Get Involved
with Echoes of the Forest
Join us in transforming Hurricane Helene's devastation into hope and healing. Support local artisans, honor fallen trees, and help rebuild Western North Carolina's creative community.
Become a Steward of Transformation
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's impact on Western North Carolina—damaging 821,906 acres across 39 counties and causing $59.6 billion in economic losses—Echoes of the Forest is turning fallen trees into symbols of resilience.
By sponsoring an Echoes of the Forest memorial public art installation along our Echo woodworking trail, you become a champion for local artists, community healing, and environmental education. Your support transforms tragedy into lasting legacies for generations.
Benefits of Stewardship
When you sponsor an installation, your contribution creates ripple effects:
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Direct Economic Support: Funds go straight to local woodworkers, providing paid commissions in a region where 78% of forest damage hit private lands.
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Permanent Recognition: Your name or organization is etched on a dedication plaque, honoring your role in our revival story.
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Educational Impact: Installations include elements on Hurricane Helene, forest ecology, and sustainable recovery, inspiring visitors, students, and tourists.
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Community Healing: Public art fosters gathering spaces for processing trauma, boosting tourism and the creative economy.
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Environmental Innovation: Salvaged wood becomes valuable art, promoting sustainability and climate resilience.
Join Our Stewards
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your tax-deductible sponsorship invests in Western North Carolina's future. Whether sponsoring a bench, sculpture, or larger piece, you're part of a growing circle proving we rise stronger together.
Ready to make an impact? Contact us to discuss opportunities that align with your vision:
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Email: info@echoesoftheforest.org
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Phone: (828) 273-3096 (Liisa Andreassen, Executive Director)
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Imagine the completed trail: a path of hope where your support turns devastation into beauty. Become a steward today and help memorialize our forests while uplifting our communities.
Individual Stewards
Your stewardship directly supports public art, sustainability, and economic development in Western North Carolina. It also:
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Demonstrates your commitment to our community, WNC's resilience, and you are supporting environmental responsibility.
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You are supporting local artists and strengthening their long-term stability.
Business Stewards
Your stewardship directly supports public art, sustainability, and economic development in Western North Carolina. It also:​
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Demonstrates your commitment to creativity, resilience, and environmental responsibility.
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Strengthens your brand identity and storytelling around local impact.
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Aligns your business with a growing movement rooted in beauty, place and purpose.
White Oak Tree Stewardship
$5,000
These stewards will receive:
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Premier placement and logo recognition at major events (including future woodworking festivals, Echo unveilings, and fundraising events).
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Verbal recognition and option to speak at select events.
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Logo featured on our website, newsletter, printed signage, and press materials.
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8 raffle tickets for a handcrafted package or artwork (valued at $500+).
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Framed tree lithograph
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Echoes t-shirt
Contact us
If you'd like to discuss the stewardship levels or have questions, please reach out to Liisa Andreassan, Executive Director, Echoes of the Forest.
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Email: info@echoesoftheforest.org
Phone: (828) 273-3096
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our growing volunteer network and contribute directly to the restoration of the environment and arts in Western North Carolina. We currently have three dedicated volunteers and are looking to expand our team.
Help with Events
Echoes of the Forest attends several festivals per year and is always looking for people to help staff those events. If you enjoy talking to people, being outside and don't mind hauling some tables and chairs from time to time, this is the gig for you!
Call or email to learn more.
Help with Fundraising
We're always interested in learning about creative ways we can fundraise. If you'd like to host a fundraiser or have ideas for planning one, we'd love to hear your ideas.
Call or email to learn more.