October 23–25 | Appletree Group Campground

Join us for the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Camporee!

October 23–25, we’re gathering at Appletree Group Campground for three days celebrating our members, volunteers, community, and the beautiful place we call home.

Spend the weekend camping beneath the fall canopy and enjoy kayaking on Nantahala Lake, nature journaling, fall tree identification, spoon carving around the campfire, yoga, hiking, stargazing, and more.

Bring your own tent, camping supplies, and food. Bartram will provide light breakfast options and coffee, along with a community chili dinner on Saturday night.

Come for one activity, stay for the day, or camp with us all weekend!

📍 Appletree Group Campground
📅 October 23–25, 2026
💛 Recommended donation: $20 per person to cover group meals and drinks

Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 23
-After 12:00 p.m. — Arrival and Camp Setup
Arrive anytime after noon and settle into the campground.
-Optional Evening Hike
Time and route to be announced.
-4:30 p.m. — Spoon Carving Around the Campfire
Join Ben Bannick for an introduction to spoon carving beside the fire.
-After Dark — Optional Stargazing
Settle beneath the night sky for informal stargazing, weather permitting.

Saturday, October 24
-10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Fern ID hike with Faith Williams
-1:00–3:00 p.m. — Nature Photography with Raechel Littman
Slow down, pay attention, and creatively record the landscape with Executive Director Raechel Littman.
-3:00–5:00 p.m. — TBD
-6:00 p.m. — Community Chili Dinner
Gather for a chili dinner provided by the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy.

Sunday, October 25
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Forest Bathing with Madison Traviss

Come for an activity, stay for the day, or pitch a tent and spend the entire weekend with us. We cannot wait to celebrate the Bartram community with you!