Tuesday, March 2
Stream Water Action Team Training. 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m at ECO.
The Stream Watch Actions Team Program (SWAT) is the next step in ECO’s water quality monitoring strategy. Participants will be trained on how to identify possible sources of water pollution in streams that are degrading in quality. Call to reserve a spot: (828) 692-0385.
Thursday, March 4
Urban Walk with Walk Wise, Drive Smart.
Enjoy an urban walk 1 to 1 ½ miles long in Hendersonville. Call Project Manager Sam Lovelace at 864.457.6166, or visit HYPERLINK http://www.walk-wise.org to find out the location and time.
Saturday, March 13
Biomonitoring Training Session for Volunteer Stream Monitors.
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College.
This training is designed for both new volunteers and as a refresher course for current volunteers. Training will cover aquatic insect morphology, identification and sampling protocol. Training will start in a lab, covering aquatic insect morphology and identification. In the afternoon, we’ll incorporate field experience with the sampling protocol. Call to reserve a spot: (828) 692-0385
Saturday, March 13
Guided Bird Walk.
9 a.m. Jackson Park, Hendersonville. Cosponsored by ECO and Henderson County Bird Club.
Monday, February 22
"Recycling - A Year of Change... City & County"
7 p.m. at City Operations Center, 305 Willliams St.
A public forum on the many recent changes in recycling at the city, county and state levels. The panel of experts from all areas of government will report on what has happened since the county announced its 2-year Solid Waste vision over a year ago. Audience questions are encouraged. Co-sponsored by ECO and League of Women Voters