
NCWF Habitat Work Day at SAHC's Stevens Creek Preserve
Hands-on conservation work supports habitat and wildlife corridors at a mountain preserve near Cataloochee Valley. Help care for land that sustains the region’s growing elk population and connects habitats across the Smokies.
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A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.

A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.
A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.

Help remove litter at changing locations around Asheville through a community cleanup organized by Asheville GreenWorks. Register to receive the meetup details and learn where volunteers will gather.

Help remove litter at changing locations around Asheville through a community cleanup organized by Asheville GreenWorks. Register to receive the meetup details and learn where volunteers will gather.
Help remove litter at changing locations around Asheville through a community cleanup organized by Asheville GreenWorks. Register to receive the meetup details and learn where volunteers will gather.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.
Hands-on fix it clinic with volunteers helping mend clothing and troubleshoot small household items at a community center. Bring broken essentials for practical repair guidance, waste reduction, and neighborly skill sharing.

Wolf Howl Tour
MoreTrek after dark to observe North America’s red and gray wolves while learning about their habitats and behavior. This immersive nighttime wildlife experience welcomes participants ages 13 and older.

Trek after dark to observe North America’s red and gray wolves while learning about their habitats and behavior. This immersive nighttime wildlife experience welcomes participants ages 13 and older.
Trek after dark to observe North America’s red and gray wolves while learning about their habitats and behavior. This immersive nighttime wildlife experience welcomes participants ages 13 and older.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

Mountain-inspired live music and community gathering raise funds for Max Patch conservation, including safer parking and a needed restroom facility to protect the Southern Appalachian landscape while improving visitor access.

Mountain-inspired live music and community gathering raise funds for Max Patch conservation, including safer parking and a needed restroom facility to protect the Southern Appalachian landscape while improving visitor access.
Mountain-inspired live music and community gathering raise funds for Max Patch conservation, including safer parking and a needed restroom facility to protect the Southern Appalachian landscape while improving visitor access.

Public discussion of voluntary land conservation easements, partnerships with land trusts, and strategies to preserve Buncombe County’s natural beauty and ecological health. Check the county agenda for meeting details and schedule changes.

Public discussion of voluntary land conservation easements, partnerships with land trusts, and strategies to preserve Buncombe County’s natural beauty and ecological health. Check the county agenda for meeting details and schedule changes.
Public discussion of voluntary land conservation easements, partnerships with land trusts, and strategies to preserve Buncombe County’s natural beauty and ecological health. Check the county agenda for meeting details and schedule changes.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Mammals of WNC
MoreExplore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammal ecology, from hibernation habits to clues that reveal wildlife visitors. Examine animal skulls and skins while learning about the ecoEXPLORE program.

A public county meeting brings residents together to discuss land conservation over a barbecue dinner, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page.

A public county meeting brings residents together to discuss land conservation over a barbecue dinner, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page.
A public county meeting brings residents together to discuss land conservation over a barbecue dinner, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.

Scan Lake Junaluska’s shoreline with a naturalist to spot birds using the lake as a migration stop. Learn about seasonal species and their journeys through the region.

Scan Lake Junaluska’s shoreline with a naturalist to spot birds using the lake as a migration stop. Learn about seasonal species and their journeys through the region.
Scan Lake Junaluska’s shoreline with a naturalist to spot birds using the lake as a migration stop. Learn about seasonal species and their journeys through the region.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Hands-on litter pickup aimed at keeping Asheville’s waterways waste free, followed by a casual hangout and pints at a rotating local brewery. A biweekly cleanup that blends climate resilience, neighborhood camaraderie, and practical stewardship.

Hands-on litter pickup aimed at keeping Asheville’s waterways waste free, followed by a casual hangout and pints at a rotating local brewery. A biweekly cleanup that blends climate resilience, neighborhood camaraderie, and practical stewardship.
Hands-on litter pickup aimed at keeping Asheville’s waterways waste free, followed by a casual hangout and pints at a rotating local brewery. A biweekly cleanup that blends climate resilience, neighborhood camaraderie, and practical stewardship.

Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install durable wooden benches at Asheville bus stops, supporting multimodal transit access through a practical community improvement project.

Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install durable wooden benches at Asheville bus stops, supporting multimodal transit access through a practical community improvement project.
Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install durable wooden benches at Asheville bus stops, supporting multimodal transit access through a practical community improvement project.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.

Bring small appliances, tools, heirlooms, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items for free repair help. Volunteer fixers tackle a wide range of projects, subject to safety limits.

Bring small appliances, tools, heirlooms, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items for free repair help. Volunteer fixers tackle a wide range of projects, subject to safety limits.
Bring small appliances, tools, heirlooms, furniture, sewing machines, and other household items for free repair help. Volunteer fixers tackle a wide range of projects, subject to safety limits.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through ecoEXPLORE, examining skulls and skins while learning what defines a mammal and discovering local wildlife diversity. Designed for K–8 students; registration is required.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through ecoEXPLORE, examining skulls and skins while learning what defines a mammal and discovering local wildlife diversity. Designed for K–8 students; registration is required.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through ecoEXPLORE, examining skulls and skins while learning what defines a mammal and discovering local wildlife diversity. Designed for K–8 students; registration is required.
