Today, we started off our morning by helping the organization, River Link clean up invasive plant species along a stream in a park in order to keep the plant vegetation healthy. We also worked with the organization ABCCM, who focuses on helping homeless veterans. This was a neat organization to work with because they focus on finding veterans housing. Once a veteran is … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks Asheville
Today on Bear Breaks Asheville, we went to Malvern Hills Park to assist River Link in removing invasive species from the trail and creek area. We spent two hours digging roots, cutting harmful roses and transporting the brush. The local residents walking by were very vocal about their appreciation of our help in the community. Although it was a chilly morning, our whole group … [Read more...] about River Link & ABCCM
For our February 26th meeting of Bear Breaks Spring Leaders, Heather Blades of the Center for Dispute Resolution came by to speak to us on the best way to talk through conflicts. While we hope there won't be any fighting or too large of conflicts on our trips, sometimes people will disagree due to our discussion of different topics that come from our experiences. We also spoke … [Read more...] about Conflict Resolution and Countdown to Spring Break
It’s crazy to think that spring break is around the corner. This week I had a meeting with my graduate assistant and faculty member that will help me guide this trip. Talking about our plans made me reflect about the trip I attended last spring and all the new outlooks I have gained from that. I cannot wait for my trip participants to see the culture of Asheville and how the … [Read more...] about Coming for you soon Asheville!
Last year when I decided to apply for the Bear Breaks Immersion Trips, I did not know what to expect. I have heard of people having positive experiences with their Bear Breaks Trips and decided why not! My trip leader tried to explain some of things we would witness on our trip and new outlooks on these issues, but I truly did not understand it until I was immersed in the … [Read more...] about “From the outside looking in, it’s hard to understand. From the inside looking out, it’s hard to explain.” Asheville Insights