How We Do it
Understand Our Past
We work to Understand our Past by;
History with Our Neighbors events where generational locals share their wisdom and stories.
Documenting and sharing our community's history.
Cultivating understanding and appreciatinon of our history within the Madison Teen community through conversation and discussion
Preserve Our Present
We work to Preserve Our Present by;
Clean-ups of our local roads and green spaces.
Partnering and assisting other environmental organizations with their preservation projects.
Motivating youth to take care of their local Appalachia environment.
Protect Our Future
We work to Protect our Future by;
Supporting and providing resources to help teens understand their local government.
Giving teens a new perspective on their Madison Community.
Inspiring the young leaders in our community to get involved.
Past Events
Madison County Board of Commissioners Meeting - Wednesday, November 8th
Q&A with Chairman Wetchel and Commissioner Wyatt & TMC (Áine, Althea, & Madalyn). We had a very enriching experience learning about the Commissioners roles & responsibilities on a day to day basis along with an insiders look at some of the current projects and initiatives for Madison County.
´link to commissioners info/contact page
Marshall Native Gardens Fall Native Plant Festival & Sale - October 14th, 2023
On October 14th, 2023, Teens of Madison County partnered with Marshall Native Gardens to volunteer at the Fall Native Plants Festival and Sale at the Madison County Public Library. TMC and numerous volunteers from Madison Early College High School assisted in many aspects of the plant sale, and took tours of the Marshall Native Gardens.
Bluff Mountain Music Festival
The 26th Annual Bluff Mountain Festival is June 10, 2023, 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Teens of Madison County had an information and refreshment booth at the festival.... on the grounds of the Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Hot Springs, N.C.
Link to Madison County Arts Council's Bluff Festival page
Saturday, June 10th 2023, Teens of Madison County at Bluff Mountain MusicFestival in Hot Springs
Madison County Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 9, 2023
On Tuesday, May 9th, TMC once again, attended the Madison County Board of Commissioners meeting. We heard public comment and commissioners discussion on the 12 month extension on the biomass facility moratorium and updates on county finance. It was an informative meeting and refreshing to have the earliest meeting adjournment this year, just a little afer 8pm.
Madison County, NC Board of Commissioners Meeting - 05/09/23 (video via youtube)
The Great Madison County Litter Sweep, April 23, 2023
TMC leverages 10 teen volunteers, 3 vehicles, and 2 adult saftey people to collect almost 30 bags of litter from
Little Pine RD.
The Great Madison County Litter Sweep
TMC w/ Mountain Valleys, Blannahassett Island, Madison County Litter Sweep, April 23, 2023
April 11th, 2023: TMC introduces to Commissioners during public comment
Áine officially introduced the Madison County Board of Commissioners to Teens of Madison County. Four dedicated teens, with school & jobs the next day, stuck it out until almost 12:00 midnight when the Commissioners adjourned. But it paid off with BOC Chairman Wetchel taking the time at the end to connect with each and every TMC attendee and exchange contact information.
Madison County, NC Board of Commissioners Meeting - 04/11/23
(fast forward to 05:50 to go directly to Áine's TMC presentation )
History With Our Neighbors
Marshall, Madison County
March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
TMC's first 'Road Clean Up'
Skyway Drive, Marshall
March 18, 2023
Skyway Drive, Marshall
March 18, 2023
"It was invigorating!" - Justin Kent
"It feels good to be making a difference close to home" - Nolan McMillan
County Commisioner Meeting
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Madison County Center. On March 14, 2023
TMC Partnering with Mountain Valleys RC&D on Blannahassett Island Preservation and Beautification Project
Blannahassett Island, Marshall Madison County. On March 8, 2023
Blannahassett Island, Marshall Madison County. On March 8, 2023