Earth Fest, LWV Program & Other Earth Day Opportunities

Our precious Environment is under attack more than ever, making this year’s Earth Day especially significant.  Read on for opportunities to learn and do something to make a positive impact right here in Henderson County.

And remember to share the message that Democrats Fight for the Environment! Your friends and family may not realize how true this is.

HENDO Earth Fest Is Saturday April 18

The fourth annual HENDO Earth Fest is Saturday April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on South Main Street between Allen and Caswell. Its purpose is to promote community education on environmental and sustainable practices, inspire action, and renew and expand commitments to protect our planet.

Local and regional environmental allies focus on participation/hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to educate, renew and expand action to protect our Western North Carolina environment and natural resources.

More information is available on the city's website.

LWV Earth Day Program, We Didn’t Vote for Dirty Air or Dirty Water, Is on April 22

Featuring attorneys from the Southern Environmental Law Center, this program sponsored by the Henderson County League of Women Voters will be Wednesday April 22 at 4:30 pm at the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Building, 900 N. Main Street, Hendersonville.

The waterways that provide our drinking water face constant threats from pollution, with harm often falling hardest on rural areas or communities of color. Industrial and transportation emissions burden our region with harmful air pollution. The Southern Environmental Law Center is advancing cleaner solutions and taking on the region’s biggest polluters to ensure the air we breathe is healthy.

More information on the LWV HC website.

Learn about US Forest Service Changes Directly Affecting WNC

While it’s difficult to list all of the current administration’s attacks on the environment, one stands out due to its direct impact on Henderson County. 

On March 31, 2026, the Trump administration announced the largest forced purge of a federal land management agency in American history.  As WLOS reported, many local experts and advisors are sounding the alarm about the impact on our region.  In response, the advocacy group saveusfs.org has organized a campaign to encourage outdoor-oriented companies to take a stand.  Please take a moment to learn about this situation and help spread the word.