Projects
Ashevillage In Action highlights a spectrum of local sustainability projects that are already on-the-ground in Asheville. Each of the 14 projects has an important role in a sustainable community. Come find your own place within Ashevillage, and help create our resilient and long-lasting community. 

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Project basics - Everyone is welcome!!!
Pre-registration is NOT required, but your RSVP is appreciated to give us a sense of numbers: www.ashevillage.org/RSVP
• All ages, skill-levels, families & friends are welcome.
• Join any project for any or all of the time. Some projects
will be roaming, so if you’re late call the listed contact #.
• Kids are welcome -and- need to be with a guardian.
• All projects are rain or shine: bring rain gear if needed.
• All projects are from 10am – 5pm, unless otherwise noted.
• Lunch will be from 1 – 2pm. Bring a bagged lunch.
• Bicycling & carpooling are encouraged.
For more info: ABC@ashevillage.org, 828.225.8820

BRING: Appropriate clothing and footwear, sun hat, water, bagged lunch, friends, camera and a fun attitude!

NOTE: Ashevillage in Action is a free community-wide event! If you are able to make a contribution toward ABC, it is greatly appreciated and will help cover expenses. Your donation can be in cash or checks made out to: “Ashevillage Building Convergence.” Thank you!

Water
Scarcity Into Abundance: Harvesting rainwater
We will mix sand, clay, and straw to construct a water catchment system, which will hold two rain barrels and a sink with counter top.
Where: Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill Street, 28801
Bring: Clothes to get dirty in, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Dickson Community Garden, Patti Evans, patti.evans@asheville.k12.nc.us, http://www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/dic/default.aspx, http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2004/profiles/isaac-dickson.pdf

Our Beloved River: French Broad River Clean-up
Let's clean up our beautiful French Broad River, one of our town's greatest assets, and one of the three oldest river on the planet!
Where: French Broad River Park, near Amboy Rd, 28806 - Meet at the bathrooms.
Bring: Play clothes (and a change in case you get wet), no open toed shoes, water, sun hat, rain gear
For more info: RiverLink, Rachel Doebber, volunteer@riverlink.org, 828.252.8474 x118, www.riverlink.org
NOTE: This project is in the morning only; 10am – 1pm. Call 908-432-4007 if you join late.

Food
Growing Abundance: Tending Asheville’s Urban Gardens
A festival of interactive urban gardening skills, from bees to backyard compost...Digging in the dirt is what we’re all about.
Where: Pearson Garden, 408 Pearson Drive, 28801
Bring: Play clothes, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Bountiful Cities Project, 828.257.4000, www.bountifulcities.org

Shelter
Natural Building: Construction with earth, sand & straw
Help construct a cob (earthen) shed in our school's garden by building walls with a mix of sand, clay, and straw.
Where: Vance Elementary School of Human Diversity and Ecology, 98 Sulphur Springs Rd, 28806
Bring: Clothes you can get real muddy in, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Vance Peace Garden, Bridget O’Hara, 828.275.7802, bohara@unca.edu, www.vancepeacegarden.ning.com

Muddin’ It Up: Exterior earthen plaster
Come get down n’ dirty with us…Help make and apply earthen plaster using local clay, sand and straw to finish the exterior walls at the Ashevillage Institute and other natural building projects.
Where: Ashevillage Institute, 82 Buchanan Ave, 28801
Bring: Clothes to get muddy in, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Ashevillage Institute - Kim Tolomei, 828.225.8820, AVI@ashevillage.org, www.ashevillage.org

Green Roof: Install a living roof
Green roofs are a way to improve air quality, reduce rainwater run-off, restore bird habitat, grow food...Come install a living roof over our earthen oven, using donated plants.
Where: Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill St, 28801
Bring: Play clothes, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Dickson Community Garden, Patti Evans, patti.evans@asheville.k12.nc.us, http://www.asheville.k12.nc.us/sites/dic/default.aspx, http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2004/profiles/isaac-dickson.pdf

Living Willow Structures: Trellis Construction
Come help construct a garden trellis using living willow, and while you're here, we could use some help in the garden.
Where: YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Ave, 28801
Bring: Play clothes, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: YWCA of Asheville, Summer Zachary, 602.373.8185, petitetigra6@yahoo.com, www.ywcaofasheville.org

Energy
Stick-it to Conservation: Energy education
Volunteers will help spread the good word of energy conservation by postering, stickering, and spreading conservation education materials through city buildings.
Where: Meet at the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte St, 28801
Bring: Water, bagged lunch
For more info: City of Asheville, Maggie Ullman, 828.271.6141 office, 828.713.9488 work cell, MUllman@ashevillenc.gov, www.Ashevillenc.gov/green
NOTE: Be sure to be prompt. This group will be on the move. Call 828.713.9488 if you join late.

Shrink that Energy Bill: Weatherizing the neighborhood
Come work alongside high school students who have been trained in energy conservation, as they increase the energy efficiency and lower the power bills of homes and churches in the Burton Street neighborhood.
Where: Meet at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 26 Mardell Circle 28806
Bring: Work clothes, gloves if you have them, water, bagged lunch
For more info: Clean Air Community Trust, Dan Leroy, dan@airtrust.org, www.airtrust.org
NOTE: Please, no kids under 14.

Ecology & Land
Protecting Our Natives: Invasive plant removal
Help protect our native plants by removing invasive exotics that are encroaching on their habitat.
Where: French Broad River Park, on the French Broad River near Amboy Rd, 28806
Bring: Clothes to get dirty in – long sleeves and long pants, no open toed shoes, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Western North Carolina Alliance, Ryan Griffith, 828.258.8737, ryan@wnca.org, www.wnca.org
NOTE: This project is in the afternoon only; 2 – 5 pm. Call 717.215.7541 if you join late.

Neighborhood Beautification: Tree planting & garden installation
Help make Asheville even more beautiful by planting trees, shrubs and flowers in the neighborhood around the Reid Community Center.
Where: W.C. Reid Community Center, 133 Livingston Street, 28801
Bring: Play clothes, gloves, shovels and garden tools if you have them, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Quality Forward, Susan Roderick, susan@qualityforward.org, 828.254.1776, www.qualityforward.org
NOTE: This project is in the afternoon only; 2–5 pm

Art & Culture
Art, Beauty, & Community: Asheville Mural Project
A fantastic opportunity to be part of Asheville history...Come help us create a mosaic as part of the long awaited Lexington Gateway Mural.
Where: Under the I-240 overpass on Lexington Avenue, just past Rosetta's Kitchen.
Bring: Play clothes & your creative spirit, water, bagged lunch
For more info: Arts2People, Molly Must, molly@arts2people.org, www.arts2people.org

Health & Well-Being
Our Green Friends: Urban plant walks
In our vacant lots, city streets, parks, and gardens grow hundreds of medicinal and edible plants...Come explore and learn in nature’s pharmacy at Asheville’s own ‘Edible Park.’
Where: The Edible Park, next to Stephens Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver St, 28801
Bring: Note book, water, sun hat, rain gear, bagged lunch
For more info: Healing Savvy, Sandi Ford, healingsavvy@hotmail.com, 828.299.1479
NOTE: Arrive on time 'cause we'll be on the move.
Morning walk is at 10am. Afternoon walk is at 2pm. Bring a notebook.