Co-hosted by Connect Buncombe and Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail (F3ST), this Brewing for Greenways event will kick off at noon at the new River Arts District Brewing at 13 Mystery St. Asheville. F3ST will be celebrating the close of their annual 100 Mile...

Connect Buncombe now has a curated video playlist on YouTube: Older Videos from Connect Buncombe and Friends

Please join us for the Karen Cragnolin Park Greenway Dedication! Inspired by Karen's extraordinary vision of restoration, and shaped over years of planning, design, monitoring and construction—empowered through the generosity and support of many—not to mention...

This years race start!!!    

Why we need greenspace, an article from Environment International: Exploring links between greenspace and sudden unexpected death- A spatial...

"The Dutch have reclaimed the sea, and I think we can reclaim land from parking". Donald Shoup quoted from this article: An article from the Wall Street Journal: America Has Too Much Parking....

The Family Health Centers is excited to invite you to a FREE, fun health event called "Walk with a Doc." Led by Dr. Sydney Hendr. Currently on hold. Organized by Wellness Champions Dr. Sydney Hendry, Dr. Bailey Balentine, and Dr. Holly Musgrove, this doctor-led...

Celebrate the outdoors with NC Year of the Trail Did you know 2023 has been designated the Year of the Trail in North Carolina? This statewide initiative celebrates North Carolina’s vast network of trails, greenways and blueways. Not only do trails help make our...

  This effort is focused on assisting communities - from Maine to Florida and beyond - in accessing funding for greenways and trails in this historic infrastructure moment. Working collaboratively with state and local partners, the Alliance has attracted $2...

Amanda Finn, Executive Director of Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail, was our guest speaker at our annual meeting,  speaking on the Trail moving forward in relation to the 2023 NC Year of the Trail and the NC Great Trails State Plan....