RISING STRONG: Greenways for Connection and Resilience
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
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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.

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.
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.

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.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.

Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.
Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.

Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.

Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.
Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.
A benefit talk exploring how communities in Rajasthan, India brought dried rivers back to life through grassroots water harvesting and restoration. Discussion highlights practical river stewardship lessons for Western North Carolina and supports RiverLink’s local work.
A benefit talk exploring how communities in Rajasthan, India brought dried rivers back to life through grassroots water harvesting and restoration. Discussion highlights practical river stewardship lessons for Western North Carolina and supports RiverLink’s local work.
A benefit talk exploring how communities in Rajasthan, India brought dried rivers back to life through grassroots water harvesting and restoration. Discussion highlights practical river stewardship lessons for Western North Carolina and supports RiverLink’s local work.

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 community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.
A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.

Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.

Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.
Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.

Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.
Hands-on field identification of common native cool and warm season grasses using dry samples and habitat observations, with practical tips for choosing species for home landscapes and supporting grass skippers and other butterflies.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

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.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.
Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.

Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.
Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.

A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.
A fast-paced 2-hour gardening crash course focused on maximizing limited time in the yard with practical, efficient routines and planning tips. Set at an arboretum for hands-on inspiration and seasonal takeaways.