The Western North Carolina Alliance represents democracy in action - a grassroots organization of people who care about the quality of life in our towns and countryside.
For the past twenty-nine years, we've been bringing people together to address critical environmental issues facing our mountain communities - issues that have local, regional, state, and national impact.
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Whether it's theatre, skills-building, working in the woods, or partying, you like, take your pick from these activities and events! Call or email Rachael at (828) 258-8737 or rachael@wnca.org if you see your passion meter rising as you read any of the following possibilities:
Volunteers Needed
-->> Represent WNCA at festivals in Franklin, Highlands and Boone on July 18, 25 and August 29, respectively.
-->> More than 20 volunteers are needed to help us promote WNCA at the Ninth Annual Southern Energy and Environment Expo, August 21-23 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. Admission is free on the day you volunteer with us!
Attend our Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, August 22 at the SEE Expo. Workshops cover Basic Citizenship, Spoken and Written Advocacy, Campaign Planning, Negotiating, and Social Media for Social Change. Business meeting at 11:30 AM. Party with us in the evening at 7:00 to wrap up the day!
New member cultivation event
At the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, Asheville, 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 29.
"Conversations with a Tramp"
See John Muir when WNCA hosts actor Lee Stetson as he performs "Conversations with a Tramp" at the Crest Center on Crest Mountain in Woodfin, Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PM. We also hope to offer a tour of Crest Mountain's new Eco-Village before the show.
We are also planning:
A climbing adventure with Community Outreach Manager Ryan Griffith,
A fall hike with Ecologist Bob Gale into threatened Brushy Ridge in the Mills River area of Henderson County.
Awards given to three organizations protecting North Carolina’s natural resources:
Triangle Land Conservancy, Raleigh, Technology Award
Western North Carolina Alliance, Asheville, Innovation Award
Pamlico-Tar River Foundation, Washington, Evaluation Award
This summer, WNCA will hold its Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, August 22 in conjunction with and at the Southern Energy and Environment Expo. The SEE Expo, in its 9th year, is the largest energy expo in the southeast and will be held Aug. 21-23 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher
The theme for the Expo this year is Action, and WNCA is offering a track of five advocacy skills workshops called Putting your Passion into Action. These workshops will help those with a passion for their communities and the natural environment take action in a variety of situations, with a particular focus on policy development (see descriptions below).
So mark August 22 on your calendars today and come join us at the SEE Expo. WNCA's business meeting, when we elect new steering committee members, will be in the middle of the day. The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the Steering Committee, so if you would like to nominate someone, please email rachael@wnca.org by July 15 with the name and contact information of the nominee and some background information to support their nomination.
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WNCA is working with Equinox Environmental to control invasive plants in some of our most treasured lands. This is a perfect opportunity for you to help! Call our office at 828-258-8737 today!
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