
Roadless Rule Public Townhall
Community roundtable focused on defending the Forest Service Roadless Rule and protecting national forests amid repeal efforts. Expect public comment, conservation advocacy, and strategy discussion centered on amplifying citizen voices.
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Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.

Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.
Community roundtable on protecting roadless lands, with discussion of the Roadless Rule and concrete ways to support local conservation efforts. Free, all-welcome gathering geared toward forest stewardship and civic action.

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.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.
Short films shot across Western North Carolina spotlight local adventures, mountain landscapes, and the people protecting public lands. Chat with outdoor nonprofits on site to learn about conservation work and ways to volunteer.

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.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Up and coming WNC real estate agents share candid lessons, tactics, and early career wins in an afternoon meetup. Expect practical market insights, peer connection, and plenty of time to mingle with local professionals.
Up and coming WNC real estate agents share candid lessons, tactics, and early career wins in an afternoon meetup. Expect practical market insights, peer connection, and plenty of time to mingle with local professionals.
Up and coming WNC real estate agents share candid lessons, tactics, and early career wins in an afternoon meetup. Expect practical market insights, peer connection, and plenty of time to mingle with local professionals.

Double safety class blending bear behavior and coexistence tips with practical wildfire prevention and fire control basics. Led by an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission bear biologist and a veteran forest and environmental regulations specialist at a botanical garden setting.

Double safety class blending bear behavior and coexistence tips with practical wildfire prevention and fire control basics. Led by an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission bear biologist and a veteran forest and environmental regulations specialist at a botanical garden setting.
Double safety class blending bear behavior and coexistence tips with practical wildfire prevention and fire control basics. Led by an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission bear biologist and a veteran forest and environmental regulations specialist at a botanical garden setting.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.

Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.
Hands-on training for EOV monitoring with field practice in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape. Learn data collection protocols, observation skills, and how volunteers contribute to community science and environmental stewardship.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Self supported gravel cycling route exploring lesser known Pisgah National Forest backroads, with riders navigating mixed surface climbs and descents at their own pace. Starts from a reservation only forest retreat and emphasizes adventure readiness and camaraderie.
Self supported gravel cycling route exploring lesser known Pisgah National Forest backroads, with riders navigating mixed surface climbs and descents at their own pace. Starts from a reservation only forest retreat and emphasizes adventure readiness and camaraderie.
Self supported gravel cycling route exploring lesser known Pisgah National Forest backroads, with riders navigating mixed surface climbs and descents at their own pace. Starts from a reservation only forest retreat and emphasizes adventure readiness and camaraderie.

An evening summit blending travel storytelling, conservation-minded talks, and relaxed social networking inside a fine-art gallery. Meet fellow world travelers, connect with local advocates, and dive into responsible tourism and wildlife protection themes.

An evening summit blending travel storytelling, conservation-minded talks, and relaxed social networking inside a fine-art gallery. Meet fellow world travelers, connect with local advocates, and dive into responsible tourism and wildlife protection themes.
An evening summit blending travel storytelling, conservation-minded talks, and relaxed social networking inside a fine-art gallery. Meet fellow world travelers, connect with local advocates, and dive into responsible tourism and wildlife protection themes.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.

Interactive online training for formal and informal community leaders navigating post crisis support. Learn simple, practical strategies for reconnecting with others, offering steady help, and strengthening community resilience during hard times.

Interactive online training for formal and informal community leaders navigating post crisis support. Learn simple, practical strategies for reconnecting with others, offering steady help, and strengthening community resilience during hard times.
Interactive online training for formal and informal community leaders navigating post crisis support. Learn simple, practical strategies for reconnecting with others, offering steady help, and strengthening community resilience during hard times.

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.
A late-night live taping vibe built around Landon’s viral “Let’s Discuss” segments, mixing sharp social commentary with audience interaction. Set inside a taproom space for a high-energy, laugh-forward crowd.
A late-night live taping vibe built around Landon’s viral “Let’s Discuss” segments, mixing sharp social commentary with audience interaction. Set inside a taproom space for a high-energy, laugh-forward crowd.
A late-night live taping vibe built around Landon’s viral “Let’s Discuss” segments, mixing sharp social commentary with audience interaction. Set inside a taproom space for a high-energy, laugh-forward crowd.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.

Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.

Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.
Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.

Hands-on Arbor Day celebration in the River Arts District with tree-planting demos, riparian zone walk-and-talks, and take-home tree seedlings. Learn urban forestry basics like caring for volunteer saplings and hear about local river corridor community projects.

Hands-on Arbor Day celebration in the River Arts District with tree-planting demos, riparian zone walk-and-talks, and take-home tree seedlings. Learn urban forestry basics like caring for volunteer saplings and hear about local river corridor community projects.
Hands-on Arbor Day celebration in the River Arts District with tree-planting demos, riparian zone walk-and-talks, and take-home tree seedlings. Learn urban forestry basics like caring for volunteer saplings and hear about local river corridor community projects.

Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.

Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.
Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.