Anne Callison Stokely, Wilma Dykeman’s daughter-in-law, reminisces about growing up connected to nature and the Stokley family.
Environment and Sustainability
Amelia Taylor
Amelia Taylor, a whitewater river guide and organizer for Cweet, Clean Water Expected in East Tennessee, talks about the Pigeon River and the pollution.
Aaron Bradley
Aaron Bradley, whose family has been farming for generations, explains why he is farming sustainably and his relationship with the Hendersonville, Co-op.
Chief Anthony Davidson, Edisto Tribe
Chief Anthony Davidson, the chief of the Edisto people, discusses the history of his people, their traditions, and their connection to nature.
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.