Watauga Women in Leadership Coffee Connections
Middle Fork Greenway - Tweetsie Railroad Parking Lot
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605 United States
Join Watauga Women in Leadership as we come together to discuss the power of Women in the Great Outdoors.
The Watauga Women in Leadership committee invites you to our Spring Coffee Connections for 2026 on Wednesday, April 29 from 8:00-9:00AM at the Middle Fork Greenway.
Wendy Patoprsty with Blue Ridge Conservancy/Middle Fork Greenway and Becca Nenow with Woodsong will spend the morning talking with us about thriving in a profession focused on nature, conservancy, recreation, and leadership in the outdoors - whether it is advocating for and helping develop a greenway or understanding what women need to help ground them through being in the outdoors and surrounding nature.
Attendees will gather at the lower parking area of Tweetsie Railroad to enjoy light refreshments and coffee before we take a quick walk & talk to the Middlefork Greenway Trailhead off of 321 with Wendy and Becca.
If you do not wish to participate in the walking portion of the morning, there is parking at the trailhead. Carpooling is encouraged.
About the Speakers
Wendy Patoprsty is the Director of the Middle Fork Greenway and is a dedicated environmentalist. She has a background in horticulture and holds a Master's Degree in Geography. Her work in community development, stormwater projects, and environmental education has guided and shaped her career. Her work includes Kids in the Creek program and the Big Sweep river cleanup, which removes trash from High Country streams. Wendy's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement is evident in her leadership and involvement in various projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the High Country.
Becca Nenow is the founder of Woodsong where she uses her talents to teach backcountry how to's and guide folks deeper into their inherent connection with the Earth. She grew up between the hills of Tennessee, the cornfields of Indiana, and the mountains of North Carolina. She draws inspiration from art, nature, psychology, and biology and uses her innate and learned abilities to guide her in helping people connect to nature directly. In addition to founding Woodsong, Becca has also thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, served as an elected official on the Boone Town Council, and started a company for sustainable & refillable products called Resupply.
WWIL Coffee Connections are complimentary for Boone Area Chamber members and $5/per person for non-Chamber members.
In case of inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th. A decision will be made by 6:30am the morning of and participants will be notified if rescheduled.
Registrants are participating at their own risk and abilities.
Please register your full party.
Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided.
The mission of Watauga Women in Leadership (WWIL) is to empower women in business and leadership in all stages of their careers. The organization presents events that support women through networking and educational speakers. We hope to enable and grow business, support and mentoring opportunities among professional women in the High Country.
When: Wednesday, April 29th from 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Middle Fork Greenway - Tweetsie Railroad Parking Lot
Additional information including maps and parking will be emailed to registered participants.
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