March 6 at 7 p.m. at UNCA's Reuter Center/OLLI on Campus View Road and on Zoom Ashley Hobbs, a bear biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission in Asheville, will discuss the natural history of black bears with the WNC Sierra...

Dozens of studies identify beef as among the most egregious greenhouse gas emitters. Emissions from beef herd production alone typically range from about 79 to 101 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilogram of edible weight, according to...

This hike in Pisgah National Forest will start at the Ranger Station and takes Thrift Cove to Grassy Road and then the Sycamore Cove trail and returns to the Ranger Station. We will be on the Starens Branch trail briefly to connect back onto Thrift...

Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at UNCA's Reuter Center/OLLI on Campus View Road and on Zoom Why is Curbie so picky about your trash?  Brendan Roberts, new managing partner at Curbie, will explain at the WNC Sierra Club's February meeting. So much...

This hike will start at the Wesley Branch Parking Lot in Bent Creek. We will make a lollipop loop with the Boyd Branch trail, Little Hickory Top trail, Sidehill trail, and Lower Sidehill trail back to the parking area. The length is 6.2 miles...

We need volunteers to hand out candidate endorsement cards during this year’s primary election! This is an effective way to support pro-environment candidates at the local and state level. Early voting starts Feb. 15 and runs through March 2, with...

Update: The Sierra Club is asking members to sign this petition asking the Biden administration to take bold action when it comes to protecting our old growth forests. This petition will remain open until Feb. 2 - sign now to make sure your voice is...

Are you an artist, musician or writer? Are you passionate about nature and the environment? We want to hear from you!  We’re looking for environmentally-minded creatives to join us as special guests at our monthly Music, Art & Policy...

Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at UNCA's Reuter Center on Campus View Road and on Zoom The Southern Appalachians are a global biodiversity hotspot — one of the most biologically diverse places in the temperate world. In our rivers and streams, there are more...

Update: This hike has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the forecast. This hike in Pisgah National Forest will start at the Ranger Station and takes Thrift Cove to Grassy Road and then the Sycamore Cove trail and returns to the Ranger...