WNC Sierra Club Meeting
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
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Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
In person city council session in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with public agenda items, votes, and discussion on local government actions. A civic meeting for residents tracking city policy, services, and community issues.
In person city council session in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with public agenda items, votes, and discussion on local government actions. A civic meeting for residents tracking city policy, services, and community issues.
In person city council session in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall, with public agenda items, votes, and discussion on local government actions. A civic meeting for residents tracking city policy, services, and community issues.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
Monthly civic meeting in the Council Chambers focused on local tree and urban forestry decisions, public updates, and community input. A structured Town Hall session suited for residents tracking town planning and environmental stewardship.
Monthly civic meeting in the Council Chambers focused on local tree and urban forestry decisions, public updates, and community input. A structured Town Hall session suited for residents tracking town planning and environmental stewardship.
Monthly civic meeting in the Council Chambers focused on local tree and urban forestry decisions, public updates, and community input. A structured Town Hall session suited for residents tracking town planning and environmental stewardship.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird friendly gardening, with practical habitat and planting ideas. Casual community center gathering with time to linger, mingle, and connect after the speaker.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird friendly gardening, with practical habitat and planting ideas. Casual community center gathering with time to linger, mingle, and connect after the speaker.
Monthly women’s group talk focused on bird friendly gardening, with practical habitat and planting ideas. Casual community center gathering with time to linger, mingle, and connect after the speaker.
Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with impromptu table topics and prepared speeches, plus supportive feedback to build confidence. Free for guests with no prep needed, typically drawing 15–25 regular members.
Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with impromptu table topics and prepared speeches, plus supportive feedback to build confidence. Free for guests with no prep needed, typically drawing 15–25 regular members.
Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with impromptu table topics and prepared speeches, plus supportive feedback to build confidence. Free for guests with no prep needed, typically drawing 15–25 regular members.
A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
A free, volunteer-led woodland hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest, moving across varied trail habitats. Seasonal discussion highlights wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and natural history in a small-group format.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-led pace through lush forest trails to a cascading waterfall overlook. Ideal for locals who want an outdoor meetup and shared trail time near Asheville.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-led pace through lush forest trails to a cascading waterfall overlook. Ideal for locals who want an outdoor meetup and shared trail time near Asheville.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-led pace through lush forest trails to a cascading waterfall overlook. Ideal for locals who want an outdoor meetup and shared trail time near Asheville.
A public Weaverville Town Council meeting covering local government updates, agenda items, and council votes. Residents can attend in person at Town Hall to hear discussions and participate in civic engagement.
A public Weaverville Town Council meeting covering local government updates, agenda items, and council votes. Residents can attend in person at Town Hall to hear discussions and participate in civic engagement.
A public Weaverville Town Council meeting covering local government updates, agenda items, and council votes. Residents can attend in person at Town Hall to hear discussions and participate in civic engagement.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Casual astrology meetup with open discussion and learning around charts, signs, and celestial cycles in a relaxed community-center setting. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm, with drop-ins welcome.
Casual astrology meetup with open discussion and learning around charts, signs, and celestial cycles in a relaxed community-center setting. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm, with drop-ins welcome.
Casual astrology meetup with open discussion and learning around charts, signs, and celestial cycles in a relaxed community-center setting. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm, with drop-ins welcome.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A deep dive into mass timber construction covering product types, performance considerations, and design inspiration in a craft-centered setting. Built for architects and building pros looking to learn, compare materials, and connect locally.
A deep dive into mass timber construction covering product types, performance considerations, and design inspiration in a craft-centered setting. Built for architects and building pros looking to learn, compare materials, and connect locally.
A deep dive into mass timber construction covering product types, performance considerations, and design inspiration in a craft-centered setting. Built for architects and building pros looking to learn, compare materials, and connect locally.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on local government decisions and community issues. Agenda items are posted online, with time for public observation and civic participation.
Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on local government decisions and community issues. Agenda items are posted online, with time for public observation and civic participation.
Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on local government decisions and community issues. Agenda items are posted online, with time for public observation and civic participation.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.