Chief Anthony Davidson, the chief of the Edisto people, discusses the history of his people, their traditions, and their connection to nature.
Environment and Sustainability
Wilma Dykeman Presentation by Jim Stokely
James R. ‘Jim’ Stokely III, Wilma Dykeman’s son, shares the extraordinary life of his mother who was a writer, activist, and environmentalist.
Thrisa Murphy
Thrisa discusses her family history that dates back to 1768 and how to live a sustainable lifestyle.
Theron Maybin Farming Workshop
Theron Maybin, an eighth-generation farmer from the Green River Valley in North Carolina, discusses farming wisdom based on his family’s experience and the Farmer’s Almanac.
History of the Chestnut with Anne Rogers, Gordon McKinney and Tom Saielli
A cultural program focused on chestnut loss, the role chestnuts played in Appalachian life and ecosystems and what we can learn from this history.
Sara Bell – Green River Adventures
Sara Bell of Green River Adventures talks about her passion for the Green River and the effect of river quality on her business and family.
Kevin Howell, Davidson River Outfitters
Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters discusses water quality of the rivers in Transylvania and Henderson County.
Chuck Schaffer
Chuck discusses turtles and the relationships humans have had with turtles. He shares some Native American stories and folklore surrounding the turtle.
DWQ Brett Laverty on Protecting Water Quality
Brett Laverty works for NCDEQ focusing on the monitoring of water quality in Western North Carolina.
Cliff Ruth, Growing Agriculture Sustainably
Cliff Ruth, who worked for the Henderson County Extension Service explains the BMP, Best Management Practices, for conserving the quality of the water in WNC. Cliff explains how to keep sediment out of the streams and demonstrates how to build a rain garden and the best plants to grow.
Michele Skeele – Naturalist Tour of Jackson Park
Michele Skeele is a long-time Hendersonville native and naturalist who leads a nature walk along the trails in Jackson Park, Henderson County NC.
Phil Allman
Phil Allman is a marine biologist who has worked in Ghana and the Wildlife Division on projects to save sea turtles.