Author Archives: Friends of Silvermont

Deadfall Day scheduled for October 5

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

While almost all of us are dealing with some form of our own issues, clean ups, and repairs, Silvermont Park is also in need of some love and attention.  We would like to get a start on Saturday, October 5 … Continue reading →

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Deadfall day scheduled for September 7

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

The monthly deadfall and park clean up day is scheduled for 9-11 am on Saturday, September 7 at Silvermont. Come join other Friends of Silvermont volunteers as we pull weeds and do some pruning and thinning on our (under construction) … Continue reading →

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Take a stroll through Silvermont, courtesy of Brevard College

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Brevard College (or at least their social media team) recently took a stroll at Silvermont — check out this reel! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brevard College (@brevardcollege)

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NC’s First Provincial Congress to be commemorated at Silvermont on August 25

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont
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Deadfall day scheduled for August 3

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont will be holding its regular Deadfall Day on Saturday, August 3 from 9 AM to about 11 AM at Silvermont Park.  Please join other intrepid and like-minded volunteers as we continue to improve the grounds at Silvermont. We will … Continue reading →

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Deadfall and cleanup day for Silvermont Park scheduled for July 6

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont will be holding our monthly deadfall and clean up day at Silvermont Park on Saturday, July 6 from 9-11 am. Projects include work on a new woodland path and general weeding and cleanup in other areas of … Continue reading →

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Deadfall and clean-up day scheduled for June 1

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

The next monthly Friends of Silvermont Deadfall Day is scheduled for 9 AM to about 11 AM this Saturday, June 1, at Silvermont Park.  Please come and join other volunteers as we tidy things up.  We will pick up fallen … Continue reading →

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Summer@Silvermont Membership Event June 23

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont will be holding a membership event at the mansion from 2-4 pm on Sunday, June 23. Summer@Silvermont will feature children’s activities, tours of the mansion museum, and live music. It’s also a great time to join Friends … Continue reading →

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Ever-changing Spring Flowers at Silvermont

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Spring is a time of rapid change at Silvermont, as a succession of flowers and shrubs burst into bloom. Some real beauties were on show this week as Friends of Silvermont Board member Joni Pavlik took a stroll on the … Continue reading →

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Deadfall and Clean-up Day Scheduled for May 11

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

The monthly deadfall and clean-up day for Silvermont Park is scheduled from 9-11 am on Saturday, May 11. It’s spring, and our little weedy friends are popping up all over the park. Come join other volunteers as we tidy things … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fest to take gap year in 2024

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont, the all-volunteer non-profit group that stages the popular annual Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park, has decided to postpone Pumpkin Fest 2024 to allow time to thoroughly review all aspects of the event to make it more efficient … Continue reading →

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Deadfall and Clean-up Day Scheduled for April 13

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont will be holding our monthly deadfall and clean-up day this Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to about 12 noon.  Our main project is to do some weeding in the mulch bed along East Main Street.  We have … Continue reading →

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Reader’s Theatre Performance at Silvermont Entrances Audience

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

The Reader’s Theatre is one of the activity groups that has met regularly at Silvermont for several years. They convene weekly on Mondays from 1-2:30 pm and read scenes, monologues, poetry, essays, and sometimes full-length plays on a variety of … Continue reading →

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Spring Comes to Silvermont

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

The early bloomers are the first to remind us of the promise of spring — the hellebores, the periwinkles, and soon after, the explosion of daffodils all over the grounds. The shrubs and trees get into the act, with Bodnant … Continue reading →

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Deadfall day scheduled for March 2 during National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Did you know that February 26-March 3, 2024 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week? Well, now you’re aware! According to Raven Invasive Plant Management, a company that has performed multiple days of work at Silvermont removing invasive species: Invasive species … Continue reading →

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