
Save The Woods
Community general meeting focused on preserving the UNCA woods and organizing local conservation efforts. Gather with neighbors to discuss threats, priorities, and next steps for protecting the forested area.
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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.

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.

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.
Brunch meetup focused on arts advocacy in Buncombe County, with space to connect with local creatives and stakeholders. Expect community discussion and engagement aimed at shaping future arts priorities and support.
Brunch meetup focused on arts advocacy in Buncombe County, with space to connect with local creatives and stakeholders. Expect community discussion and engagement aimed at shaping future arts priorities and support.
Brunch meetup focused on arts advocacy in Buncombe County, with space to connect with local creatives and stakeholders. Expect community discussion and engagement aimed at shaping future arts priorities and support.

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.
An afternoon gathering centered on building hopeful, resilient community through meaningful conversation and connection. Free but ticketed for RSVP planning, hosted at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
An afternoon gathering centered on building hopeful, resilient community through meaningful conversation and connection. Free but ticketed for RSVP planning, hosted at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
An afternoon gathering centered on building hopeful, resilient community through meaningful conversation and connection. Free but ticketed for RSVP planning, hosted at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.

A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.

A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.

Casual Sunday-morning conversation for local nonbelievers at the Earth Fare cafe, with coffee and open-ended socializing. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to meet other nonreligious folks and get connected to future meetups.

Casual Sunday-morning conversation for local nonbelievers at the Earth Fare cafe, with coffee and open-ended socializing. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to meet other nonreligious folks and get connected to future meetups.
Casual Sunday-morning conversation for local nonbelievers at the Earth Fare cafe, with coffee and open-ended socializing. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to meet other nonreligious folks and get connected to future meetups.

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.

A guided shop-and-learn night for pre-teens and teens that pairs real-world shopping with practical money skills. Expect interactive lessons on budgeting and smart spending while browsing items in a supportive, community-focused setting.

A guided shop-and-learn night for pre-teens and teens that pairs real-world shopping with practical money skills. Expect interactive lessons on budgeting and smart spending while browsing items in a supportive, community-focused setting.
A guided shop-and-learn night for pre-teens and teens that pairs real-world shopping with practical money skills. Expect interactive lessons on budgeting and smart spending while browsing items in a supportive, community-focused setting.

Casual mom’s meetup on the grass at West Asheville Park with picnic blankets, snacks or lunch, and space for kids to play. Come solo or with little ones for low-pressure conversation and community connection.

Casual mom’s meetup on the grass at West Asheville Park with picnic blankets, snacks or lunch, and space for kids to play. Come solo or with little ones for low-pressure conversation and community connection.
Casual mom’s meetup on the grass at West Asheville Park with picnic blankets, snacks or lunch, and space for kids to play. Come solo or with little ones for low-pressure conversation and community connection.
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.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

Second monthly Hendersonville City Council meeting with public-facing discussion and votes on city business. A civic agenda-setting session in the Government Operations Center assembly room for residents tracking local issues and decisions.

Second monthly Hendersonville City Council meeting with public-facing discussion and votes on city business. A civic agenda-setting session in the Government Operations Center assembly room for residents tracking local issues and decisions.
Second monthly Hendersonville City Council meeting with public-facing discussion and votes on city business. A civic agenda-setting session in the Government Operations Center assembly room for residents tracking local issues and decisions.

Monthly women’s gathering focused on bird friendly gardening tips and habitat ideas for backyard spaces. A short speaker segment leads into lingering conversation and community mingling afterward at the community center.

Monthly women’s gathering focused on bird friendly gardening tips and habitat ideas for backyard spaces. A short speaker segment leads into lingering conversation and community mingling afterward at the community center.
Monthly women’s gathering focused on bird friendly gardening tips and habitat ideas for backyard spaces. A short speaker segment leads into lingering conversation and community mingling afterward at the community center.

Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.

Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.

A community clothing swap focused on refreshing your wardrobe through trade and reuse. Bring clean, gently used items to exchange and browse for new-to-you finds in a casual, sustainability-minded gathering.

A community clothing swap focused on refreshing your wardrobe through trade and reuse. Bring clean, gently used items to exchange and browse for new-to-you finds in a casual, sustainability-minded gathering.
A community clothing swap focused on refreshing your wardrobe through trade and reuse. Bring clean, gently used items to exchange and browse for new-to-you finds in a casual, sustainability-minded gathering.

A springtime celebration amid flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect casual nature strolls and hands-on outdoor fun geared toward families and community connection.

A springtime celebration amid flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect casual nature strolls and hands-on outdoor fun geared toward families and community connection.
A springtime celebration amid flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect casual nature strolls and hands-on outdoor fun geared toward families and community connection.