Record #:

41266

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Over the past several decades, RiverLink has been an organization dedicated to cleaning up the banks of the French Broad River, and has since created two new parks with the help of numerous volunteers.

Source:

Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 4, April 2018, p68-69

Subject(s):

French Broad River; Asheville; Volunteerism; Environmental action groups

Record #:

41268

Author(s):

Crawford, Belle

Abstract:

The Energy Savers Network is a new organization that helps reduce carbon footprints by building energy efficient homes.

Source:

Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 4, April 2018, p78-79

Subject(s):

Energy efficiency; Sustainability ; Climate change; Buncombe County; Volunteerism

Record #:

41269

Author(s):

Kay, Kiesa

Abstract:

Community gardens are built in areas and largely maintained by volunteers. Members from different regional gardens meet seasonally to share seeds, tools, and resources.

Source:

Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 4, April 2018, p82-84

Subject(s):

Gardens and gardening; Community gardens; Western North Carolina ; Volunteerism