Coal company threatens the Monongahela
Read about South Fork Coal Company’s impacts on the Gauley River watershed, then join us either May 21 or May 29 at 6 p.m., where we will discuss these threats to West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest and steps we can take to protect this vital public land.
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Solar’s here to stay at the YMCA!
Earlier this spring, community members and local leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting of the Tazewell YMCA’s new solar array, which is expected to provide up to $40,000 in energy cost savings per year for the facility.
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Tell the Army Corps: Reject MVP Southgate
Federal regulators are reviewing a permit application for the 31-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension. Sign the petition to protect our waterways from the Southgate pipeline!
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Volunteer to help with Helene recovery
Ongoing: Help host organizations, staff supply stations, assist residents directly, and repair damage to our public lands.
Southwest Virginia Solar Summit
May 21, 3-5 p.m.: Inaugural event about solar work in the region! Free registration includes a free meal and live music. Wise, Va.
MVP Southgate Army Corps Virtual Comment Party
May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Join Appalachian Voices, POWHR Coalition, ARTivism Virginia and other partners to learn how to draft and submit comments in opposition to the project! Virtual.
Stream Restoration after the Hurricane
May 24, 10-11:30 a.m.: A talk with a local expert about how native plants play a pivotal role in restoring the form and function of streams. Brevard, N.C.
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How to Stop a Gas Plant Workshop
May 28, 6-7 p.m.: Fight back against gas expansion in Virginia and oppose the Chesterfield Gas Plant! Hosted by Appalachian Voices and Third Act Richmond. Midlothian, Va.
Garden Art Gala 2025
June 5, 5-7 p.m.: A free event to foster creativity and strengthen community bonds with art, music and more. Knoxville, Tenn.
National Trails Day
June 7: Get outdoors, connect with your community and give back to the trails you love. Join a local hike or host your own! Nationwide.
Seedtime on the Cumberland
June 6-7: Appalshop's free festival will feature music, art, local crafters, and food. Whitesburg, Ky.
Bike Ride: Allegheny Highlands Trail
June 8, 10 a.m.: A 20-mile moderate bicycle ride and picnic on a paved rail-trail. A ride highlight will be the Western Maryland Railroad Bridge and Depot in Parsons. Hendricks, W.Va.
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Transforming Shuttered Coal Plants into Modern Manufacturing Hubs
June 12, 1 p.m.: Hear ReImagine Appalachia discuss its new white paper, “Developing Shuttered Coal Plants into Eco-Industrial Park.” Virtual.
15th Annual Dragonfly Day
June 14, 9:30 a.m.: Study dragonflies “at home” in their habitats, and learn how best to record observations with photographs. Kingsport, Tenn.
2025 MLK March/Parade and Juneteenth Celebration
June 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Join the MLK Commemorative Commission to celebrate freedom, heritage and community! Knoxville, Tenn.
Warren Wilson Climate Summit
June 20-22: Demonstrations, art installations, guided walks, music performances, panel discussions, networking events and workshops, including one led by Appalachian Voices! Swannanoa, N.C.
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Offices in:
Boone, NC • Charlottesville, VA
Knoxville, TN • Norton, VA
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