by MountainWise | May 8, 2014 | Active Living, Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, Transylvania County
Folks across the country are hopping on their bikes this month, National Bike Month. Not only is biking a great way to exercise, it is a practical form of urban transportation that reduces our carbon footprint. Many cyclists will celebrate National Bike to Work Day...
by MountainWise | Apr 10, 2014 | Jackson County, MountainWise News, Tobacoo Free Living, WNC Local Info
Thank you to all those who attended our Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Breakfast listen and learn sponsored in part by Hi-Top ASSIST. We know that when smoking is discouraged, people are healthier. We hope that those in attendance were able to gather the information...
by MountainWise | Mar 13, 2014 | Jackson County, Tobacoo Free Living, WNC Local Info
We know that when smoking is discouraged, people are healthier. And that any exposure to second hand smoke is dangerous. That’s why MountainWise is proud to partner with HiTop ASSIST to host a breakfast listen and learn for multi-unit housing managers and...
by MountainWise | Feb 25, 2014 | Healthy Eating, Jackson County, WNC Local Info
Lynn Sprague, Executive Director of the Southwestern Resource Conservation and Development Council and Robert Hawk, Cooperative Extension Director, NC State University, have big plans for the Drexel Furniture Mill in Whittier. Working together with funders and...
by MountainWise | Aug 7, 2013 | Healthy Eating, Jackson County, WNC Local Info
In partnership with Buy Haywood, MountainWise is sponsoring a Match Incentive Campaign at the Jackson County Farmers Market benefiting SNAP participants. Every Saturday, from 7/20/13 through 8/10/13, the first 15 SNAP participants who spend at least $1 at the farmers...