
Roadless Rule Community Roundtable
An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.
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Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.

Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.
Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.

Community roundtable focused on defending the Forest Service Roadless Rule and protecting national forests amid repeal efforts. Expect public comment, conservation advocacy, and strategy discussion centered on amplifying citizen voices.

Community roundtable focused on defending the Forest Service Roadless Rule and protecting national forests amid repeal efforts. Expect public comment, conservation advocacy, and strategy discussion centered on amplifying citizen voices.
Community roundtable focused on defending the Forest Service Roadless Rule and protecting national forests amid repeal efforts. Expect public comment, conservation advocacy, and strategy discussion centered on amplifying citizen voices.

Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.

Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.
Hands-on outdoor class covering plant ID strategies to recognize invasive plants common in Western North Carolina. Learn ecological impacts plus practical management and control tactics for home landscapes and public spaces.

Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.

Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.
Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.

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.

Double safety class blending bear behavior and coexistence tips with practical wildfire prevention and fire control basics. Led by an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission bear biologist and a veteran forest and environmental regulations specialist at a botanical garden setting.

Double safety class blending bear behavior and coexistence tips with practical wildfire prevention and fire control basics. Led by an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission bear biologist and a veteran forest and environmental regulations specialist at a botanical garden setting.
Double safety class blending bear behavior and coexistence tips with practical wildfire prevention and fire control basics. Led by an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission bear biologist and a veteran forest and environmental regulations specialist at a botanical garden setting.

Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.

Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.
Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Hands-on Arbor Day celebration in the River Arts District with tree-planting demos, riparian zone walk-and-talks, and take-home tree seedlings. Learn urban forestry basics like caring for volunteer saplings and hear about local river corridor community projects.

Hands-on Arbor Day celebration in the River Arts District with tree-planting demos, riparian zone walk-and-talks, and take-home tree seedlings. Learn urban forestry basics like caring for volunteer saplings and hear about local river corridor community projects.
Hands-on Arbor Day celebration in the River Arts District with tree-planting demos, riparian zone walk-and-talks, and take-home tree seedlings. Learn urban forestry basics like caring for volunteer saplings and hear about local river corridor community projects.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.
Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.

Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.
Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.

Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.
Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.

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 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.

Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.

Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.
Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.
Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.

Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.
Lively reader-led discussions unpack books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to compare perspectives and connect current events to deeper historical context. Hosted in a public library setting for engaged citizens.