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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Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Council members review industrial air permits, agency budgeting, and appeals of violation notices in a public government meeting focused on environmental regulation and Buncombe County air quality.
Council members review industrial air permits, agency budgeting, and appeals of violation notices in a public government meeting focused on environmental regulation and Buncombe County air quality.
Council members review industrial air permits, agency budgeting, and appeals of violation notices in a public government meeting focused on environmental regulation and Buncombe County air quality.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.
Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.
Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A lunchtime presentation explores the American chestnut’s ecological and cultural importance and efforts to save this once-dominant tree, with an engaging conservation perspective for curious community members.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
A practical bike-skills clinic focused on safer, more confident riding streets and greenways. Expect hands-on coaching in traffic awareness, route choice, and everyday cycling fundamentals for new and returning riders.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
Guided community walk focused on identifying seasonal wild edibles and learning safe, practical foraging techniques. Expect an easy-paced nature stroll with hands-on plant ID, ethical harvesting tips, and local ecology context.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Hands-on bicycle skills and street-smart riding instruction focused on traffic positioning, intersections, and hazard awareness. A practical class for building confidence on Asheville roads with guided practice and local cycling community support.
Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.
Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.
Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.