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Design With Nature by Ian McHarg
"The ecological view is the essential component in the search for the face of the land of the free and the home of the brave."
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Discover the Legacy that inspires change
The Wilma Dykeman Legacy is a nonprofit dedicated to continuing the powerful work of author, activist, and trailblazer Wilma Dykeman. Through talks, workshops, other events, and books, we're using the written and spoken word (and a little bit of music) to build a future rooted in environmental integrity and social justice.
Join us! Explore upcoming events, read our treasure trove of articles, and become a Friend of Wilma Dykeman.
Let's continue Wilma's legacy - together.
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SAVE THE DATE: May 21, 2026 – Wilma Dykeman Birthday Anniversary Celebration
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Social Justice
Celebration of Wilma Dykeman's 106th Birthday Anniversary
Our annual fundraiser
Lyric Jones + Becky Stone's tribute to Andrea Clark + line dancing led by Brenda Mills + food by Kente Kitchen - what more do you need?
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Date:
May 21, 2026
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when:
Doors open 5:30 PM, program begins 6:00 PM
where:
AB Tech Conference Center
105th birthday anniversary celebration
Social Justice
Mountain Strong
Continuing the Conversation
Join us as leaders of The Cemetery Remembrance Project share how students and churches are identifying and honoring unmarked Black graves.
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Date:
August 27, 2026
End Date:
when:
7:00 - 8:30 PM
where:
Weaverville Community Center
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Written & Spoken Word
My Story # 1 - Jim Stokely discussing Wilma Dykeman's memoir
Family of Earth: A Southern Mountain Childhood
"Who is there among us who can say he has lived upon this earth, in his own home, and never once been blinded by the clear light of beauty?"
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Date:
October 5, 2026
End Date:
when:
7:00 - 8:00 PM
where:
Battery Park Book Exchange,
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Articles & Resources
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Environmental Integrity
Water Quality Group at Cane Creek
French Broad River Partnership Water Quality Group
by Anne Keller and Tim Fox
"Water Quality Group members are focused and practical about what they take on, being all-volunteers with jobs and families..."
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Social Justice
Social Justice
Meta Commerse - 2019
Releasing the Pain - Meta Commerse - Part Two
sung by Meta Commerse
"They are called Negro spirituals for a reason. It is a music brought forth by the Africans who were enslaved for comfort, for healing, for survival."
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Written & Spoken Word
Written & Spoken Word
Wilma Dykeman and husband James R. Stokely, Jr. in home library in Newport, Tennessee
A Word from Wilma - "We Are Still Together"
"We are still together."
When faced with a decision, a tragedy or a dilemma, more than one person has been known to ask, “What Would Wilma Do?”
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