
The Future of Our Forests Community Roundtable
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.
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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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.

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.

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 stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.

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.

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.

Earth Day evening blending live songs and spoken stories with musician storyteller William Ritter in a public library setting. A family friendly community program centered on nature, stewardship, and local environmental awareness.

Earth Day evening blending live songs and spoken stories with musician storyteller William Ritter in a public library setting. A family friendly community program centered on nature, stewardship, and local environmental awareness.
Earth Day evening blending live songs and spoken stories with musician storyteller William Ritter in a public library setting. A family friendly community program centered on nature, stewardship, and local environmental awareness.

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 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.
Up and coming WNC real estate agents share candid lessons, tactics, and early career wins in an afternoon meetup. Expect practical market insights, peer connection, and plenty of time to mingle with local professionals.
Up and coming WNC real estate agents share candid lessons, tactics, and early career wins in an afternoon meetup. Expect practical market insights, peer connection, and plenty of time to mingle with local professionals.
Up and coming WNC real estate agents share candid lessons, tactics, and early career wins in an afternoon meetup. Expect practical market insights, peer connection, and plenty of time to mingle with local professionals.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.
Hands-on workshop teaching shiitake mushroom inoculation on hardwood logs, covering sterile techniques and spawn placement; participants inoculate and take home their own log to fruit at home.

Hands-on STEM festival with interactive science demos and casual conversations with working scientists, set amid the trails and gardens of the NC Arboretum. A free, curiosity-driven day of nature exploration for all ages as part of the NC Science Festival.

Hands-on STEM festival with interactive science demos and casual conversations with working scientists, set amid the trails and gardens of the NC Arboretum. A free, curiosity-driven day of nature exploration for all ages as part of the NC Science Festival.
Hands-on STEM festival with interactive science demos and casual conversations with working scientists, set amid the trails and gardens of the NC Arboretum. A free, curiosity-driven day of nature exploration for all ages as part of the NC Science Festival.
Hands on spring planting of native seeds and seedlings to restore a neighborhood garden, combining community volunteerism with family friendly outdoor education and skill sharing at the Verner Center for Early Learning.
Hands on spring planting of native seeds and seedlings to restore a neighborhood garden, combining community volunteerism with family friendly outdoor education and skill sharing at the Verner Center for Early Learning.
Hands on spring planting of native seeds and seedlings to restore a neighborhood garden, combining community volunteerism with family friendly outdoor education and skill sharing at the Verner Center for Early Learning.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

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.