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SUMMARY:Learn about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
DESCRIPTION:The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville is presenting a discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Sunday\, June 9th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Blue Horizons Project will be present to answer questions. Contact Venny at vpwz5258@gmail.com for more information and make plans to attend. 
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/learn-about-the-inflation-reduction-act-ira/
LOCATION:UU Asheville\, 1 Edwin Place\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T090000
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SUMMARY:Creation Care Forum: God in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Creation Care Sunday Forum June 9th at 9:15 to share your experiences of meeting God in nature as you explore drawing wildflowers and hear about native plant dyes with two local naturalists. Practice mindfulness in nature and experience the sacred in the ordinary. After the 10:30 service\, meet outside to carpool to Camp Daniel Boone for a practice of “sacred walking\,” with stops for prayer and silence. Wear comfortable outdoor clothes\, and bring a lunch/snack and water. Email Susan for additional information: swilliams330@bellsouth.net.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/creation-care-forum-god-in-nature/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church in the Mountains\, 394 N. Haywood Street\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T090000
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SUMMARY:Headwaters Outfitters’ Annual Upper French Broad River Clean-Up Day in Rosman\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join French Broad Paddle Trail Manager\, Jack Henderson\, as he participates in Headwaters Outfitters’ Annual Upper French Broad River Clean-up Day. \nThis is not a MountainTrue-hosted event. Headwaters Outfitters supports MountainTrue\, and we would love to help them in return. \nEvent info:\nThe French Broad River Clean-Up remains the best volunteer gig in town! Since the inception of “The Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day” in 1992\, the annual river clean-up has netted more than 3\,500 garbage bags\, 4\,500 old tires\, and roughly 15 additional tons of trash along the upper French Broad. Over 3\,000 volunteers have participated in the event\, many returning year after year. \nVolunteers show up at Headwaters Outfitters at 9:00 am. Everyone will be assigned Headwaters Outfitters canoes (2 people max per canoe\, no kayaks please)\, paddles\, life jackets\, and garbage bags. Participants should bring sturdy gloves\, river shoes\, and tools such as trash grabbers or long-handled barbecue tongs to grab trash with. It’s always a good idea to bring a change of clothing for afterwards! After a light complimentary sponsored breakfast\, volunteers will hit the river to collect as much trash as they can. Volunteers need to have solid paddling skills\, be team players\, and be ready to get dirty and work hard. Headwaters Outfitters will provide transportation to and from the river for the start and end of the day. Once back at the shop\, a sponsored lunch will be provided thanks to generous donations from community members and businesses. \nAll volunteers must pre-register via Eventbrite to secure your spot. Space is limited. \nContact Danielle for more information or questions regarding this event at danielle@headwatersoutfitters.com
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/headwaters-outfitters-annual-upper-french-broad-river-clean-up-day-in-rosman-nc/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T193000
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SUMMARY:Swim Guide 2024 Kick-Off Meeting in Banner Elk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Valle Crucis Community Park as we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Swim Guide Season. At the event\, we will provide training on Swim Guide methods and interested folks will have the opportunity to register to volunteer for the 2024 Swim Guide season. This is also a chance to meet our hard-working Water Team Staff\, corporate sponsors\, and other volunteers! \nThis event is open to children. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/swim-guide-2024-kick-off-meeting-in-banner-elk/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T160000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Workday at Pinnacle Park in Sylva\, NC Spring Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:MountainTrue\, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust and Pinnacle Park Foundation\, will be hosting invasive plant removal workdays at the Pinnacle Park in Sylva\, NC this spring. Workdays will be targeting nonnative invasive vines and shrubs like English Ivy\, Burning Bush\, and Multiflora Rose which are notorious for outcompeting native flora. \nCome out and help us maintain the wildlife habitat and natural beauty of this amazing park! No prior experience is necessary; we will provide tools and training and the Pinnacle Park Foundation will be providing snacks! We will have large and small tasks available\, so volunteers will not need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools\, gloves\, etc. Please leave pets at home. \nThe workdays will be held on Wednesday\, May 8th from 1-4pm. \nIn case of bad weather on May 8th\, we will have a rain date on May 15th from 1-4pm. \nPlease bring: \nClosed-toed shoes (required)\nLong pants (recommended)\nLong-sleeved shirts (recommended)\nWater\nAny medications you may need \nContact western region program associate Eve Davis with any questions (wro-wq-habitat@mountaintrue.org).
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/invasive-plant-workday-at-pinnacle-park-in-sylva-nc-spring-series-2024/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
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SUMMARY:MountainTrue Spring Clean on the Green with Co-Founder of LiquidLogic Kayaks\, Shane Benedict in Saluda\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper and Liquidlogic Co-founder Shane Benedict for the 14th Annual Green River Spring Cleaning! \nWe’ll meet at the Fishtop Access at 10:00 AM on Saturday\, May 4th where we will divide into teams and then get on the river to pull out as much litter as possible before the summer paddling season. We need paddlers of all skill levels to tackle each section of the Green from the Upper Green below the Tuxedo hydroelectric station\, through the Narrows\, down the Lower Green\, and to Lake Adger. \n*Roadside clean-up is also an option for folks who do not want to get on the water! \nBring your: boat\, paddling gear (including life jacket)\, snacks/lunch\, water\, sunscreen\, any necessary medical supplies you may need\, and be prepared to get dirty and wet. \nThis is not a guided adventure but a volunteer clean-up event. Please make sure you are comfortable on the section of river you are cleaning on as there will not be a “guide” specifically leading you down the river. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the entire duration of the clean-up. \nMountainTrue has a limited number of duckies and gear if needed\, but you must register in advance. \nStick around for the after party in downtown Saluda at the Spring Green Bash with Green River Adventures! There will be a boat raffle to support the Green Riverkeeper program!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/mountaintrue-spring-clean-on-the-green-with-co-founder-of-liquidlogic-kayaks-shane-benedict-in-saluda-nc/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert with Peter Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Peter Mayer\, Live with our covenant partner congregation\, UU Asheville\, on Saturday\, April 27th at 7PM. Music to feed the soul and our creation caring! \nMinnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years\, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet–songs about interconnectedness and the human journey–songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats\, pumpkins and pajamas\, and other important stuff. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea\, David Wilcox\, Claudia Schmidt\, Anne Hills\, Priscilla Herdman\, Darryl Purpose\, Billy Jonas\, and Ronny Cox\, to name a few. His work has been included in song books\, church hymnals\, and folk radio playlists across the country. He is the recipient of fellowships from both the McKnight and the Bush foundations. Peter has eleven albums to his credit\, and has sold over 100\,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater\, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters. \nBuy tickets here: https://event.auctria.com/c8f9ce35-d4a6-4263-90e9-ae8fcea8755c/
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/concert-with-peter-meyer/
LOCATION:UU Asheville\, 1 Edwin Place\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Month Vigil & Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Join the Creation Care Alliance for a time of ecumenical prayer in the Educational Garden at Land of the Sky UCC in Asheville. Our service will be followed by refreshments in the fellowship hall in addition to an opportunity to put your hands in the soil. \nPlease bring a blanket or camping chair if you want to sit during the prayer service (which will last 20-30 minutes). We look forward to lifting our prayer for the earth alongside your own! \nThis event is rain or shine. We’d love for you to bring your kids! In fact\, if you have little ones attending\, email sarah@mountaintrue.org and we will incorporate some extra special stuff especially for them.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/earth-month-vigil-prayer-service/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Friends in Asheville! We’re excited to co-sponsor the showing of this important film alongside our covenant partner congregation Jubilee Community! Join us at the West Asheville Library in the community room from 6-8pm on April 23rd. We look forward to being with you! \n  \nAbout the film: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-screening/
LOCATION:West Asheville Library\, 942 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane DeWitt":MAILTO:diane_dewitt@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T210000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Jackson county folks! Don’t miss this film being offered TWICE in your community thanks to our newest covenant partner congregation\, Cullowhee United Methodist Church! \nThe second showing will be at 7:00 pm on April 22nd at Cullowhee United Methodist Church. We hope you’ll attend this event to learn about ways to invest in the health of our food system and meet others in your community invested in caring for creation! \nAbout the film: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground exposes the powers at play damaging our food system and the farmers who feed us while introducing us to a hopeful movement made up of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-screening-3/
LOCATION:Cullowhee United Methodist Church\, 416 Central Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T163000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs\, owners of Spriggly’s Beescaping\, will be the featured guests with our covenant partner congregation\, The Congregational Church\, UCC\, in Tryon\, as they celebrate Earth Day 2024. Spriggly’s concentrates on habitat restoration and landscape design that supports and protects our native bees and pollinators. Their main focus is on education. Brannen and Jill have a passion and enthusiasm for landscapes that are beautiful and beneficial\, landscapes where people and nature intersect in support of each other\, creating an environment where everyone can flourish. \nYou are invited to join us for this Earth Day Garden Party on Sunday\, April 21 from 3 – 4:30PM\, highlighted by a presentation on native plants and pollinators and a tour of our gardens\, a work in progress\, as we transition from merely beautiful and conventional to gardens that are beneficial and native by design. Lemonade and cookies will be served.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/earth-day-garden-party/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church Tryon\, 210 Melrose Ave\, Tryon\, 28782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
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SUMMARY:French Broad Paddle Trail Clean-Up to Honor Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day MountainTrue members and the general public are invited to help clean up trash at Redmon Dam River Access in Madison County. Come help remove litter\, illegally-dumped construction and industrial garbage\, and tires from an otherwise lovely public access point to the French Broad River near the town of Marshall. \nMountainTrue will provide trash bags and removal of collected garbage\, but volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves\, along with clothing that can get wet and dirty. Please also bring a change of clothes for afterwards\, along with drinking water and snacks. This event will also be an opportunity to learn more about the French Broad Paddle Trail and other aspects of the French Broad Riverkeeper progam. \nThis event is kid friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the full duration of the event. \nParking is limited so we will meet at the Ingles in Marshall to carpool. \nWe hope you will join us!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/french-broad-paddle-trail-clean-up-to-honor-earth-day/
LOCATION:Redmon Dam River Access\, 2753 Redmon Rd.\, Marshall\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Henderson":MAILTO:jack@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T170626Z
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SUMMARY:Funding for Faith Communities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Faith communities have new options for making significant upgrades to their places of worship through the Inflation Reduction Act. On April 17th at 2:00 pm\, you are invited to a webinar tailored for faith communities which will help congregations understand what is available to them and how to start planning.\n\n\n\nRegister by clicking this link: https://catawba-edu.zoom.us/…/WN_kBwtREOLQHCvAb_XI_pWeg…\n\n\n\nPlease encourage your congregation to attend\, including members of the finance committee\, the buildings committee\, or a creation care ministry\, to attend! This webinar is being led by our new friend John Morrison\, Executive Director of NC Clean Future- a joint venture of the Center for the Environment at Catawba College and the Wake Forest University Center for Energy\, Environment and Sustainability. See you then!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/funding-for-faith-communities-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T123000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Single-Use Plastics with MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn what MountainTrue has been doing to address single-use plastics and how you can help? Join us for a lunch and learn\, hosted by MountainTrue and Green Sage Cafe. \nWe see them all over the road\, clogging storm drains\, and in the river\, but plastics are more than just a trash issue. Single-use plastics are items of convenience\, most of which are unrecyclable\, that we may use for a few minutes before throwing them out. These disposable items wreak havoc on the environment but also pose serious threats to our health\, our landfills\, and the most vulnerable populations among us.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/lunch-and-learn-single-use-plastics-with-mountaintrue/
LOCATION:Green Sage Cafe\, 633A Merrimon Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240406T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T165506Z
UID:3445-1713268800-1713286800@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:National Faith + Climate Forum Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Blessed Tomorrow for the 2024 National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16th to deepen your faith\, strengthen your congregation\, and connect with other faith leaders through creation care! \nThis is a great opportunity to explore how to integrate creation care into your faith journey\, engage in meaningful discussions\, and connect with local and national leaders. You can participate at virtually at home or join us at covenant partner congregation First Christian Church—Black Mountain\, NC for an in-person watch party and discussion time. We’d love to be with you! \nRegister at nationalfaithandclimateforum.org and select FCC Black Mountain as your designated location if you’ll be attending in person. See you then!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/3445/
LOCATION:First Christian Church (DOC) Black Mountain\, 201 Blue Ridge Rd\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Ogletree":MAILTO:sarah@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240406T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T165936Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Jackson county folks! Don’t miss this film being offered TWICE in your community thanks to our newest covenant partner congregation\, Cullowhee United Methodist Church! \nThe first showing will be at 3:00 pm on April 13th in the Community Room on the Jackson County Public Library. The second showing will be at Cullowhee United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm on April 22nd. We hope you’ll attend one of these events to learn about ways to invest in the health of our food system and meet others in your community invested in caring for creation. \nAbout the film: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground exposes the powers at play damaging our food system and the farmers who feed us while introducing us to a hopeful movement made up of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-screening-2/
LOCATION:Jackson County Public Library\, 310 Keener St\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T143000
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CREATED:20240313T164220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T164220Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk near Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Join our MountainTrue Public Lands Field Biologist\, Josh Kelly\, and Broad Riverkeeper\, David Caldwell\, as we explore the downstream trail at our Broad River Greenway. David will discuss the value and concerns associated with the Broad River\, while Josh informs us all about the flowers\, plants and animals we find there.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk-near-shelby/
LOCATION:Broad RIver Greenway Canoe Access\, 126 Broad River Drive\, Shelby\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240313T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163040Z
UID:3399-1712314800-1712325600@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove
DESCRIPTION:Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years\, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/live-staking-work-day-near-sugar-grove/
LOCATION:Wards Mill Dam\, 443 Old Watauga River Rd\, Sugar Grove\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T190000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240313T163726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163726Z
UID:3404-1711647000-1711652400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Missing Middle Housing: What is it and why do we need it?
DESCRIPTION:Wait – so you’re saying that you did NOT read the 150+ page report that came out just before the holidays? We feel you. And this event is for you. We want everyone to understand what is meant by the term middle housing – because it may not be what you expect. We also want to talk about why it would be a good thing for our community if we could get more of it. \nHomes like duplexes\, triplexes\, granny flats\, and townhomes are considered middle housing. Often called “missing middle housing”\, these types of homes used to be common across Asheville and cities throughout the United States. However\, due to the adoption and rise of exclusionary zoning policies designed to keep people of color and renters out\, these home types – which are more naturally affordable – were banned from our communities. Today\, our communities still feel the legacy of these exclusionary zoning rules\, and most of the homes we build today are larger and more expensive as a result. \nThis event will include speakers representing different interests in our community – from environmentalists to housing advocates to older adults – addressing specifically what middle housing means for them. We’ll have plenty of visuals so you can see examples of middle housing types and maybe even see some homes you recognize. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions and also share with us your thoughts. Admission is free\, we ask that you RSVP so that we can ensure we have space and seating for everyone. \nWe hope to see you there! \nThis event is Co-hosted by: MountainTrue and Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC\, AARP NC Mountain Region\, Asheville City Association of Educators\, Asheville for All\, Asheville Food and Beverage United\, Asheville on Bikes\, Buncombe County Association of Educators\, Just Economics\, Mountain Housing Opportunities\, Pisgah Legal Services\, and Thrive Asheville.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/missing-middle-housing-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it/
LOCATION:Ferguson Auditorium at AB-Tech Community College\, 340 Victoria Rd\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T230856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T230856Z
UID:2719-1711188000-1711202400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years\, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network. \nIf you’re looking to get outside and help us restore and replenish streambanks\, these work days are a great way to meet new friends and do some good work for Mother Nature too! Live staking involves taking dormant cuttings of a living tree and planting them along the river’s edge. For our 2024 livestaking season\, our goals prioritize improving riparian habitat connectivity at high-priority stream sites in the Watauga drainage following the historic Ward’s dam removal. \nPlease bring:\n \n\nLunch/snacks\nWarm layers & gloves (we’ll be on the water\, so dress for the weather and make sure it’s things you don’t mind getting dirty)\nRubber boots and/or waders (We have some\, but not many\, so bring your own if you have them.)\nWater to drink\n\nThere is parking along the side of the road. \n 
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/live-staking-work-day-near-sugar-grove-nc-2/
LOCATION:Wards Mill Dam\, 443 Old Watauga River Rd\, Sugar Grove\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HCRO-live-staking-photo-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Woodburn":MAILTO:hannah@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240311T152553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T154210Z
UID:3366-1711184400-1711209600@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:WNC Environmental Summit
DESCRIPTION:The WNC Environmental Summit will provide educational opportunities for regional groups to come together\, share ideas\, encourage each other\, and take action to make a difference. \nCommunity leaders\, Indigenous experts\, agencies\, and partners will share expertise related to WNC environmental topics. This conference is designed for adults and youth (high/middle schoolers) with opportunities for everyone to share ideas and connect. \nThis conference will inspire hope\, equity\, and action through a variety of presentations and workshops. Programs will feature local youth action leaders\, community leaders\, organizers\, and scientists. Special youth-led sessions will allow middle and high school students to collaborate and find ways to step up as leaders. Students are also welcome to share information with attendees through interactive poster presentations.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/wnc-environmental-summit/
LOCATION:Haywood Community College\, 185 Freedlander Dr.\, Clyde\, NC\, 28721\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/summit-logo-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T093000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T225355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T230054Z
UID:2707-1709969400-1709976600@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Winter Bird Watch around Lake Chatuge near Hayesville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:MountainTrue is hosting the 18th Annual Winter Bird Watch outing around Lake Chatuge! Participants will meet at Chatuge Dam and carpool/caravan to various sites around the lake. Typically 18-25 different species of birds are observed on the outing\, ranging from small songbirds to larger birds of prey and wintering waterfowl associated with more northern climes (like loons!). \nRetired Young Harris College professor and former Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition board member Brenda Hull will again lead the outing. A spotting scope is provided for up-close views\, but participants should still bring binoculars and a favorite bird identification guide if they have them. \nKids ages 8 & up are welcome\, but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. \nWhat to bring:\nBinoculars and bird guides if you have them\nWater and snacks\, if desired\nWarm layers (there is usually a breeze by the lake).\n**As much as we love our furry friends\, pets are not permitted on this outing. \nJoin us to learn more about our feathered winter visitors! The rain date for this event is Saturday\, March 16th. \nAdditional Resources for your reference:\nBirdwatching for Beginners: How to Start Birding \n 
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/winter-bird-watch-around-lake-chatuge-near-hayesville-nc/
LOCATION:Chatuge Dam\, 1407 Chatuge Dam Rd.\, Hayesville\, NC\, NC\, 28904\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Callie Moore":MAILTO:callie@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T163000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T225156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T225156Z
UID:2705-1709906400-1709915400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Trash Trout River Cleanout Near Boone
DESCRIPTION:Want to get in the river and contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts. This week’s trash trout cleanout will be at Winkler’s Creek. Made from recycled materials\, this passive litter collection device will be sure to get you asking questions and feeling good about what we can do to mitigate the trash found in the river. \nWe’ve got the boots and waders. Just bring your love for river health! Sign up so we know your sizes and how many people to bring equipment for. \nKids are welcome at this event. However\, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event. \nPlease Bring: \n\nWater\nSnacks
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/trash-trout-river-cleanout-near-boone/
LOCATION:Boone Fire Station #2\, 1075 State Farm Rd\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Trash-Trout.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Woodburn":MAILTO:hannah@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T224648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T224649Z
UID:2699-1709812800-1709827200@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike near Linville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve your ability to identify trees in all seasons? Winter is the time to do that! On this hike up to Flat Rock\, we will be treated to an afternoon in an ancient oak forest and views from a granitic outcrop. Along the way\, participants will learn both basic and advanced techniques for tree identification. We will also discuss forest ecology\, wildlife habitat\, and more. \nThis hike is moderately strenuous and open to all knowledge levels. Children are welcome if they can hike up to 3 miles. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the outing. \nPlease bring:\n*Sturdy hiking shoes\n*Clothes/layers appropriate for the weather\n*Snacks\n*Rain Gear\n*At least 1 liter of water \nWe love our four-legged friends\, but pets are not permitted on this hike.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/winter-tree-id-hike-near-linville-nc/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Loop Trail\, 3744 Blue Ridge Parkway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tree-ID-Hike.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Kelly":MAILTO:josh@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T224104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T224104Z
UID:2695-1708623000-1708630200@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Hendersonville Green Drinks: Drought\, Climate Change and the Mystery of the Missing Western Water
DESCRIPTION:Hear WNC Native and Rocky Mountain Biological Lab Research Scientist Ian Breckheimer discuss how a team of environmental scientists are revolutionizing our understanding of water in the West and helping us adapt to climate change. \nThe Colorado River is the lifeblood of the American Southwest\, and the river’s 40 million human users are struggling to adapt to a severe drought made worse by climate change. The vast majority of the river’s flow comes from winter snowpack in the Rocky Mountains\, and in recent years scientists and water managers have become extremely good at measuring how much water is in the snowpack in early spring. Ideally\, we could use this information to forecast how much water will be available for human use in the river the following summer\, helping us better conserve this scarce resource. Unfortunately\, water forecasting on the Colorado is has been held back by a large and unpredictable amount of snow water (up to 25% of the river’s annual flow) that seems to disappear between the snowpack and the river. Solving the mystery of this “missing” water has brought together a diverse group of hydrologists\, ecologists\, and atmospheric scientists at a remote field station in Colorado. This talk will gather and synthesize exciting new results from their pioneering work\, showing how environmental researchers can play a critical role in helping us adapt to accelerating climate change. \n5:30 p.m.: Grab a drink and network with like-minded locals.\n6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new! \nHendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue and Trailside Brewing Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues\, have relevant discussions\, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event\, and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks\, just come and listen. Trailside Brewing Co. offers beer\, wine\, cider\, prosecco\, and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/hendersonville-green-drinks-drought-climate-change-and-the-mystery-of-the-missing-western-water/
LOCATION:Trailside Brewing\, 873 Lenox Park Dr\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Diaz":MAILTO:nancy@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T223252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T223331Z
UID:2689-1708164000-1708178400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years\, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network. \nIf you’re looking to get outside and help us restore and replenish streambanks\, these work days are a great way to meet new friends and do some good work for Mother Nature too! Live staking involves taking dormant cuttings of a living tree and planting them along the river’s edge. For our 2024 livestaking season\, our goals prioritize improving riparian habitat connectivity at high-priority stream sites in the Watauga drainage following the historic Ward’s dam removal. \nPlease bring:\n \n\nLunch/snacks\nWarm layers & gloves (we’ll be on the water\, so dress for the weather and make sure it’s things you don’t mind getting dirty)\nRubber boots and/or waders (We have some\, but not many\, so bring your own if you have them.) water to drink\n\nThere is parking along the side of the road.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/live-staking-work-day-near-sugar-grove-nc/
LOCATION:Wards Mill Dam\, 443 Old Watauga River Rd\, Sugar Grove\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HCRO-live-staking-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Woodburn":MAILTO:hannah@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T222411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194538Z
UID:2684-1707984000-1711886400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:First Annual Native Shrub and Plant Sale in Asheville\, NC: Order Online Now!
DESCRIPTION:e are thrilled to announce our first Asheville-based Annual Native Perennial and Shrub Sale. Get a jump start on Earth Day and take steps to get your yards and gardens back to their “roots”. \nChoose from several native perennial species and shrubs\, including azaleas\, ornamental native plants\, pollinator species\, and those particularly beneficial to wildlife. All plants are sourced locally from Carolina Native Nursery. \nPricing is $15 for 1-gallon\, $35 for 3-gallon\, and $12 for 1-gallon perennials. \nOrders will be accepted from February 15th through March 31st while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then\, pick up your order in Asheville\, NC\, on Thursday\, April 11th\, between 4 and 7:30 p.m. from The Outpost on Amboy Rd. in Asheville\, NC. \n**MUST pick up on April 11th unless prior arrangements have been made by emailing amy@creationcarealliance.org. Early pick-up is not available. Items will not be delivered until the morning of April 11th. \nNative shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion\, filter pollution from runoff\, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy. \nFull species list and descriptions \nPricing List \nYou will be able to place orders beginning on February 15th! \nPlants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources. For questions related to these or other native and invasive plant species\, email Western Region Program Coordinator Tony Ward. \n 
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/first-annual-native-shrub-and-plant-sale-in-asheville-nc-sales-open-on-february-15th/
LOCATION:The Outpost\, 521 Amboy Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Finkler":MAILTO:amy@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T163000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T221812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T221812Z
UID:2678-1707487200-1707496200@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Trash Trout River Cleanout Near Boone\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Want to get in the river and contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts. This week’s trash trout cleanout will be at Winkler’s Creek. Made from recycled materials\, this passive litter collection device will be sure to get you asking questions and feeling good about what we can do to mitigate the trash found in the river. \nWe’ve got the boots and waders. Just bring your love for river health! Sign up so we know your sizes and how many people to bring equipment for. \nKids are welcome at this event. However\, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/trash-trout-river-cleanout-near-boone-nc/
LOCATION:Boone Fire Station #2\, 1075 State Farm Rd\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Trash-Trout.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Woodburn":MAILTO:hannah@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T160000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T221025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T221135Z
UID:2674-1707483600-1707494400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Community Invasive Plant Workdays on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee\, NC
DESCRIPTION:MountainTrue\, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust\, is hosting a series of community volunteer workdays\, from February 9 through April 12\, to control non-native invasive plants and restore native habitat at the Jackson County Greenway. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like Chinese privet and Multiflora rose\, then treating the stumps. \nNo prior experience is necessary; we will provide tools and training. Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools\, gloves\, etc. We have large and small tasks available\, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please\, no pets. \nPlease bring: \nClosed-toed shoes (required)\nLong pants\nLong-sleeved shirts recommended\nWater and snacks \nLet’s work together to improve the wildlife habitat and natural beauty of the Greenway! \nContact Western Region Program Associate Eve Davis with any questions (wro-wq-habitat@creationcarealliance.org). \n 
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/community-invasive-plant-workdays-on-jackson-county-greenway-in-cullowhee-nc/
LOCATION:Jackson County Greenway Loop\, Monteith Gap Rd\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creationcarealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jackson-County-Greenway-invasives.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T190000
DTSTAMP:20261004T005152
CREATED:20240129T215734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T215734Z
UID:2670-1707413400-1707418800@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks in Hendersonville\, NC 2/8: Ecusta Trail Update and Plans for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the latest developments on planning and construction of the Ecusta Trail\, as well as potential trail enhancements and connections that could occur in the future. Initial construction of the Ecusta Trail will be bare bones\, but there is the potential for many types of amenities that will vastly improve the user experience and involve community collaboration. During this presentation\, Mark Tooley (president of The Friends of Ecusta Trail) will discuss some of the ideas that are being discussed for the future development of the trail. Studies have found that the more connectivity a trail has to other trails and popular destinations\, the more useful and desirable it becomes. Mark will share information about how the Ecusta Trail connects with existing trails or those being planned in the region which will help provide connectivity for an enhanced user experience. \nThe Friends of Ecusta Trail (FOET) has been in existence for nearly 15 years as an advocacy organization to create a rail trail on the unused rail line between Hendersonville and Brevard. FOET has worked with local governments\, private businesses\, non-governmental organizations\, and non-profits to gain community support for the trail during that time. After Ecusta Rails2Trail LLC. (a subsidiary of Conserving Carolina) purchased the rail line in 2021\, FOET has worked with Conserving Carolina to raise private funds to provide required local matching funds for the federal grants that have been received. Those grants that have been awarded\, totaling nearly $46 million\, will be used to build the entirety of the Ecusta Trail in the next several years. \nMark is a past board member of Conserving Carolina and has been a board member of FOET for nearly 10 years. He has been FOET’s president for the past two years and resides in Transylvania County. \n5:30 p.m.: Grab a drink and network with like-minded locals.\n6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new! \nHendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue\, and Trailside Brewing Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues\, have relevant discussions\, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event\, and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks\, just come and listen. Trailside Brewing Co. offers beer\, wine\, cider\, prosecco\, and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/green-drinks-in-hendersonville-nc-2-8-ecusta-trail-update-and-plans-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Trailside Brewing\, 873 Lenox Park Dr\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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