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December 21. 2024

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Volunteer to help with Helene recovery

Ongoing: Help staff supply stations, assist residents directly and repair damage to our public lands. Find a list of host organizations on our Helene Relief webpage.

 

Kingston Coal Ash Disaster 16th Anniversary

Dec. 22: On this day in 2008, a dike containing toxic coal ash from TVA’s coal-fired Kingston Fossil Plant ruptured, releasing over one billion gallons of coal ash slurry into surrounding rivers and neighborhoods.

 

Light Up the Night - New Year's Hike

Jan. 1, 12-2 a.m.: Start off the New Year on a "de-light-full" hike through the night in Warriors Path State Park. Kingsport, Tenn. 

 

Fayette Station Polar Swim

Jan. 1, 1-2 p.m.: An annual New Year’s Day tradition where New River Gorge locals gather. Participants must sign a liability waiver to participate. Fayetteville, W.Va. 

First Day Hike: Moonshiner's Run

Jan. 1, 3-4:30 p.m.: Join Ranger Rodriguez for the Moonshiner's Run Trail at Roan Mountain State Park. Roan Mountain, Tenn. 

 

Outdoor Photography: Wildlife

Jan. 11, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.: Head to Mill Mountain Discovery Center for a Wildlife Photography Workshop. Roanoke, Va.

 

ReImagine Appalachia’s 2025 Strategy Summit

Jan. 14-15: Discussion of the coalition’s various agenda topics and organizing them into a work plan for the upcoming year. 

 

Wind Power in Virginia, Offshore and Onshore

Jan 14, 7-8:30 p.m.: Hear why the Sierra Club is so excited about wind power in Virginia online or at the Science Museum of Virginia. Richmond, Va.

 

Virginia General Assembly Preview

Jan. 15: Join our webinar to learn about Appalachian Voices’ priorities at the state capitol during the 2025 General Assembly.

New Economy Network's Y'all Come Event

Jan. 16, 6 p.m.: Gather for snacks, networking, New Year's cheer and info about the General Assembly session. Big Stone Gap, Va. 

 

Evergreen Ball

Jan. 25: Help raise funds for Great Smoky Mountains National Park with dining, dancing, auctioned items and more! At Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

 

Kentucky Conservation Committee Legislative Summit 2025

Jan 26, 1-5 p.m.: A conference on critical stateside environmental issues on Kentucky State University’s campus. Frankfort, Ky. 

 

Virginia EV Day at the Capitol 2025

Jan. 29, 10 a.m.: Join Electrifying Virginia Partnership for a day focused on the benefits of multimodal transportation electrification. Richmond, Va.

 

Getting the Grant: Successfully Applying for ARC Funding Opportunities

Jan. 30, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Join Appalachian Regional Commission program staff, state partners and grantees to learn about funding opportunities and engage with community leaders. Charleston, W.Va.

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