Located at 642 West Main Street, the office will be open Tuesday through Friday, manned by current Mainspring staff and volunteer board members. A ribbon-cutting with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce was held May 21. 

Headquartered in Franklin, Mainspring’s service areas include North Carolina’s six westernmost counties as well as northern Rabun County, Georgia. The organization opened an office in Murphy in 2016 and then saw an increase in conservation projects in that area. 

“After analyzing our effectiveness of having an additional office outside of Franklin, our board of directors recognized the potential of a Sylva office and how we can better serve the people of Jackson County,” said Executive Director Sharon Taylor. “We’re excited to be here.” 

The nonprofit works with landowners who want to conserve their land and also offers hands-on education opportunities for local schools and other groups. Learn more at www.mainspringconserves.org.