How to Help
Sign the Petition!
Every voice matters--make your opinion heard by signing the petition
Donate
Your financial contribution can help support our cause.
Buy Apparel
Show your support by wearing Save the Woods apparel!
Buy a Yard Sign
Show your support by buying a sign to display.
Attend a Meeting or Event
See the Events page for upcoming meetings, events, or benefits.
Call/Write
Call UNCA Leadership/Board of Trustees and Speak Up
Chancellor: chancellor@unca.edu 828-251-6500
Board of Trustees: bot@unca.edu Board Members
Campus Operations: 828-251-6564
Associate Vice Chancellor of Operations: 828-251-6688
Director of University Communication: 828-258-7673
Urge them not to build on or destroy this beautiful forest!
Spread the Word to the Media
Contact Local Outlets
WLOS, Blue Ridge Radio, Citizen Times, Asheville Watchdog, Mountain Press, and Asheville Daily Planet, etc.
Contact City Leadership
Email Mayor Esther Manheimer: esthermanheimer@avlcouncil.com
Call City Council and voice your concerns.
Reach Out to Preservation and Environmental Organizations
Connect with groups that protect wildlife, green spaces, and climate resilience.
Flyers
updated_flyer_long.pdfstw flyer_updated_1-29-25.pdfGet the Word Out Online
Share this cause on Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Like it, and encourage others to do the same! Share in other Facebook groups, such as WAX
Post on Reddit
Share why you think developing one of Asheville's last remaining urban forests is a bad idea.
Talk to Your Community
Tell your friends, neighbors, and local business owners. Chances are they care about this land too!
Together, we can protect this cherished forest for future generations. Let’s act now!
Go Visit the Woods
Enjoy the beauty of the forest and see for yourself what is happening on the ground. Witness the impact of these activities firsthand.
Join the Effort
Contact us if you'd like to help!
Interviews from the media are welcomed.