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Environmental Leadership Center
Warren Wilson College
Campus Box 6323
P.O. Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000

828.771.3006

Please refer comments or questions about this website to Phillip Ray Gibson @ pgibson@warren-wilson.edu.

GREEN CALENDAR

Western North Carolina's Source for Environmental Events!

DECEMBER

Mountain Green Lunch & Learn Series
Mon, Dec 01, 2008
Warren Wilson College
11:30am - 1:00pm
Green Lodging Certification
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Green Monday: Green Economy/Green Jobs
Mon, Dec 01, 2008
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute (formerly the Asheville Sustainability Center) presents a timely panel presentation and community discussion on the future of Western North Carolina. Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
6:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery. This Week: Alice Cohen from Ten Thousand Villages will talk about Fair Trade.
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Radical Passions with local author Kendall Hale
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
6:00 pm
Hear Kendall read from her recently published book, Radical Passions: A Memoir of Revolution and Healing. Kendall's book is a riveting acount of her journey through the 1960's into labor organizing of the 70's, and her path to a sustainable future. Accent on Books, 854 Merrimon Ave
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Blue Ridge Naturalist: Green Home Workshop
Sat, Dec 06, 2008
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Want to live greener? Learn how to immediately start greening your home, as well as options for larger projects. Reuter Center, UNCA
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The Asheville City Market Holiday Bash
Saturdays Dec. 6,13, & 21, 2008
10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Browse the displays of local food from Western North Carolina farmers, and also enjoy local gifts, live music, and activities. Pre-order baked goods and visit Silverbelle, the rein-goat. 161 South Charlotte Street, Asheville
Contact: (828)348-0340 or mike@asapconnections.org

Gardening in the Mountains: Planting for Privacy and Security
Tue, Dec 09, 2008
The North Carolina Arboretum
10:00 a.m Education Center
This informative program is offered in cooperation with Buncombe County Cooperative Extension and regional Master Gardeners.
http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/buckslips/December_2008.htm

Collections Walk: Winterberries
Wed, Dec 10, 2008
The North Carolina Arboretum
1 p.m Baker Exhibit Center Lobby
This monthly walk focuses on various seasonal features of the Arboretum's cultivated and wild plant collections. Wear sturdy footwear for walking.
http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/buckslips/December_2008.htm

Book Signing - “Bark House Style: Sustainable Designs from Nature”
Sat, Dec 13, 2008
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Chris McCurry hopes to cement the architectural style of bark shingle homes with 2008 Gibbs Smith new-release, top selling book, “Bark House Style: Sustainable Designs from Nature.” Mast General Store - Spruce Pine, North Carolina
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Tea By The Trees
Sat. & Sun., Dec. 13,14, 20 & 21, 2008
North Carolina Arboretum
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Held at the Baker Exhibit Center lobby with holiday trees and a cozy fireplace in the background, Tea by the Trees offers visitors a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty during a scrumptious afternoon tea party. Assorted teas, tea sandwiches, pastries, fruit and chocolates will be served. Participants must pre-register. The program cost includes parking fee and is $15 for adults and $9 for children ages 5 to 12. Members receive 10% discount.
http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/buckslips/December_2008.htm

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Dec 19, 2008
06:00 pm
Event
Damon Dickinson will present What Big Oil doesn't want you to know about Ethanol, The Holy Grail of fuels.
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Asheville City Market Holiday Bash
Sat, Dec 20, 2008
10:00 am
Browse the displays of local food from Western North Carolina farmers, and also enjoy local gifts, live music, and activities. Pre-order baked goods and visit Silverbelle, the rein-goat.
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Madison County Farmers & Artisans Market
Sat, Dec 20, 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Browse the displays of local food from Western North Carolina farmers, and also enjoy local gifts, live music, and activities. Indoors at Fiddlestix, 37 Dogwood St, Mars Hill.
http://www.asapconnections.org/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,155/did,64/func,details/

North Asheville Tailgate Holiday Market
Sat, Dec 20, 2008
10:00 am
Browse the displays of local food from Western North Carolina farmers, and also enjoy local gifts, live music, and activities. Located on UNCA campus.

www.asapconnections.org/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,155/did,65/func,details/

Through December 31: Thoreau's Walden/ Our Weakening Web
The North Carolina Arboretum
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
The Baker Exhibit Center presents unique exhibits that promote preservation of the Earth's richness and biological diversity. Our Weakening Web, with interactive components to encourage hands-on learning, explores the process of extinction and the ecological relationships that bind all life forms together. Photography exhibit Thoreau's Walden offers visitors a chance to return to the outdoors, and capture the natural beauty that inspired Henry David Thoreau. In the Exhibit Greenhouse, look for three living dioramas of well-known North Carolina habitats, and discover how much we have lost from each.
Baker Exhibit Center
http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/buckslips/December_2008.htm

JANUARY

Christmas Tree Recycling Project
Dec.26, 2008 - Jan.10, 2009
Trees may be dropped off at a designated site in front of the administration building in Jackson Park, on Saturday, January 10 from 9:00AM-2:00PM Christmas trees will be chipped into mulch, to collect mulch bring a box or bag, rain or shine, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Jan 02, 2009
6:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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T-shirt Contest for Headwaters Outfitters River Clean-up
Between Now and Jan. 5, 2008
show-off your artistic talent! Enter your river clean-up themed t-shirt designs to Headwaters Outfitters between now and Monday, January 5th. The winner will receive a free t-shirt and prizes worth $500! All entries will be on display at the Transylvania Community Arts Council in Brevard, NC from January 12th through the 19th. For more information contact Headwaters Outfitters at (828)877-3106 or visit www.headwatersoutfitters.com.

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Jan 09, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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Common Sense at the Nuclear Crossroads meeting
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
06:00 pm
Energy
A grassroots group based in Asheville that focuses on the transport of radioactive materials and nuclear industries in the Southeast.
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Research Station Strategic Planning Meeting
Jan.14, 2009
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Here is your opportunity to let our administrators know how important local agricultural research is to you and what kind of research needs to be done in the future (organic? Relevant to small farms?, etc.).Working together, we can help insure that agriculture continues to have a strong future in North Carolina.
Mountain Research Station, 265 Test Farm Road, Waynesville, NC (828)456-3943
For more information: http://www.ncagr.com/research/strategicplan.htm.

Deepening the Human-Nature Connection Course
Jan 15 - Mar, 2009
Thursdays 2:00-4:00
Reuters Center on UNC Asheville's Campus
Course
The theme of the course is Separation from Nature and its destructive effects on self, Earth and its beings, and humanity; and Reconnection with Nature as a movement toward healing and wholeness for self, Earth, and humanity.
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Commercial Organic Production and Certification Class
Jan.15 2009 - Mar.19 2009
NC Cooperative Extension presents: A workshop for farmers wanting to begin or transition to Commercial-Scale, Certified Organic Production Of Vegetable and Fruit Crops. For more information, call the Ashe County Cooperative Extension office at (336) 846-5850, or e-mail Richard Boylan at richard_boylan@ncsu.edu

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Jan 16, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference in Chattanooga
Wed., Jan 21, 2009 -Sun., Jan 25, 2009
8:00.am.
Course for serious organic and sustainable farmers, this conference from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group is an event that your farming operation or local foods organization can't afford to miss!
Chattanooga, TN
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Jan 23, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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Building Bridges: Going Beyond Racism Through Understanding and Respect (Course)
Mon, Jan 26, 2009
7:00 pm
Hundreds of Asheville citizens have learned about the history & present day reality of race relations in our community through this well respected program now in its 16th yr. Come & find out how you can take action to create a more equitable community.
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Choices for Sustainable Living book discussion course
Mon, Jan 26, 2009
07:00 pm
Course
A 7 session course by the Northwest Earth Institute exploring the meaning of sustainable living and the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on the earth. Register by Jan 7.
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Healthy Children Healthy Planet Book Discussion Course
Tue, Jan 27, 2009
07:00 pm
Course
A 7 session course by the Northwest Earth Institute explores ways to create meaningful family time and healthy environments for children. It also discusses how the pervasive effects of advertising, media, and our consumer culture can influence a child.
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Jan 30, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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FEBRUARY

WNC Alliance Meeting
Thu, Feb 05, 2009
07:00 pm
Buncombe County meeting to be agents of change for the environment.
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Feb 06, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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Green Business Alliance
Tue, Feb 10, 2009
06:00 pm
Speaker TBA
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Feb 13, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
read more >>

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
read more >>

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Feb 27, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
read more >>

MARCH

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Mar 06, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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Green Business Alliance
Tue, Mar 10, 2009
06:00 pm
Speaker TBA
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Mar 13, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
read more >>

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Mar 20, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
read more >>

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Mar 27, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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APRIL

Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Apr 03, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
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Sustainable Land Development Conference
Tue Apr 7 - Wed Apr 8, 2009
08:00 am
Get educated with two FULL days of informative, best-practice sessions and keynotes to increase your effectiveness and profitability on such topics as finance, sustainable development, business management, entitlements, the latest innovations, & much more
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Asheville Green Drinks
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
06:00 pm
A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Every Friday night at 6:00 at BoBo Gallery.
read more >>