Author Archives: Friends of Silvermont

Deadfall Day scheduled for Saturday, May 3

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Friends of Silvermont

April showers bring May flowers and WEEDS, lots and lots of weeds. We will be having our monthly deadfall and clean-up day this Saturday, May 3, at Silvermont. Since it is getting warmer and days are longer, we will start … Continue reading →

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Deadfall Day planned for March 1

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Friends of Silvermont

This Saturday, March 1, at 10 AM we will be gathering at Silvermont to pick up deadfall and begin weeding some of the beds including the large bed along Main St.  We plan to be working for about 1-1/2 to … Continue reading →

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Eugene “Gene” Baker, 1936-2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont gratefully celebrates the life and accomplishments of Eugene “Gene” Baker, a long-time Silvermont benefactor. The Transylvania Times recently published his obituary, which describes Gene’s many contributions to the community. If you’ve walked the trail around Silvermont, you … Continue reading →

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First Deadfall Day of 2025 scheduled for Saturday, February 1

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Friends of Silvermont

Given the moderating temperatures we’ve decided that it’s time to end our hibernation and get back to work cleaning up our beloved Silvermont Park.  This Saturday, February 1, at 10 AM we will be gathering at Silvermont to pick up … Continue reading →

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Silvermont to host Halloween Fest activities

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Though Friends of Silvermont is taking a break this year from Pumpkin Fest, we just can’t resist halloween-themed fun! We’ve teamed with Heart of Brevard to participate in their annual Halloween Fest activities on Saturday, October 26, from 10 am-5 … Continue reading →

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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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