Creation Care Community Actions
 
EAC (Environmental Action Community)  https://www.eacwnc.org/
 
HWA (Haywood Waterways Association)    https://www.haywoodwaterways.org/
 
Bring Your Own Bag Haywood
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Creation Care Alliance of WNC  https://creationcarealliance.org/
 
FUMC (First United Methodist Church) Creation Care Ministry
 https://www.fumc-waynesville.com/small-groups/creation-care-ministries/

Local Events

Kids in the Creek is an annual program of Haywood Waterways that started in 1997.  This event offers the 8th grade students of Haywood County a chance to explore their local waterway by learning about watershed hydrology, water chemistry, fish communities, aquatic bugs communities, and have a bunch of fun!  We are looking for volunteers to assist students in/out of waders, aquatic bug collections and more. We have dry and wet volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are welcome to assist all day or half a day.  No experience necessary.When: Sept. 11th – 12th (8:30 am – 2:30 pm); 13th (8:30am - 10:30am).
Where: Canton Recreation Park, (77 Penland St., Canton, NC 28716) last parking lot before the bridge by the baseball field.
RSVP: By Sept. 6th to Christine O’Brien @ 828-476-4667 ext. 1 or email Christine@haywoodwaterways.org


Haywood Waterways Big Sweep Annual Stream Cleanup

Where: This year we have four locations for stream and roadside cleanups:

1. Pigeon River and around downtown Canton: meet at Pigeon River Outfitters (13 Penland Street, Canton, NC 28716), 9:00 am - 12:00ish. Pigeon River Outfitters will provide free shuttles around town or upstream to get you started on your cleanup float. Tubes, kayaks, and canoes will be provided free of charge on a first come basis. You are also welcome to bring your own boat.
2. Town of Maggie Valley: meet at the town hall (3987 Soco Road) at 9:00am. Cleanup time, about an hour and a half.
3. Town of Clyde: meet at the town hall (8437 Carolina Blvd.) at 9:00 am. Cleanup time, about an hour and a half.
4. Lower Jonathan Creek: meet at 9:00 am at the pull off on US 276 (J. Creek Rd.) across from the Exxon (5279 J. Creek Rd., Waynesville, NC 28785). Cleanup time, about an hour and a half.

RSVP: By Sept. 7th to Christine O’Brien @ 828-476-4667 ext. 1 or email Christine@haywoodwaterways.org