
Individual Disaster Preparedness Resource Fair
Drop in to map parcel level risks for fire, flood, landslide, and utility loss while talking one on one with preparedness experts. Practical guidance covers safe prep storage and personalized emergency planning for Swannanoa residents.
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Hands-on emergency readiness fair with free water filter kits, take-home meals, and practical resources you can use right away. Drop in for raffles like solar power banks and panels, emergency radios, and first-aid kits while supplies last.

Hands-on emergency readiness fair with free water filter kits, take-home meals, and practical resources you can use right away. Drop in for raffles like solar power banks and panels, emergency radios, and first-aid kits while supplies last.
Hands-on emergency readiness fair with free water filter kits, take-home meals, and practical resources you can use right away. Drop in for raffles like solar power banks and panels, emergency radios, and first-aid kits while supplies last.

Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.

Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.
Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.

Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.

Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.
Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.

One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.

One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.
One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.

Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.
Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.

An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.

An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
An afternoon drop-in at the I-26 West NC Welcome Center focused on regional travel ideas and visitor resources. Meet local tourism contacts, gather maps and brochures, and plan scenic drives, attractions, and day trips around Madison County.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Hands-on basket weaving with Appalachian kudzu vine, turning an invasive plant into a sturdy, functional handmade basket. Earthskills instructor Carleigh Fairchild guides materials prep, weaving technique, and finishing details.

Hands-on basket weaving with Appalachian kudzu vine, turning an invasive plant into a sturdy, functional handmade basket. Earthskills instructor Carleigh Fairchild guides materials prep, weaving technique, and finishing details.
Hands-on basket weaving with Appalachian kudzu vine, turning an invasive plant into a sturdy, functional handmade basket. Earthskills instructor Carleigh Fairchild guides materials prep, weaving technique, and finishing details.

Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.

Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.
Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.

Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.

Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.