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June 14, 2026

Graham County Flame Azalea Festival - Guided Hikes 

Additional details available here: https://grahamcountytravel.com/flame-azaleas/

2 PM at the Parking Area for Hooper Bald off the Cherohala Skyway

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July 25-26, 2026

TENTATIVE SCCA Hill Climb

Join us for a full weekend of adrenaline, community and fundraising for the Partners of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness as registered cars race from the base of the mountain up to Maple Springs Overlook. Details available here: https://www.scca.com/

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July 30, 2026

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Event & Hike ​

10AM at the Parking Area, 5410 Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville

Memorial Event Followed by Hike 

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September 22, 2026

Board of Directors Meeting 

Time and location to be announced at a later date  

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October 6, 2026

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Loop Work Trip​

10 AM at the Parking Area, 5410 Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville

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October 17, 2026

Stecoah Valley Center Harvest Festival 

11 AM - 4 pm at 121 Schoolhouse Road Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC 28771

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October 20, 2026

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Autumn Wildflower Walk ​

10 AM at the Parking Area, 5410 Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville

2-Mile Walk 

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December 15, 2026

Partners of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Annual Member Meeting​

Time and location details to be announced at a later date