Hikers and Advocates
What do these 7 Hiking Challenge participants have in common? They all love hiking. And they’re all passionate advocates for the outdoors, in their own ways.
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Brother’s and Sister’s Land Brought Together
Over a hundred years ago, Bishop Paul Matthews and his sister Mother Eva Mary started protecting land in Bat Cave. Then, two neighbors met in church, discovered the family connections, and brought their land together.
Conservation + Affordable Housing
“When you think of conservation land you don’t think of housing projects, but I think both of our organizations have the common goal of serving the community.”
Kids on the Mountaintop
An innovative charter school prioritizes outside time, including field trips to Bearwallow Mountain. And the kids love it.
The Hiking Club
Kids in the Rise & Shine hiking club in Brevard connect with the outdoors in their own ways — whether they’re taking photos, wading in waterfalls, or just laughing with their friends.
Summer of Service: Passing On the Gift
Alexla Perez-Sanchez first discovered the beauty and peacefulness of nature in Summer of Service. “It’s soul changing,” she says.
The Kudzu Warriors
Greg Miner says his coworkers would look at him like he was crazy when they heard about his volunteer work. They’d tell him kudzu is an impossible problem. Turns out kudzu is tough, but it’s not impossible.
A Passion for Wildlife
After a whirlwind romance, Dale Weiler and Loti Woods dedicated themselves to helping endangered wildlife. Dale says, “Her passion for nature and wildlife rekindled mine.”
A River for All Ages
Susan Brown, coordinator of the volunteer group Transylvania French Broad Stewards, finds that delight in nature can lead to a commitment to good stewardship.