Hendersonville Green Drinks

Meetings held second Thursday of each month at The Local Table curated by Stump Farms

5:30: Grab a drink and network with like-minded locals.

6:00: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!

Coming Up:

January 8, 2026 - Learn from Alicia and Kevin Stump of Stump Farms about how urban farming can provide needed fresh produce in areas often lacking close resources. Discuss – and tour! – methods to successfully grow crops year-round on small plots in downtown locations. Pick up ideas for starting your own urban garden.

February 12, 2026 - Join us as environmental consultant, Ted Volskay explains the key aspects and the importance of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and Contaminants of Emerging Concern. Ted will also identify common sources of CECs and explain and give an update on the EPAs regulation of six PFAS compounds in drinking water and the recent partial rollback of these regulations. Ted will also provide recent municipal water quality reports pertaining to PFAS for the cities of Hendersonville (NC), Greenville (SC), Charlotte (NC), and Rock Hill (SC). Finally, he’ll offer practical ways to minimize exposure to PFAS in home drinking water.

March 12, 2026 - In this presentation, MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper, Anna Alsobrook, and Dr. Christine Mauck will discuss the definition of microplastics, their common sources, their health effects, and how to reduce our exposure.

More great programs are being planned, so check back for updates!

Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina, MountainTrue, and The Local Table curated by Stump Farms. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. The Local Table offers beverages and a limited food menu.

Contact: Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org

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