|  |  | | Karen Cragnolin Park Breaks Ground! Let's Look at How Far We've Come After 17 years preparing the land, healing the soil, listening to our neighbors, and designing with world-renowned landscape architects, we’re delighted that the Greenway Phase of Karen Cragnolin Park will be open to the public this summer! Journey with us through these photos showing 190 Amboy Rd transformed from car-crushing operation to convalescent brownfield to last month’s groundbreaking. Get a preview of the completed Greenway Phase, which will activate and connect a key segment of the greenway along the French Broad River. To learn more about this phase and the generous supporters who made it possible click here. |
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|  |  | Opening Doors to the Great Outdoors! We are excited to announce our partnership with Open Doors Asheville once again this spring to encourage kids to spend time outdoors and foster their connection with nature. Together, we will explore various natural urban spaces over the next few weeks, providing an opportunity for kids to unwind and recharge after a long day at school. Open Doors Asheville is an outstanding organization dedicated to bridging the opportunity and achievement gaps for students in the community through education. We are proud to work with them and contribute to their mission of strengthening the community. We are passionate about educating the next generation and believe that supporting Open Doors Asheville is a great way to make a positive impact on young people's lives. We encourage you to learn more about this organization and consider supporting their important work. |
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|  |  | Now Hiring for AmeriCorps Project Conserve Positions RiverLink is excited to announce that we are currently seeking candidates for three AmeriCorps Project Conserve positions that are critical to our organization's success. The Education Coordinator, Stewardship Coordinator, and Watershed Coordinator positions are essential to carrying out our work within the watershed, and we are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill these roles. We believe that diversity is essential to building a strong and effective team, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those traditionally underrepresented in the environmental field. Joining our AmeriCorps Project Conserve team is an opportunity to gain valuable experience, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the environment and the community. We look forward to welcoming new members to our team and working together to protect and preserve the watershed. |
| | | | Showcasing Voices of the River - May 12 We are delighted to announce that we have received numerous outstanding submissions for our Voices of the River contest this year. We are excited to showcase these submissions at a Gallery Event on May 12 from 4-7pm at Black Wall Street AVL. Winners of the contest will be contacted before the event and invited to join us at the gallery to collect their prizes. We have partnered with some fantastic local businesses this year, who have generously donated prizes to support the contest. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following businesses for their contributions: Friends of the WNC Nature Center, ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters), NC Arboretum, No Taste Like Home, Sparky’s Toys, The Hop Ice Cream, and Zen Tubing. |
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| Showcasing Voices of the River - May 12 We are delighted to announce that we have received numerous outstanding submissions for our Voices of the River contest this year. We are excited to showcase these submissions at a Gallery Event on May 12 from 4-7pm at Black Wall Street AVL. Winners of the contest will be contacted before the event and invited to join us at the gallery to collect their prizes. We have partnered with some fantastic local businesses this year, who have generously donated prizes to support the contest. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following businesses for their contributions: Friends of the WNC Nature Center, ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters), NC Arboretum, No Taste Like Home, Sparky’s Toys, The Hop Ice Cream, and Zen Tubing. |
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|  |  | Raising Cane: Restoring Cultural Heritage RiverLink was recently awarded $20,500 from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to protect river cane along the French Broad River in Asheville. Funding was awarded through the Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources program. River cane (Arundinaria gigantea), an important source of material for Cherokee artisans, is in decline due to habitat loss and competition from non-native invasive plant species. In partnership with the City of Asheville Parks & Recreation and the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, we will remove invasive plants from river cane stands growing along the Wilma Dykeman Greenway, and take steps to raise awareness of its environmental and cultural importance. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities this summer! |
| Local Café Pays It Forward for Earth Day On Earth Day last month, Green Sage Café launched a 6-month program to reduce solid waste and help protect the French Broad River – and you can help! Customers are invited to return their glass drink bottles to Green Sage cafes for reuse in their in-house recycling program. For each bottle returned, Green Sage will donate 10 cents to Riverlink. And when customers bring a reusable mug to be filled in one of their cafes, Green Sage will donate another dime. Seemingly small efforts build up fast, so please join us in supporting Green Sage’s move to reduce, reuse, and reinvest in the health of our French Broad waterways! |
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| |  | Lifting Up the River Lovers As the weather warms up, so does our volunteer program! We want to take a moment to thank all the volunteers who have gotten outside with us to protect the French Broad River by picking up litter, removing invasive species, or planting native plants for our Southside Community Stormwater Project. We couldn’t accomplish our goals without the help of volunteers who donate their time and energy to make a difference in their community. Special thanks to Asheville Community Yoga, IC Imagine Charter School, True Nature Travels, and so many individuals for your help! RiverLink is also grateful for the support of local businesses and grantmakers who share our commitment to the restoration and revitalization of the French Broad River. This month we lift up the following entities for recognition as they helped us advance essential work through contributions in April: |
| - Buncombe County
- Cherokee Preservation Foundation
- Community Foundation of WNC, especially:
- Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
- Pigeon River Fund
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- Green Sage Cafe
- Grove Sand and Stone Co.
- Mountain Light Candles
- Prestige Subaru
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| | Thanks for being part of our French Broad River community! |
| RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality
of the French Broad River and its watershed. Please join us with a gift today! |
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| | Contact Us information@riverlink.org | 828-252-8474 |
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