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 | Mar 5, 2014 | Healthy Eating, MountainWise News, WNC Local Info
April Tallant, WCU Professor and Principle Investigator for the Rural Eating Assessment Project (REAP), was recently featured in the Smoky Mountain News for her innovative research project that hopes to better understand the obstacles to healthy eating in our area....
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 | Feb 21, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Healthy Eating, Macon County, MountainWise News, WNC Local Info
Mark your calendar for the final Southern Appalachian Family Farms workshop series scheduled for March 14th. This free workshop entitled, I raised, grew or produced it, now how do I sell it?, will focus on Producers. The open forum session will be led by a panel...
by MountainWise | Jan 22, 2014 | Clay County, Healthy Eating, MountainWise News, Uncategorized, WNC Local Info
At only 13 and 15 years old, Girl Scouts Cheyenne and Brianna have helped feed the hungry in Clay County. The young ladies planted, cultivated, and reaped over 270 pounds of produce from their 20′ by 20′ community garden plot. With the assistance of the...
by MountainWise | Jan 8, 2014 | Active Living, Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
Gardening is a great way to get physical activity outdoors, connect with nature, while growing your own higher quality produce. Whether you are a gardening newbie or a green thumb, gardening can be a great past-time and a fun, new learning experience. Ready to get...
