Jun 10, 2021
Night Flight is back! 28 volunteers are needed to serve as race course marshals. Course marshals will direct runners throughout the course(see course map) with information provided by the race organizers at 6:30 meeting at a place to be determined. Proceeds will go to...
Jun 2, 2021
GREENWAY CHALLENGE 1. How did Hominy creek get its name? a) Mrs. Hominy’s hotel located on the banks of the stream in 1884. b) Hulled Indian corn used as a cereal and as a vegetable. c) A Dutch company that built the American Hominy Corporation close by. d) The...
May 24, 2021
As you know Connect Buncombe has been hosting a highly popular contest to celebrate Asheville’s newest greenway named after Wilma Dykeman. Congratulate the winners for displaying their knowledge of local history, the French Broad River, and the River Arts District by...
Feb 17, 2021
We need your help naming the new section of greenway in the River Arts District! The proposed name is the Wilma Dykeman Greenway, in honor of the late historian, author and environmental activist. Ms. Dykeman’s influential writings and passion for environmental and...
Feb 16, 2021
Connect Buncombe is the featured nonprofit partner for the month of February at Second Gear. They will donate 1% of sales from the month to the support of Buncombe County Greenways and Trails. Second Gear is a retail resource for quality, affordable outdoor gear...
Feb 11, 2021
During the month of February Second Gear supports Connect Buncombe with a portion of their sales; so Please support them!