Cedar Mountain, NC 28718

http://www.greenriverpreserve.org/

828-698-8828

Agency’s Mission Statement

The mission of the Green River Preserve is to provide a challenging and nurturing learning experience and to inspire a deep appreciation of interconnectedness, ecological respect, and the joy of living.

Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served

The Green River Preserve is a place where the majesty of the wilderness is unspoiled, an environmental summer camp where bright young naturalists can discover the abundance of beauty, life and wonder that wilderness holds. In 1988, the Green River Preserve reinvented what a summer camp could be. Every summer since, campers have explored with new friends the Preserve’s streams, mountains and woodlands under the guidance of trained naturalists. They have participated in non-competitive yet challenging activities ranging from archery, rock-climbing, and fly-fishing, to pottery, crafts and creative writing. Most importantly, campers have found here a place where, as bright and motivated learners, they are free to be smart, curious and creative.

Agency’s Impact on the Community

Green River Preserve has impacted the community in several ways:

1. GRP offers programs for schools in which the students are exposed to aspects of science, art and culture of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains and the mountain people through hikes with mentor naturalists as well as two interdisciplinary courses of study based upon two books: The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter and Crow & Weasel by Barry Lopez.

2. Green River Preserve is currently one of fewer than 100 non-profit partners of Leave No Trace, the foremost organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.

Volunteer Duties

• Counselor-in-training
• Assist Counselors

Brevard, NC 28712

www.tcants.org

(828)-884-2787

Agency’s Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life in Transylvania County by celebrating and nurturing the creative spirit of artists, youth, and individuals throughout the county.

Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served

This agency hopes to be a vibrant arts destination and resource center that is financially secure so that we are able to carry out all our programs and help other organizations with their arts endeavors. The programs offered at this agency include summer arts camps, student art shows, monthly art lessons, gallery walks, and funding for live performances at county schools.

Agency’s Impact on the Community

The TC Arts Council has promoted the arts in our community, whether it be visual arts, performing arts, or literary arts. Their gallery on Main St supports local artists. They also sponsor a bi-annual visual arts show for students in high school, middle school, and elementary school.

Volunteer Duties

• Oversee film camp
• Help set up art shows and gallery walks
• Promote the organization at local festivals
• Help sell art work at Main St gallery