GMREC

Community Council

The Community Council was formed in 2003 to expand the outreach and service of the GMRE Center to the region.  Volunteers work through three program committees – Education, Outreach and Preservation – to fulfill the goals of the GMRE Center.

Working with the GMRE Center staff,

• The Education Committee provides educational enrichment experiences for public and private school students in the 4 county area. 
• The Outreach Committee provides educational seminars and workshops for adults. 
• The Preservation Committee initiates projects important to preserving our rich mountain heritage.   These include the Native Plant Rescue Project and the Appalachian Native Botanical Sanctuary project.

The operating budget of the Community Council is funded by gifts from friends in the region through an annual campaign.  In 2006 and 2007, over 3300 students and adults in the region benefited from the Council’s programs.

For more information, view the Community Council informational brochure (Requires the free Acrobat Reader).