City of Asheville: Earth Month is Here!

Asheville --  Press Release City of Asheville Government: Our City and region continue to collaborate and make progress on Tropical Storm Helene recovery. The needs in our communities make our actions to celebrate and support the earth this Spring even more meaningful.

 The City of Asheville’s Sustainability Department invites you to take extra steps this month to help clean up, beautify and restore our environment. While some of the restoration work requires professionals, there are many things we can all do to care for our beautiful community. 

Join in or plan a community clean-up!

Asheville GreenWorks supports DIY, StreamKeeper, and Coffee & Clean efforts – learn more and register on  ashevillegreenworks.org/events
Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Clean Up 4/22 2-4:30 p.m.

Attend a Bountiful Cities workshop or to get your hands in the soil at a community garden or edible park workday. Find more details on their calendar!

Learn how to recognize and support our pollinator friends during events with Bee City.

Sign up for a free Home Energy Navigatorr session with  Electrify Asheville Buncombe to help understand and prioritize electrification and energy efficiency options that save money while reducing your carbon footprint.

If you’re in the mood for a more in depth water project check out Riverlink’s  WaterRICH guide to find ways to more effectively work with the rain, like storing it or building a rain garden.

Celebrate Food Waste Reduction Month  through buying the right amount of food, freezing leftovers before they spoil, and participating in backyard composting and local food scrap drop-offs

Learn more about recycling opportunities, volunteer or participate in an upcoming Hard 2 Recycle Event, or take a virtual tour of Curbie’s Recycling Center.

Plant a tree!  Visit Asheville GreenWorks. 

This month let’s continue the momentum to help our home return to its natural beautiful state and thanks for all you do to make Asheville a great place to live!

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