WNC Sierra Club Monthly Meeting - The Environmental Benefits of Urban Forests
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
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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.
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.
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.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
Monthly Tree Board meeting in the Council Chambers to discuss local urban forestry, tree policy, and related town projects. A civic forum for updates, planning decisions, and community questions.
Monthly Tree Board meeting in the Council Chambers to discuss local urban forestry, tree policy, and related town projects. A civic forum for updates, planning decisions, and community questions.
Monthly Tree Board meeting in the Council Chambers to discuss local urban forestry, tree policy, and related town projects. A civic forum for updates, planning decisions, and community questions.
Guided field trip into Bent Creek Experimental Forest to learn about ongoing research and management in a working woodland landscape. Meet at the Ledford Branch trailhead for outdoor walking, observation, and Q&A with wildlife professionals.
Guided field trip into Bent Creek Experimental Forest to learn about ongoing research and management in a working woodland landscape. Meet at the Ledford Branch trailhead for outdoor walking, observation, and Q&A with wildlife professionals.
Guided field trip into Bent Creek Experimental Forest to learn about ongoing research and management in a working woodland landscape. Meet at the Ledford Branch trailhead for outdoor walking, observation, and Q&A with wildlife professionals.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A women focused talk on bird friendly gardening with practical tips for creating habitat using native plants. The evening wraps with casual mingling and community conversation after the speaker.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
A practical deep-dive into Southern Appalachian soil types, what makes them thrive, and how to improve structure and fertility for healthier gardens and landscapes. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with region-specific tips for local growing conditions.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Beginner mycology course covering mushroom anatomy, fungal ecology, and key structures used for identification. Builds skills for recognizing mushroom diversity and using field guides without focusing on foraging or species specific IDs.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Hands-on build session creating a take-home bee hotel while learning about Western North Carolina’s native bee species and their habitat needs. Limited-capacity workshop at a local nursery focused on pollinator support and backyard conservation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing’s Southside with a thorough pre canvass training on scripts, setup, and the MiniVAN mobile canvassing app. Beginner friendly outreach focused on voter engagement and local civic participation.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Practical bear safety guidance for living and recreating in Western North Carolina, with strategies to prevent conflicts and protect wildlife. Learn BearWise habits for trash, food storage, and neighborhood awareness in bear country.
Hands-on dusk foraging walks exploring edible wild plants and mushrooms around Asheville, led by local guides who teach identification, sustainable harvesting, and seasonal ethnobotanical uses.
Hands-on dusk foraging walks exploring edible wild plants and mushrooms around Asheville, led by local guides who teach identification, sustainable harvesting, and seasonal ethnobotanical uses.
Hands-on dusk foraging walks exploring edible wild plants and mushrooms around Asheville, led by local guides who teach identification, sustainable harvesting, and seasonal ethnobotanical uses.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
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 conversation on climate justice and collective care, focused on staying emotionally present and engaged amid environmental change. Expect reflective dialogue, peer support, and practical coping tools in a wellness center setting.
Community conversation on climate justice and collective care, focused on staying emotionally present and engaged amid environmental change. Expect reflective dialogue, peer support, and practical coping tools in a wellness center setting.
Community conversation on climate justice and collective care, focused on staying emotionally present and engaged amid environmental change. Expect reflective dialogue, peer support, and practical coping tools in a wellness center setting.
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.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.