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We're teaming up with Music Declares Emergency and Old Crow Medicine Show to connect fans with ways to get involved in the local climate movement through local action. Will you join us?

Volunteer: Reforest Legacy Mine Land Oct. 14 & 15

Support Clean Energy Jobs in Appalachia

Reforestation of Appalachia's Mine Lands

Check out our River Talks Podcast episode. Across Appalachia, thousands of acres of formerly mined land sit barren or have been converted to gravelly grassland. These sites were once home to thriving forest ecosystems and some of our region’s most astounding biodiversity. Through a specific reforestation process known as the Forestry Reclamation Approach, these sites can be improved by removing invasive and non-native plants, loosening compacted soil, and finally planting a mix of native trees.

Explore the Appalachian Wilds

For the uninitiated, a trip to the Appalachian wilds of Kentucky and Tennessee can feel a bit daunting. But, if you know where to go, the hills and hollers of this region will reward you for your trip many times over.

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