Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Shamanic Global Healing Meditation
Mar 29 @ 9:45 pm – 10:30 pm
online

Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Volunteers: Support local middle school students in an annual writing competition, Do The Write Thing
Mar 30 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
85 Mountain St

We are recruiting volunteers to support the efforts of local middle school students in an annual writing competition, Do The Write Thing. Open to all Asheville City and Buncombe County middle school students, this national competition, hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, encourages students to examine the causes and impact of youth violence and to share their ideas to stop it.

Your Role

We are seeking volunteers to read, review and score each student’s written submission (essay, poem, short story, or song). This is an excellent opportunity to support and engage with students and make a positive impact in our community.

Volunteers are needed on March 29 & 30. For full details, and to volunteer, click the button below. Thank you for supporting our youth as they work to develop solutions that make a difference in our community.

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Build Crew Work Days Hendersonville Theatre
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required

Monday, April 3, 2023
Dogwood Alliance Ambassador Meeting
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm
online w/ Dogwood Alliance

We need inspired, compassionate Ambassadors. You can help to spread the word and speak truth to power. You can help us grow the movement to protect Southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging.

By signing up to be an Ambassador, you’ll receive:

  • Regular updates
  • Exclusive event invitations
  • Opportunities to shape this important work
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Shamanic Global Healing Meditation
Apr 5 @ 9:45 pm – 10:30 pm
online

Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Literacy Together Online Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom

Literacy Together has a determined group of students waiting for volunteer tutors so they can move forward on their goals for a better future. We’re offering in-person and remote volunteer opportunities. We have programs teaching English to immigrants, adult literacy for folks working on a GED, and youth literacy for kids struggling to learn to read. In addition, we welcome everyone -even if they are not ready to volunteer- to attend to learn about the literacy challenges we face in Buncombe County. Thank you!

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Shamanic Global Healing Meditation
Apr 12 @ 9:45 pm – 10:30 pm
online

Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Build Crew Work Days Hendersonville Theatre
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required

Park Day at the Smith-McDowell House
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Smith-McDowell House

The Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) is proud to participate in the American Battlefield Trust’s annual Park Day. On this day, volunteers across the country team up to clean, maintain, and learn about the history of battlefields and site associated with the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Our event takes place on the grounds of the Smith-McDowell House, the headquarters of WNCHA and also a site related to the American Civil War. Volunteers of all ages are welcome!

The day’s activities begin with sign-in at 9am on the patio at the rear entrance to Smith-McDowell House. Volunteers will rake leaves, pick up debris, spread mulch, weed gardens, clear dead shrubs and trees, and plant new ones (if available). We are committed to maintaining the Olmsted landscape restored for us by the Men’s Garden Club of Asheville. We are grateful for their participation.

We will provide bottled water as well as pizza, and will feature an educational speaker at lunch time. Please help us plan by registering in advance and letting us know your lunch preferences (either pepperoni or cheese pizza)

Let’s PULL Together — Pick Up Leicester Litter
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leicester Community Center

Let’s all PULL together to Pick Up Leicester Litter and make our community a cleaner and safer place to live! Bags, gloves, safety vests, etc will be provided by AVL Greenworks.

We invite everyone to this event who will enjoy a cleaner Leicester landscape!

Spiritual Fusions Psychic + Holistic “Pop-Up” Expo
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
WNC Ag Center--Virgina C. Boone Building (Gate #5)

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!
Join our spiritual community for a weekend of healing therapists, intuitive consultants, aura photography, health professionals, psychics, an array of crystals, jewelry, gifts and more!

Readings $20 per Session!

Daily admission is only $6 and children under 12 are free! Join us from 10:00 am-6:00 pm each day where readings are only $20 per session while some healing sessions require 2 sessions i.e. 30 minutes for maximum effectiveness. The perfect opportunity to experience different modalities!

Conveniently located to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Greenville!

For even more information and updates on our talented participants, be sure to like our Facebook page and visit our website page for even more information!

Contact: Itha Trantham 828-329-9493

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!
Join our spiritual community for a weekend of healing therapists, intuitive consultants, aura photography, health professionals, psychics, an array of crystals, jewelry, gifts and more!

Readings $20 per Session!

Daily admission is only $6 and children under 12 are free! Join us from 10:00 am-6:00 pm each day where readings are only $20 per session while some healing sessions require 2 sessions i.e. 30 minutes for maximum effectiveness. The perfect opportunity to experience different modalities!

Conveniently located to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Greenville!

For even more information and updates on our talented participants, be sure to like our Facebook page and visit our website page for even more information!

Contact: Itha Trantham 828-329-9493

Sunday, April 16, 2023
Spiritual Fusions Psychic + Holistic “Pop-Up” Expo
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
WNC Ag Center--Virgina C. Boone Building (Gate #5)

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!
Join our spiritual community for a weekend of healing therapists, intuitive consultants, aura photography, health professionals, psychics, an array of crystals, jewelry, gifts and more!

Readings $20 per Session!

Daily admission is only $6 and children under 12 are free! Join us from 10:00 am-6:00 pm each day where readings are only $20 per session while some healing sessions require 2 sessions i.e. 30 minutes for maximum effectiveness. The perfect opportunity to experience different modalities!

Conveniently located to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Greenville!

For even more information and updates on our talented participants, be sure to like our Facebook page and visit our website page for even more information!

Contact: Itha Trantham 828-329-9493

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!
Join our spiritual community for a weekend of healing therapists, intuitive consultants, aura photography, health professionals, psychics, an array of crystals, jewelry, gifts and more!

Readings $20 per Session!

Daily admission is only $6 and children under 12 are free! Join us from 10:00 am-6:00 pm each day where readings are only $20 per session while some healing sessions require 2 sessions i.e. 30 minutes for maximum effectiveness. The perfect opportunity to experience different modalities!

Conveniently located to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Greenville!

For even more information and updates on our talented participants, be sure to like our Facebook page and visit our website page for even more information!

Contact: Itha Trantham 828-329-9493

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Volunteer with Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Apr 18 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Welcome to our online volunteer calendar!

Whether sorting donations in the ReStore, hammering on the construction site, or assisting families with critical home repair, we hope you’ll find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you!

  • Our construction sites are open! Sign-up to build with us with just your email and first name. No password is required. If you need additional assistance please email Stephanie Wallace.
  • Looking to schedule a team build day? We welcome corporate and faith groups year-round. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please email Zoe Trout.
  • Looking for ReStore opportunities? Please email Carrie Burgin.

 

  • Building together for 40 years

    Homes

    Safe, stable housing is linked to improved health, better educational outcomes, financial stability, and much more. See data below.

    Hope

    With thousands already served, those seeking stable housing can see what safe, decent housing has done for others and what it can do for them.

    Communities

    Communities are built when neighbors connect. Through our homebuyer education program, neighbors get to know each other long before move-in day.

    Since incorporating on February 11, 1983, thousands of local adults and children have benefitted from AAHH’s affordable Homeownership and Home Repair Programs. Each home build and home repair project has been an exercise in partnership. Volunteers, donors, advocates, homeowners, and ReStore supporters – folks of various religions, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and political beliefs – unite around a shared vision and build homes, communities, and hope.

    We are grateful to all who have been part of the journey thus far. And we invite new partners to our work. There is still much work to be done, and it will take all of us

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Volunteer with Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Apr 19 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Welcome to our online volunteer calendar!

Whether sorting donations in the ReStore, hammering on the construction site, or assisting families with critical home repair, we hope you’ll find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you!

  • Our construction sites are open! Sign-up to build with us with just your email and first name. No password is required. If you need additional assistance please email Stephanie Wallace.
  • Looking to schedule a team build day? We welcome corporate and faith groups year-round. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please email Zoe Trout.
  • Looking for ReStore opportunities? Please email Carrie Burgin.

 

  • Building together for 40 years

    Homes

    Safe, stable housing is linked to improved health, better educational outcomes, financial stability, and much more. See data below.

    Hope

    With thousands already served, those seeking stable housing can see what safe, decent housing has done for others and what it can do for them.

    Communities

    Communities are built when neighbors connect. Through our homebuyer education program, neighbors get to know each other long before move-in day.

    Since incorporating on February 11, 1983, thousands of local adults and children have benefitted from AAHH’s affordable Homeownership and Home Repair Programs. Each home build and home repair project has been an exercise in partnership. Volunteers, donors, advocates, homeowners, and ReStore supporters – folks of various religions, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and political beliefs – unite around a shared vision and build homes, communities, and hope.

    We are grateful to all who have been part of the journey thus far. And we invite new partners to our work. There is still much work to be done, and it will take all of us

Shamanic Global Healing Meditation
Apr 19 @ 9:45 pm – 10:30 pm
online

Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Volunteer with Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Apr 20 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Welcome to our online volunteer calendar!

Whether sorting donations in the ReStore, hammering on the construction site, or assisting families with critical home repair, we hope you’ll find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you!

  • Our construction sites are open! Sign-up to build with us with just your email and first name. No password is required. If you need additional assistance please email Stephanie Wallace.
  • Looking to schedule a team build day? We welcome corporate and faith groups year-round. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please email Zoe Trout.
  • Looking for ReStore opportunities? Please email Carrie Burgin.

 

  • Building together for 40 years

    Homes

    Safe, stable housing is linked to improved health, better educational outcomes, financial stability, and much more. See data below.

    Hope

    With thousands already served, those seeking stable housing can see what safe, decent housing has done for others and what it can do for them.

    Communities

    Communities are built when neighbors connect. Through our homebuyer education program, neighbors get to know each other long before move-in day.

    Since incorporating on February 11, 1983, thousands of local adults and children have benefitted from AAHH’s affordable Homeownership and Home Repair Programs. Each home build and home repair project has been an exercise in partnership. Volunteers, donors, advocates, homeowners, and ReStore supporters – folks of various religions, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and political beliefs – unite around a shared vision and build homes, communities, and hope.

    We are grateful to all who have been part of the journey thus far. And we invite new partners to our work. There is still much work to be done, and it will take all of us

Clean Up the Cascades and Upper Nantahala
Apr 20 @ 2:30 pm
Nantahala River Cascades, Nantahala, NC
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Friday, April 21, 2023
Volunteer with Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Apr 21 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Welcome to our online volunteer calendar!

Whether sorting donations in the ReStore, hammering on the construction site, or assisting families with critical home repair, we hope you’ll find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you!

  • Our construction sites are open! Sign-up to build with us with just your email and first name. No password is required. If you need additional assistance please email Stephanie Wallace.
  • Looking to schedule a team build day? We welcome corporate and faith groups year-round. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please email Zoe Trout.
  • Looking for ReStore opportunities? Please email Carrie Burgin.

 

  • Building together for 40 years

    Homes

    Safe, stable housing is linked to improved health, better educational outcomes, financial stability, and much more. See data below.

    Hope

    With thousands already served, those seeking stable housing can see what safe, decent housing has done for others and what it can do for them.

    Communities

    Communities are built when neighbors connect. Through our homebuyer education program, neighbors get to know each other long before move-in day.

    Since incorporating on February 11, 1983, thousands of local adults and children have benefitted from AAHH’s affordable Homeownership and Home Repair Programs. Each home build and home repair project has been an exercise in partnership. Volunteers, donors, advocates, homeowners, and ReStore supporters – folks of various religions, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and political beliefs – unite around a shared vision and build homes, communities, and hope.

    We are grateful to all who have been part of the journey thus far. And we invite new partners to our work. There is still much work to be done, and it will take all of us

Higher Brain Living Happy Hour
Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
TruthSpring

The purpose of the Meet-up is to introduce you to a new revolutionary path of personal growth and transformation that is designed for busy Westerners. You no longer need to go live in a cave, leave your family and meditate 6-8 hours a day to achieve your full potential.

There will be a presentation by Marty Clemons, who is one of only a handful of Mastery Higher Brain Living facilitators in the country, She will explain the system and do a live demo of the technique.

Saturday, April 22, 2023
Volunteer with Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Apr 22 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Welcome to our online volunteer calendar!

Whether sorting donations in the ReStore, hammering on the construction site, or assisting families with critical home repair, we hope you’ll find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you!

  • Our construction sites are open! Sign-up to build with us with just your email and first name. No password is required. If you need additional assistance please email Stephanie Wallace.
  • Looking to schedule a team build day? We welcome corporate and faith groups year-round. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please email Zoe Trout.
  • Looking for ReStore opportunities? Please email Carrie Burgin.

 

  • Building together for 40 years

    Homes

    Safe, stable housing is linked to improved health, better educational outcomes, financial stability, and much more. See data below.

    Hope

    With thousands already served, those seeking stable housing can see what safe, decent housing has done for others and what it can do for them.

    Communities

    Communities are built when neighbors connect. Through our homebuyer education program, neighbors get to know each other long before move-in day.

    Since incorporating on February 11, 1983, thousands of local adults and children have benefitted from AAHH’s affordable Homeownership and Home Repair Programs. Each home build and home repair project has been an exercise in partnership. Volunteers, donors, advocates, homeowners, and ReStore supporters – folks of various religions, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and political beliefs – unite around a shared vision and build homes, communities, and hope.

    We are grateful to all who have been part of the journey thus far. And we invite new partners to our work. There is still much work to be done, and it will take all of us

Pisgah Project Day
Apr 22 @ 12:09 am – 1:09 am
Pisgah Ranger District
The Pisgah Conservancy is pleased to announce the return of Pisgah Project Day, a community work day that allows volunteers to make hands-on improvements to the Pisgah Ranger District, on April 22. Interested volunteers are invited to register at www.pisgahconservancy.org now through April 17.
Pisgah Project Day was first held in September 2016 and returned last spring after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pisgah Project Day 2022 resulted in 1,320 working hours spent improving the Pisgah Ranger District across 23 different projects in a single day thanks to the more than 325 individuals who volunteered.
This year’s projects include bridge construction and repair, maintenance and viewshed improvement, trail maintenance, graffiti removal, trash removal, gardening, invasive species removal, and much more.
Volunteers will be working at project sites throughout the Pisgah Ranger District, including at Looking Glass Falls and Fryingpan Tower and on Sam Knob, Barnett Branch, Cat Gap, Estatoe, Daniel Ridge, and Turkeypen Gap trails.
The following sponsors have collectively contributed more than $55,000 toward this year’s event: Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, Hunter Subaru, Blue Ridge Orthodontics, D.D. Bullwinkel’s Outdoors, Fisher Realty, Mast General Store, Motion Makers Bicycle Shop and Sycamore Cycles, Oskar Blues Brewery, Pilot Cove, Range Urgent Care, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Vulcan Materials Company, Adventure Pisgah, Bartlett Tree Experts, Comporium, GRAYL, Looking Glass Realty, O.P. Taylor’s, Pisgah Coffee Roasters, Piney Mountain Bike Lounge, Pisgah Map Co., REI, Water Oak Dental, 3Oak Handcrafted, Altura Architects, Brevard Insurance Company, ELEVATE Physical Therapy, First Citizens Bank, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, Gaia Herbs, PLATT, and Unplug with Nature Hiking Group.
The following partner groups are involved in Pisgah Project Day: U.S. Forest Service, Back Country Horsemen of Pisgah, Carolina Climbers Coalition, Carolina Mountain Club, FIND Outdoors, Further Trails, NC Fish and Wildlife Conservation Council, Pisgah Area SORBA, Pisgah Cowboys, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards, Trail Dynamics, Transylvania County Extension Master Gardeners, and Trout Unlimited.
The Pisgah Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide funding to preserve the natural resources and scenic beauty of the Pisgah Ranger District and to enhance the recreational experience of all visitors to Pisgah. For more information, visit www.pisgahconservancy.org.
Get Involved: Earth Day Cleanup
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
various locations in Asheville

 

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to help Buncombe County beautify its parks? The 2023 Earth Day cleanup is a volunteer day for community members, schools, clubs, organizations, businesses, etc to engage in a hands-on way to clean up various parks throughout Buncombe County in preparation for increased use as warm weather amps up. This will include Lake Julian Park, Charles D Owen Park, Buncombe County Sports Park, Ledges Whitewater Park, and Alexander River Park.

The event is Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day) from 9 a.m.-noon. The tasks volunteers can help with include litter pickup and landscaping. The litter pickup would include cleaning up trash and debris from along roadways, walking paths, entrances to parks, and wooded areas. The landscaping opportunities include:

  • Trimming limbs and shrubs
  • Planting flower plugs and other small plants and bushes along buildings and picnic shelters, park entrances, in garden areas and on embankments
  • Rejuvenating garden areas with wildflower seeds and plugs, and watering plants, clearing brush
  • Removing fallen limbs, overgrowth from pathways planted areas,
  • Removing invasive species from choking out native species in some areas.

Volunteer groups are limited in capacity by location and volunteers can choose which park and task they would like to be involved with. Volunteers will be provided materials such as gloves, litter pickers, trash bags, loppers, shovels, shears, watering cans, seedlings, bulbs, shrubs, flowers, safety vests, etc. Registration is available on Simpletix and is set to be active March 15-April 15.

Activation in the Park
Apr 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
French Broad River Park
Activation in the Park

Activation in the Park

French Broad River Park: Go to the parking lot off of Riverview Drive, which is off of Amboy Rd. Find the cobalt blue canopy tent!

We will be as close to as directly across the parking lot as we can, near the water, with the tent (go past the bathrooms and head to the water). So, you should be able to find us pretty easily if it’s your first time).

We’ll enjoy meditations/visualizations, psychic ability empowerment, chakra activations, and lively discussions about how we can participate in the evolution of the new earth… a world where truth and the ethos of love (e.g.: Law of One) are the guiding forces.

All who are interested in spiritual growth and evolution and getting to know others who are “on their wavelength” are welcome.

NOTE: Bring a chair, pillow, or towel to sit on, an open mind, and energies of love, receptivity, and curiosity.

We look forward to meeting you!