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Black Mountains Conservation Project is a project of the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition whichseeks to educate local communities about this unique biological region. Carolina Health and Environment Community Center is a virtual center where individuals and community groups can find information about health and environmental issues. Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
is a local nonprofit conservation organization that works with families
and landowners in Henderson, Transylvania and neighboring parts of
Buncombe, Rutherford and Jackson counties to preserve the land that is
important for our communities. For more information, The Environmental Quality Institute is a project of UNCA dedicated to conducting research on water contamination. North Carolina National Forests offers contact information for local ranger stations as well as links to maps of area forests. Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society
meets 7:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month, January through
October, at the Salvation Army building, Grove Street between Third and
Fourth avenues.
Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission works
to safeguard the City's heritage by preserving any property therein
that embodies important elements of its culture, history, architectural
history or prehistory.
of area forests. Riverlink
is revitalizing the French Broad River and its tributaries. Visit their
site for the latest on their plans and for information about their many
river celebrations and events. Southern
Appalachian Biodiversity Project is dedicated to the protection
of Southern Appalachia's native ecosystems and wildlife through education,
public organizing, and legal advocacy. Trout
Unlimited Land-of-Sky is an organization of anglers and conservationists
dedicated to the protection of trout and their habitat. Visit their site
to learn more about those trout streams within casting distance of Asheville. WNC Nature Center was voted "best place to take kids" in Western North Carolina; however, old and young alike will enjoy observing the butterfly garden, encountering the red wolf, mountain lions and bobcats, petting the farm animals, and exploring the interactive Nature Lab. Western North Carolina Sierra Club holds monthly educational program meetings and organizes a number of great hikes in the area. |
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