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TRYON—The Tryon Garden Club Board of Directors has established a Restoration Team to evaluate the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Pearson’s Fall and Glen and develop options for restoring and reopening the Preserve.

The trail system suffered severe damage, but the falls continue to be as spectacular as ever, and Colt Creek has established a new path. The facilities, including the Picnic Shelter and Caretakers Cottage, suffered minimal damage, while other permanent facilities were left untouched.

The Restoration Team has been engaging forestry and trail experts, general contractors, tree removal experts, restoration companies, and other experts in their fields as needed to consult with the cleanup and rebuilding process. The scope of work they are tackling includes tree and debris removal from the trails and Colt Creek; inspection and repair of stonework and fencing; replacement of picnic tables and benches; and trail repair and replacement along with footpath improvements.  

Careful consideration is being given to preserve and protect this very special botanical preserve, and all necessary attention is being given by the Team and the Club to limit the impact of this restoration on the native foliage as well as the flow of the creek and falls.  

The Tryon Garden Club, a 501(c)3 established to protect Pearson’s Falls and educate the community about the natural world, is committed to continuing that mission and will, during the restoration process, provide the community with regular updates about the ongoing process.  Updates will also be available online at pearsonsfalls.org.  

Pearson’s Falls will remain closed to all visitors during the restoration period to protect the preserve and the safety of our team, employees and contractors.  

Contact the club at pearsonsfallsinfo@gmail.com with questions or comments.  

Any contributions to this restoration effort will be much appreciated and may be made by visiting pearsonsfalls.org or by mail to the club at PO Box 245, Tryon, NC, 28782.

 

Submitted by Lucy Brannon