Affiliated and Accrediting Organizations
Environmental Organizations, Nature Appreciation
Parenting
Outdoor Recreation
Local Wilderness Areas
Local Information and Organizations
Local Dining
Local Lodging
Gear, Clothing and Supplies, Services
Care Packages

Affiliated and Accrediting Organizations:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The improvement of education in the south through accreditation.

North Carolina Association of Independent Schools
Supporting and strengthening independent schools in North Carolina since 1970

American Camp Association
Enriching lives, building tomorrows

Association for Experiential Education
A community of progressive educators and practitioners

Environmental Organizations, Nature Appreciation:

Leave No Trace
Center for outdoor ethics

No Child Left Inside
Supporting families and children getting outside

Sierra Club
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

Pisgah Group, NC Chapter of the Sierra Club

The Nature Conservancy
Protecting nature, preserving life

Western North Carolina Alliance
Environmental activism group that works to protect the forests, streams, and air, and support sustainable communities.

Huddler’s Green Home
Wiki with articles and forums on the environment

Eco Geek
Innovations that are saving the planet, developed by ENC and Hante alum Hank Green

Slow Food
Spreading taste education

Parenting:

Boys Town Parenting Tips
General website of parenting advice

Camp Spirit
Camp planning tips for parents

Positive Parenting
Parenting tips, links and articles

Tips for Online Safety For Parents
Tips and techniques for parents to keep kids safe online

Outdoor Recreation:

American Hiking Society
Resources for hikers

U.S. Forest Service
Maps, articles, games for kids

National Park Service
Park information, nature and science articles, activities for kids, history

Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Information about hiking the Appalachian Trail, programs, trail resources

American Canoe Association
Paddling resources and education

Western North Carolina Mountain Biking
Riding information

Local Wilderness Areas:

Dupont State Forest
More than 10,000 acres oof forest, trails and waterfalls near Brevard

NC Arboretum
Over 400 acres of public gardens and trails near Asheville

NC Cradle of Forestry
Forestry education and information

Fish Hatchery
Wildlife center, exhibits and programs focused on the wildlife of the North Carolina mountain region

Pisgah National Forest
Maps and resources

Gorges State Park
Trails and waterfalls near Brevard

Local Information and Organizations:

Brevard

Western NC Attractions

Asheville

Western North Carolina Guide

Brevard/Transylvania Chamber

Heart of Brevard
Information on Brevard history and businesses

Transylvania County Arts Council

Brevard Music Center

Local Dining:

The Brown Bean Coffee Roasters

Taste of Transylvania
Directory of local restraunts

Poppies Market and Cafe

Local Lodging:

Ash Grove

The Cabins at Seven Foxes

Claddagh Inn

Earthshine Mountain Lodge

Hampton Inn

Highland Lake Inn

Holiday Inn Airport

Holiday Inn Express

Rodeway Inn

Inn at Brevard

Key Falls Inn

Morningside Farm

The Pisgah Inn

Gear, Clothing and Supplies, Services:

Diamond Brand Outdoors

Nali Outdoor Wear

Backcountry Outdoors

Village Outdoor

Looking Glass Outfitters

Headwaters Outfitters

Davidson River Outfitters

Everything Summer Camp 1-800-535-2057. Eagles Nest campers get great discounts on camp trunks and lots of other camp gear.

Assurance Solutions - Student Travel Protection Program Travel insurance

Care Packages:

Camp Pacs in Brevard

The Wrinkled Egg in Flat Rock