Happenings Around the Mountain

February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building at 8 a.m.

The WVRHA invites you to the Capitol for a day of educating lawmakers on rural health issues and advocating for policies that enhance the well-being of rural West Virginians. Read more HERE.

February 16: Rural Rally for Safe Water | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m.

Halfway through the legislative session, state lawmakers still have not introduced the Coalfield Clean Water Act. From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice is encouraging impacted residents to bring water samples to the Capitol for state lawmakers and media alike to see. Tell your story and advocate for safe drinking water access in the coalfields. Read more about it HERE.

February 17: Local Food & Farms Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about agriculture and food access in West Virginia? Or maybe you have opinions and ideas to voice to state leaders? Local Food & Farms Day is the place for you! Read more about it HERE.

February 17: Canvassing Lunch & Learn with WVEF | Remote at 12 p.m.

Are you looking for a way to get involved in the fight for energy freedom? Canvassing is an easy and fun way to get involved while connecting with folks in your community. West Virginians For Energy Freedom is partnering with West Virginia Citizen Action Group and WV Sierra Club to host a virtual training session on canvassing. Join them from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST for a remote learning opportunity. Learn more HERE.

February 17: Exploring Data Centers with the U.S. EPA | Zoom at 2 p.m. EST

Join the West Virginia Chamber and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a deep dive into the latest initiatives, federal resources, and permitting processes amid the data center development boom. Register here.

February 18: Charleston Green Drinks | Short Story Brewing at 5:30 p.m.

Green Drinks is a happy hour networking opportunity for “green-minded” folks of all kinds. Join the community for a brief chat with a guest speaker, and then time for mingling. Come for the cocktails and stay for the conversation! See more on the event page HERE.

February 19: AI Data Centers: Insights on Policy and Public Health | Remote 6-8 p.m. EST

Join the National Wildlife Federation for a roundtable discussion on data centers and their impact on our lives. For more information and to register, click here.

February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m.

Join the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) and other organizations for a fun day of environmental advocacy and education. Organizations from all over the state will be tabling with information about their work and how you can get involved. Register for E-Day here.

February 23: The Climate Chorus | The Empty Glass @ 6 p.m.

Unwind after E-Day with a benefit concert at The Empty Glass. Live music, good company, and great drinks are an E-Day tradition. No cover, but donations (and friends!) are encouraged. Learn more HERE.

February 24: Black Policy Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m.

We’ll see you at the Capitol for the fifth annual Black Policy Day! In half a decade, Black Policy Day has become a great opportunity to connect with important educators, community organizations, and policymakers from all over the state. Join students and families for a day of social justice advocacy. Learn more from Dr. Shanequa Smith’s “Black Policy Day Celebrates Five Years of Civic Engagement at the West Virginia Capitol,” published in Black By God this past December.

West Virginia Rivers Coalition is hiring a Southern West Virginia Coordinator to join their community engagement team.Apply here.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hiring for several roles, including an Environmental Inspector. Apply here.

New Roots Community Farm is hiring a Farm to School Americorps Member. Apply here.

High Rocks Educational Corporation is hiring for several AmeriCorps positions. Apply here.