Lead Organizations

• Buncombe County Health Center
• Buncombe County Cooperative Extension
• YWCA of Asheville
• City of Asheville
• YMCA of WNC
• Liberty Bikes
• ABIPA
• ABYSA
• Be Active Appalachian Partnership
• Bountiful Cities
• Health Partners
• The Health Adventure
• Mission Hospitals
• Quality Forward
• Town of Black Mountain
• UNCA

Fitness & Nutrition News

The new HealthyBuncombe.org!

Healthy Buncombe has updated their website. Find out more about this overhaul. [more info]

Check Out Our New Videos!

Are you interested in Eating Smart in Buncombe County?  Downtown on the Move and BCTV have produced videos on eating healthy.

To visit community gardens and orchards in Montford, Pisgah View and Black Mountain click here
To visit the urban edible park, tailgate markets and learn about CSAs at the worksite click here

Take the Greenway Planning Survey

Buncombe County Parks Greenways and Recreation is conducting a survey to gather public input on the planning process for the County's greenway system. Click the link to take the survey [PG&R Greenway Survey]

RiverLink Needs Your Input

This invitation is to participate in our survey to enable us to better serve the French Broad River, its watershed and you!  Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we thank you in advance for your help. [Take the survey]

Activate Asheville: Expert out to bring walking back to everyday life

Asheville Citizen Times November 11, 2008
Nanci Bompey

Riding a bicycle to school, chasing your brother down the street and making forts in the woods.

These aren't organized activities that require adults or fancy equipment, but they are exactly the kinds of physical activity that many people grew up doing. [full story]

14 local health departments receive $2 million in funding for obesity prevention projects

NC Department of Health & Human Services
September 16, 2008 (corrected September 22, 2008)
Contact: Carol Schriber, 919-733-9190

RALEIGH – Fourteen community grants to enhance existing efforts to reduce obesity have been awarded to county health departments across the state, the N.C. Division of Public Health announced September 22, 2008. [full story]

Downtown on the Move Walking Routes

Have you wondered about the green Eat Smart Move More signs in downtown Asheville.  These signs mark 3 different walking routes, two 1-mile and a 2-mile.  The routes are great to help you plan how to get a little exercise into your day.  These routes are shown on our Downtown on the Move map. 

In addition to providing an overview of the routes, the map was designed to help people who live or work in downtown to think about how they can incorporate walking into their daily routines.  Many people don't leave their car at home or parked during the day because they believe they can't run errands or take care of business.  However, when asked, most say they would gladly walk a mile for an errand.  This map can give you a sense of distance and help you find easy-to-walk-to locations like the post office, drug store or food market.

Log On To Local Food

Find out where you can get fresh local produce and what's at the tailgate markets this week at BuyAppalachian.org

Quick Clicks

Bicycle Commuter's Guide - Download this guide from the City of Asheville and the Asheville Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Force for great information on making your trip into work on your bike!

Healthy Buncombe Stuff - Find out how to get exclusive Healthy Buncombe Merchandise

Worksite Wellness - Is your worksite's answer to wellness diet soda in the vending machine? Take a look at some ideas for taking the wellness up a knotch in your office.

Smoke Free Dining - The only smoke you'll find in these restaurants is coming from the food.

Join Healthy Buncombe - All you need to get involved in the health of your community.

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