SA (5/18), 10am-2pm - Asheville Greenworks and RiverLink seek volunteers to help clean streams and roads near the French Broad River. A social gathering will follow at RiverLink Performance and Sculpture Plaza. Boats, canoes and kayaks are also needed. Info, location and registration: volunteer@ashevillegreenworks.org or riverlink.org. [comment / share]
3rd SATURDAYS, 5pm - Asheville's Green Grannies invites the public to "Sing for the Climate" at Vance Monument downtown. Info and song: avl.mx/prph. [comment / share]
SU (5/19), 1-3pm - The WNC Green Building Council invites the public to tour a gold-level green-built certified home in Fairview. "The energy efficient contemporary mountain home design is rich in detail and sustainable features." Free. Info and directions: info@wncgbc.org. [comment / share]
WE (5/22), 6pm - Asheville Green Drinks will present a powerpoint presentation on the threat of genetically engineered trees. Held at Olive or Twist Restaurant and Bar, 81 Broadway St. Networking and socializing at 5:30pm. Free. Info: ashevillegreendrinks.com. [comment / share]
TH (5/23), 11am-4pm - The WNC Alliance will visit EnergyXchange, 66 EnergyXchange Drive, Burnsville, for a guided tour focusing on sources of alternative renewable energy like solar photovoltaic systems, wood waste and more. Potluck and picnic will follow. $5. Info: energyxchange.org. [comment / share]
MO (5/27), 4-9pm - Scientific experts and members of frontline communities affected by genetically engineered trees, mountaintop-removal mining, fracking, biomass and nuclear power will share information and experience at Toy Boat Community Space, 101 Fairview Road. The evening will include a free community dinner. Info: treebiotech2013.org. [comment / share]
TH (5/30), 4-6pm - A community meeting to launch AMAZED, Asheville Metro Area Zero Energy District, will be held at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston St. Free. Info: Cecil@cecilbothwell.com. [comment / share]
TU (6/4), 10am - RiverLink will host a tour of the Metropolitan Sewage District of Buncombe County, departing from 2028 Riverside Drive. Free; registration required. Info: efraser@unca.edu or (910) 274-1967. [comment / share]
WNC Mountain Treasures: the Future of our National Foreststs: WE (6/5), 7pm - A meeting of the Sierra Club will feature "WNC Mountain Treasures: The Future of Our National Foreststs," with Jill Gottesman of The Wilderness Society. Held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place. Free. [comment / share]
3rd SATURDAYS, 5pm - Asheville's Green Grannies invites the public to "Sing for the Climate" at Vance Monument downtown. Info and song: avl.mx/prph. [comment / share]
