Asheville – “Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme for Earth Day 2025. Groups are gathering throughout the area to explore how to enjoy and protect the planet. As Western North Carolina has been significantly impacted this year, first by Hurricane Helene and more recently by wildfires, conservation groups and eco-friendly vendors are organizing festivals to encourage activities that remind us of the area’s beauty.
The 3rd annual Hendersonville Earth Fest will take place on Saturday, April 19th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along South Main Street, from Allen to Caswell Street. It promises to be well attended, with activities for the whole family. Local organizations and environmental advocates will educate, entertain, and raise awareness about the need to protect our planet for future generations. Sugar Hollow Solar will showcase a Solar Power House to demonstrate clean energy in action. Muddy Sneakers, which promotes outdoor hands-on education for all ages, will have a booth featuring hands-on activities to inspire a love for nature and learning. Visitors are encouraged to bike to the event, as the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club will offer free bike-checking services. The BREV Club will display a variety of electric vehicles at the Hendo Earth Fest in downtown Hendersonville.
Explore Asheville Travel and Hospitality will host an Earth Day Cleanup on April 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at five locations: Biltmore Village at Village Pub, Black Mountain at Foothills Grange, Downtown at Kimpton Hotel Arras, River Arts District at The Radical, and Weaverville at Eluvium Brewing Company. The program includes welcome remarks, a one-hour cleanup, and a post-cleanup social with local brews and light bites. Participants will receive a safety vest, gloves, a grabber, and a trash bag. On the same day at Lake Julian Park from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, volunteers can assist with cleanup and service projects like landscaping and debris removal, with all tools provided.
On April 26th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Lake Julian Park, there will be games, pontoon boat tours, kayak demonstrations, and mini greenhouse creation opportunities. Volunteers must be 16 or older. In Hendersonville at Lennox Station from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, workshops on printmaking, candle making, and environmental talks will occur, with live local music throughout the day…