The Land of the Sky Chapter was created in 2023 and includes the greater Asheville area. Our monthly meetings are held either at the Asheville Botanical Garden or at a location in the greater Asheville area.
Upcoming Events
September 5, 1PM
Rain Garden Talk and Workday
Join us for a hands-on rain garden workday! Learn the basics of how rain gardens work and why they matter, then get your hands dirty helping plant native species that will filter stormwater and support local wildlife. Please bring water to stay hydrated, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing. Note on site access: This site has challenging terrain with steep, uneven surfaces. Please plan accordingly and wear footwear with good traction. Let us know in advance if you have mobility concerns so we can help you find the best way to participate.
Where: 87 Northwood Dr., Brevard NC 28712
Chapter Activities
Here is the handout for the Saturday August 1 meeting of the Land of the Sky Chapter.
Workday at Gorges State Park to install a moss garden with mosses from a near by rescue site. Mossin’ Annie masterminded the operation. Done by volunteers from Land of the Sky and Oconee Bell chapters of the NCNPS
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Here is a link to the 75th Plant Id Challenge and History PowerPoint from the Land of the Sky January 10, 2026 zoom meeting.
Here is a link to the video of the Zoom meeting.
Here is a link to the PowerPoint from the Botany for Plant Identification Class on March 7,2026.
Article on Bradford pear trees in the Transylvian Times by Destini Pettie (chapter chair and Carrie Blair).
Here’s Brett Hopkin’s presentation about turning a lawn into a native plants Meadow.
Mitigating Climate Change Presentation by
Jake Hagedorn, PhD (he/him)
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
UNC Asheville
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