Team up for the planet
Volunteers haul a discarded tire out of a creek. Donated photo
In a month-long celebration of Earth Day, the #WNCforthePlanet initiative invites businesses, civic groups and community organizations to take part in the Business & Community Challenge, in which groups compete with each other to earn Planet Points and work to improve the local environment.
Teams commit to one or more service projects throughout the month of April and are paired with a #WNCforthePlanet partner nonprofit organization to provide guidance and equipment. Groups earn Planet Points according to how much they accomplish and the strenuousness of the project. At the end of the month points are tallied, teams ranked, victors named and prizes awarded. Service projects include river cleanups, native habitat restoration, trail workdays and more.
Devon Hathaway, MountainTrue Americorps Outings and Education Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.258.8738, ext. 214.
