Environment Homework and Resources

Review the resources and tackle the assignments below before the April 9 start of the Environment session. The “Homework” section is required. Many additional resource recommendations are also included.

Session Workbook

Your Environment session workbook can be found through the button below. Explore the workbook in advance and make sure you have it accessible throughout the Environment session.

Environment Session Homework–Required

Complete the Following Before Heading to Asheville

Pre-register your vehicle to park at UNC Asheville Wednesday and Thursday and print both passes to bring with you to session. Detailed instructions are in the Session Directions Document.

Explore the Following Before Heading to Asheville

Community Resilience Model Search Tool–enter your own address, explore other areas of the state, and compare results
Environmental Grants Team Exercise–review these materials in preparation for team collaboration during session on Thursday

Environment Session Resources–Recommended

The following resources are recommended by session presenters, planning committee members, and past LNC speakers. Exploring those that interest you will enrich your experience both during and after the April Environment session.

Climate Change and Climate Science

Environmental Justice and Equity

North Carolina

Asheville and Western NC

General Recommendations

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

Local Tips

Members of Class 31 shared their suggestions for dining, shopping, and exploring. Enjoy your time in Asheville!

LNC Class 31 Local Recommendations

Session Follow-Up Materials

For completion AFTER the Economic Development Session

Environment Development Session Evaluation–Due April 19
May Planning Meeting and Graduation Attendance Survey–Due April 19
Environment Session Learning Team Calls: Prompts and Recording Form–Due May 1
- Hold your Learning Team calls and have your call recorder submit call notes through the form linked above by May 1
Planning Committee Preferences Survey–Due April 12
- Detailed position descriptions are available here for reference
Stanley Frank Class Award Nomination Link
- Consider nominating one of your classmates for the Stanley Frank Class Award by April 12.