… We are in the purchase/planning stage so "hands on" land clearing, gardening or home-building will come later. If you are interested in participating in the hands on work please participate in the planning too. We need your skills: Grant-writer, networker, business planner, community development, conservation development, permaculture enthusiast, green builder, solar energy, hydro-generation, web-design, natural building, whatever it takes to build a sustainable community....baker, candlestick …

Asheville is the State of the Arts and Digital Art in all forms from the computer to the iPad and iPhone is the cutting edge of the art world. Whether it is taken further to be printed and then embellished or painted on or image transfer or more, it all starts with a capture or freehand painting and is done on a computer or other technology. This group is for anyone any age that wants to make the most of learning how to use new ways to create art or improve their photographs. It will cover softw …

Chattanooga Hiking Meetup is an outdoor adventure and eco-volunteer club that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of the region and to develop a social network for people with like interests. In addition to our regular hikes and other outdoor adventures, we also plan social events and organize community volunteer projects such as park cleanup an …