Celebrating the Champions of Wilderness

Come spend an evening celebrating the champions of Wilderness with The Wilderness Society and friends! Honor leaders past and present who have worked to preserve America’s wild lands. Mingle with representatives from organizations working for Wilderness.

We’ll be in the Century Room at Pack’s Tavern (20 South Spruce Street, Asheville NC) from 4 – 8pm.

This event is FREE and open to the public – anyone who enjoys and supports wild landscapes is encouraged to join us!

You’re welcome to come with an appetite: delightful hors d’oeuvres will be provided and food may be purchased at the restaurant downstairs. Of course there is a cash bar close at hand for those who work up a thirst.

The Agenda:

4 – 5:30 pm

Come get to know our Wilderness Champions and partners while enjoying a happy hour beverage.

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Speakers: keynote address by Doug Scott, historian and longtime champion of Wilderness, and Meryl Harrell, Natural Resources and Environment Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

6:30 – 7 pm

Presentation of awards to our Wilderness Champions.

7 – 8 pm

There will be live music and socializing is encouraged!

Check us out on Facebook: Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards: https://www.facebook.com/events/637522316341569/