Upcoming Events 

Native Tree Nursery Workday

sat, august 24th
​9am-noon

​The Asheville GreenWorks nursery is in need of some TLC. Bring your weed eaters, if you can, and help clear out the brush in the nursery and hoop house. Don't have a weed eater? That's okay! In addition, we will do some hand weeding and other maintenance. We'll be sending you home with a native tree of your choosing.​

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Riverkeeper Cleanup Series: HiWire

SAT, AUGUST 31st
​1-5pm

Join us for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, cleanup our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party. We will meet at HiWire afterwards to celebrate a successful day cleaning up the river.

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WNC Big Sweep

sat, SEPTember 21ST
​10am-6pm

It's time for the biggest river cleanup of the year! The WNC Big Sweep is a region-wide effort to engage volunteers in a huge river cleanup. This year, Asheville GreenWorks will be leading 2 sections on the French Broad River in town. Afterwards we will celebrate our hard work! 
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Riverkeeper Cleanup Series:
Wedge Brewing Co.

SAT, AUGUST 24th
​1-5pm

Join us for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, cleanup our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party. We will meet at Wedge Foundation afterwards to celebrate a successful day cleaning up the river.

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Haywood Road Cleanup

Sat, september 7th
10am-noon

Join this quarterly cleanup with the West Asheville Business Association. Meet at Pizza Mind for a free breakfast before gearing up and heading out to clean up Haywood Rd. Afterwards, meet back at Pizza Mind to return gear, and receive a coupon for a free beer or scoop of ice cream.
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Gran Torino Benefit Concert

SAT, September 28th
9pm
​the salvage station

Rock out with Asheville GreenWorks at a benefit concert featuring Gran Torino. "Roaring out of Knoxville, TN with all the force of a turbo-charged hot rod, the funk-imbued musical madmen known as Gran Torino leave a memorable mark on all who have the pleasure of seeing them perform. "

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Volunteer Safety Paddler Training

sun, august 25th
​1-4pm

Are you an experienced paddler looking for a way to volunteer while also enjoying your favorite past time? We need safety boaters for upcoming river cleanups and want to train you to be one! Must have your own boat and gear. Beverages provided on this fun day.​

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Hard 2 Recycle - East

sat, september 14th
10am-2pm
2319 us hwy 70
​swannanoa

Bring out your dead!... batteries, electronics, styrofoam and more. Attend or volunteer. See the full list of items accepted here: ​https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/hard-2-recycle.html
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7th Annual Root Ball

Sat, October 5th
​6-9pm

Mark your calendars now for Asheville GreenWorks' annual End of Summer Party by the River! We'll gather with our volunteers, friends, and supporters, to celebrate our love of WNC and our shared passion for keeping our communities beautiful.

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