
Protect What Matters: Land Conservation in Buncombe County
Experts explain land conservation tools and techniques for protecting property legacies and Buncombe County’s mountain landscape, with practical guidance on preserving open space and natural resources.
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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.

Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.

Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.
Learn how trees benefit properties, how to spot health concerns and structural risks, and which care practices support healthy growth while reducing the likelihood of tree failure.

Learn how Buncombe County’s Agriculture and Land Resources department and Cooperative Extension support local agriculture, land stewardship, and community needs through insights from department leaders.

Learn how Buncombe County’s Agriculture and Land Resources department and Cooperative Extension support local agriculture, land stewardship, and community needs through insights from department leaders.
Learn how Buncombe County’s Agriculture and Land Resources department and Cooperative Extension support local agriculture, land stewardship, and community needs through insights from department leaders.

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.

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.

Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.

Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.
Explore how outdoor education and multigenerational learning deepen people’s connection to nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Horticulture educator Isaac Wyatt shares ways learning outdoors can benefit communities and the environment.

Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.

Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.

Local elected and appointed supervisors discuss stewardship of Buncombe County’s soil, water, and related natural resources. Check the county event page for the meeting agenda and schedule updates.

Local elected and appointed supervisors discuss stewardship of Buncombe County’s soil, water, and related natural resources. Check the county event page for the meeting agenda and schedule updates.
Local elected and appointed supervisors discuss stewardship of Buncombe County’s soil, water, and related natural resources. Check the county event page for the meeting agenda and schedule updates.
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.

Explore how visual art and environmental storytelling can inspire conservation, with perspectives from an Asheville artist and Preserving a Picturesque America. Connect creative practice with community organizing and nature journaling.

Explore how visual art and environmental storytelling can inspire conservation, with perspectives from an Asheville artist and Preserving a Picturesque America. Connect creative practice with community organizing and nature journaling.
Explore how visual art and environmental storytelling can inspire conservation, with perspectives from an Asheville artist and Preserving a Picturesque America. Connect creative practice with community organizing and nature journaling.
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.

Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.

Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.

Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.

Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.
Practical gardening advice tackles erosion control, shade groundcovers, and steep bank challenges through questions raised by local gardeners. Novice and experienced growers can explore solutions suited to Western North Carolina gardens.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.
A talk on medicinal herb production in Transylvania County explores farm operations, land stewardship, and the cultivation of plants used in herbal wellness, led by Gaia Herbs’ director of farm operations.

Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.

Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.

Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.

Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.

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.

Explore emergency readiness through practical demonstrations, county and community resources, and conversations with local partners. Live music and free food add a welcoming atmosphere to this public gathering.

Explore emergency readiness through practical demonstrations, county and community resources, and conversations with local partners. Live music and free food add a welcoming atmosphere to this public gathering.
Explore emergency readiness through practical demonstrations, county and community resources, and conversations with local partners. Live music and free food add a welcoming atmosphere to this public gathering.

A public presentation explains Henderson County’s upcoming 2027 property revaluation, helping taxpayers understand the county assessment process and get informed about changes to local property values.

A public presentation explains Henderson County’s upcoming 2027 property revaluation, helping taxpayers understand the county assessment process and get informed about changes to local property values.
A public presentation explains Henderson County’s upcoming 2027 property revaluation, helping taxpayers understand the county assessment process and get informed about changes to local property values.

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.
