The Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge advocate for the natural beauty, biodiversity and wildlife habitat, along with the ecological health and integrity of Hickory Nut Gorge. 

The Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge urge everyone to consider and support strong county ordinances to protect our steep slopes, mountain ridges and unique biodiversity, particularly in identified natural heritage areas. 
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Invasive plants are posing a huge threat to the native plants of Hickory Nut Gorge.  Everyone can help protect our native plants by learning the best methods of identification and removal and encourage your neighbors to do the same.
Learn more about invasive plants visit our page marked "Invasive Species"
If you would like to join our membership please send your check for $20 per individual membership to:

Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge
P.O. Box 31
Attn: Treasurer
Chimney Rock, NC 28720

We are a 501-C-3 non-profit organization and your contributions are tax deductible


Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge Annual Meeting

All are invited to attend our annual meeting. Come eat and mingle.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The Meadows at Chimney Rock Park
(located through the gates up by the ticket booths)

5:30pm - (optional) Hike the new stairs to the “Rock”
If interested please e-mail or call so we may have a count.

6:30pm – 7:00pm – Eat and mingle.
           Please RSVP by June 1, 2011, if you plan on eating.

7:00pm – Friends meeting will begin.

PLEASE RSVP FOR HIKE AND/OR SUPPER AT:
wolfeyes20201@bellsouth.net OR CALL (828) 625-8999


Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge Featured in Sundance Power September 2010 newsletter
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