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Helene Moved Mountains Understanding WNC’s landslide and flood risk with YouTube-famous Geologist Philip Prince, Ph.D.
Hosted by the French Broad River Partnership
✅ Free Event, Space is limited, Register Now!
Join us as we explore how geology shapes the beauty, recreation, and ecology of the French Broad basin — and how those same natural systems influence flooding, landslides, and risk.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our mountains and rivers have changed — and so have we. Join us for a free evening of learning, reflection, and community connection with Dr. Philip Prince—geologist, educator, and creator of the popular YouTube channel @TheGeoModels. Dr. Prince’s videos have inspired millions of viewers to see the world beneath their feet in a whole new way and were especially impactful to many grappling to understand the devastation of Helene. In this special lecture, Philip will bring the ancient stories of the French Broad River basin to life— explaining how the mountains, rivers, and valleys that inspire us also hold the clues to keeping our families and neighbors safe. As we look toward recovery and resilience, gaining a deeper understanding of our landscape’s geologic history is vital to planning for a more resilient future.
✨Don’t miss out on raffle prizes, climate resiliency info and data tools, free stickers and swag, and cool merch from our FBRP members!
🕓 Event Schedule
4:00–5:00 PM — Member Meeting (optional, but open to the public)
Join FBRP members to hear updates on ongoing projects, recovery collaborations, and how we can strengthen the network of organizations working for the basin’s future.
5:00–6:00 PM — Dinner & Community Connections
Enjoy local food trucks and connect with nonprofits and local partners leading recovery and restoration work after Hurricane Helene. Learn about volunteer opportunities and participate in themed table discussions on topics like watershed recovery and more.
6:00–7:15 PM — Keynote Lecture with Dr. Philip Prince
Dr. Prince brings the ancient story of our landscape to life—revealing how geology makes our region both a playground for adventure and a hotspot for natural hazards like flooding and landslides. Dr. Prince will share the science and data tools that empower individuals and communities to make safer, more informed choices.
7:15–8:00 PM — Lighting Round: State of the Waterways & Looking to the Future
Stay after the lecture for an engaging panel discussion featuring local experts, agency partners, and community leaders with updates on water quality, river ecology, recovery activities, restoration, and resilience efforts across the basin.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible!
Shoutout to our sponsors at the French Broad level: Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, Duke Energy Foundation, Fernleaf, Jennings Environmental, McAdams, and Resource Institute.
And to all our sponsors at the Swannanoa level: Blue Earth Planning, Engineering & Design, Wildlands Engineering, EnviroScience, and Equinox Environmental.
About the French Broad River Partnership
The French Broad River Partnership unites organizations, agencies, and communities across Western North Carolina to protect the river, restore its ecosystems, and support recovery. In this critical time, FBRP serves as a central voice for both ecological and economic renewal, helping the watershed and its people heal together
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803-9419, United States
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