Gardening in the Mountains presents: The Myth of the “Climate Haven”

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Thu, Aug 21, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
2025-08-21T10:00:00-04:00
2025-08-21T11:00:00-04:00
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Buncombe County, NC, USA
Free
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Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Presenters: Drake Fowler, Executive Director, North Carolina Arboretum

Program Description: We often see Asheville, North Carolina, as a “climate haven,” and we were all shaken by the impacts of Hurricane Helene last September.

In this thought-provoking talk, Drake Fowler, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Arboretum, discusses our first-hand experience living through this major geological event and what it reveals about the vulnerability—and potential—of our landscapes.

Learn how local professionals and other specialists are charting a path toward long-term recovery, and explore strategies for building more resilient gardens and communities in a changing climate.

The presentation is free, and registration with Eventbrite is required.

If you have questions, contact the Buncombe County Extension office at 828-255-5522.