Southern Appalachian Weather and Climate Workshop 2026
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
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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.
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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.
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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.