Central Region News

A message from Executive Director Bob Wagner: 

After a few crisp mornings, suddenly you can taste fall in the air. It’s the beginning of the end of summer. Although our days are still long and often hot, you can’t help but look forward to the next season and sometimes begrudgingly say goodbye to the last. These are fantastic days to go for a hike, to discern the changes in leaf color on a distant ridge, to watch the birds and other animals preparing for winter, and go for a paddle. 

Likewise, at MountainTrue, we’re also transitioning. We’ve completed our final Swim Guide monitoring for the season; compiled and shared results from our farmer survey of weather impacts; we’re wrapping up our summer programming and preparing for our upcoming Annual Gathering on September 14. There, we’ll celebrate our amazing volunteers and supporters as well as MountainTrue’s accomplishments this year. We’ll also introduce our new board members and look forward to the big environmental challenges we are facing. Come join us!

NEWS & ADVOCACY UPDATE

Read about our housing work in The Laurel Magazine

Our Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC program was featured in the August issue of The Laurel of Asheville. Spotlight On: Working to Tackle Climate Change and Housing Shortages by Building Up, Not Out. Read the full article here.

MountainTrue joins petitions asking EPA to withdraw state authority over water permits 

MountainTrue and other conservation groups, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, recently filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to take back North Carolina’s authority to regulate water pollution because the state legislature is crippling the state’s ability to protect its waterways, drinking water sources, and communities from harmful pollution. Learn more. 

DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS

Celebrate our work with us this weekend!

Join us at our Annual Gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage in Asheville on Saturday, September 14, where we’ll recognize our Regional Volunteers of the Year and our Esther Cunningham Award Recipient. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding volunteers: Eva Snyder (Central Region); Marie Jackson (Southern Region); Bill Horton (Western Region); Tammy Haley (High Country Region); and last but not least, the Esther Cunningham Award recipient, Bob Gale.

Help eradicate invasive plants at Richmond Hill Park

Richmond Hill Park is Asheville’s largest forested park and hosts miles of trails. Despite its suburban location, Richmond Hill has a diversity of native plants that are being choked out by nonnative invasive plants. Participants will receive training in plant ID + invasive species control methods. Join MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly on Sunday, September 15, to remove nonnative invasive plants and help the native forest thrive!

Curious about solar energy?

Don’t miss a chance to hear from our friends at Sugar Hollow Solar at Brainy Brews in Asheville, NC, on Wednesday, September 18. We’ll discuss what solar energy is, how it benefits the environment (and you), financial incentives and tax rebates for 2024, and next steps for getting started. Sugar Hollow Solar will buy the first drink for any homeowner who brings a copy of their power bill!

Come get crafty with us!

Join us on Thursday, October 10, from 6-8 p.m. for a community craft night with Street Creature Puppet Collective as we craft props for the Asheville Holiday Parade! This will include helping with a giant Hellbender puppet, painting tangerine darter cutouts, and more. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. You don’t have to be crafty to come help out and have fun. Kids are welcome. RSVP here. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate in the Holiday Parade!

See Asheville on an e-bike!

Take an e-bike tour of Asheville with the Flying Bike and MountainTrue’s Healthy Communities team on Saturday, October 5. Don’t miss your chance to get the inside scoop on Asheville’s urban core, including stories of how redlining has shaped our city, the infamous Pit of Despair, and plans for the I-26 Connector. Stick around after for a casual member hang at The RAD Brewing Company.

Hike the Craggies with us this fall

Congressman Chuck Edwards has the opportunity to make history by creating North Carolina’s first National Scenic Area in the Craggy Mountains, an idea with broad local support. Hike the Big Butt Trail on Friday, October 11, with MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly and experience the beautiful forests, views, flora, and fauna of the Craggy Mountains. Learn more + register.

Save the date for our Online Fall Native Plant & Tree Sale, running October 1-31

If you missed out on the spring sale (or if you just want more native plants), don’t miss your chance to show your yard and garden a little local love. All items are sourced from Carolina Native Nursery, and sale proceeds benefit the work of MountainTrue. Certain items sold out quickly during our spring sale, so don’t wait to purchase! The pick-up date for Asheville, NC, will be Tuesday, November 19, from 3-6 p.m. Sign up here to be notified when the sale goes live.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Pre-order your I Love Mountains merch thru September 30

Our new I Love Mountains merch was designed by Ellis Gibson (winner of MountainTrue’s Kid’s Design Contest) and refined by Calor Creative. Order your merch today! Pre-order options include youth and toddler sizes! Orders are expected to ship in early November. 

Want to volunteer + help raise funds for MountainTrue?

If you’re looking for an easy volunteer activity, look no further! MountainTrue is the nonprofit beneficiary for the Wicked Spooky 5k in Asheville, NC, on Saturday, October 26. MountainTrue will receive $5 per runner for providing 17-20 volunteers. You choose your shift and role. Lend a hand, watch costumed runners AND earn a free beer ticket to use after your shift. Find out more or register!

MountainTrue spring ‘25 internship

Our Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC Housing Intern will support program goals by creating social media content, conducting general program outreach, event planning, research on best practices in the pro-housing movement, and more. This position will be based out of our Asheville, NC, office. Learn more + apply by October 8!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lunch & learn w/ Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC & Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Susan Bean, Housing & Transportation Director for MountainTrue, will discuss why environmentalists should support building more housing. The virtual presentation and discussion is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more and register.

The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament, Benefiting MountainTrue

When: Sunday, September 15, at 2 p.m. 

Where: Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course

What: Grab your golf clubs and the best players you can find. This tournament welcomes local businesses, community partners, supporters of music and arts, and all of our river friends for a day full of golf, games, food, drinks, and lots of fun! Your participation and a portion of proceeds will directly support MountainTrue. Sign-up and learn more. 

Get Out The Vote AVL

NC Conservation Network is hosting a non-partisan GOTV letter-writing event at The Rad Brewing Company in Asheville on Tuesday, October 1, from 5-8 p.m. They’ll provide pizza for attendees. RSVP here.

Eco Grief circle: October 10 thru November 21 

Eco Grief circle with The School of Global Citizenry in partnership with the Western United Methodist Conference is back. Participants in this seven-week hybrid learning experience will explore emotional and spiritual responses to ecological and social challenges. MountainTrue Creation Care Alliance supporters will receive a $20 discount at checkout with the code: greenchalice. Sign up here.

High Country News

A message from High Country Regional Director & Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill: 

And just like that, the summer is coming to a crispy close. I’m grateful to our 2024 Swim Guide volunteers and sponsors who covered 26 Swim Guide sites across the New and Watauga River watersheds. Don’t worry; we’ll still have plenty more opportunities to gather and serve with MountainTrue this fall! Join us at our Annual Gathering on Saturday, September 14, to celebrate our Regional Volunteers of the Year and our Esther Cunningham Award Recipient. Linger here between seasons and soak up the last bit of summer swimming. Stay tuned for upcoming live staking opportunities after the leaves fall.

DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS

Celebrate our work with us this weekend!

Join us at our Annual Gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage in Asheville on Saturday, September 14, where we’ll recognize our Regional Volunteers of the Year and our Esther Cunningham Award Recipient. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding volunteers: Eva Snyder (Central Region); Marie Jackson (Southern Region); Bill Horton (Western Region); Tammy Haley (High Country Region); and last but not least, the Esther Cunningham Award recipient, Bob Gale.

One last chance to soak in summertime with your Riverkeeper crew! 

Join us for our Annual Watauga Tailwaters Float on Friday, September 20, near Johnson City, TN. We’re so excited to get back out on the water with y’all before the colder weather moves in. Spread the word and be sure to sign up to let us know if you’ll need to rent a boat. See y’all on the water!

Celebrate Oktoberfest with us at AMB

Catch the Watauga Riverkeeper team at Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s (AMB) Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 21, from 12-10 p.m. in Boone, NC. Don’t miss the brews, brats, and belly-laughing fun! The MountainTrue table will have some fun games, new merch, and more info on all the activities we have planned this fall and winter. A $5 cover at the door will go to local charities.

We 💙 our volunteers!

Have you volunteered with MountainTrue this year? Join us for our High Country Volunteer Appreciation Party on Thursday, October 10, from 5-7:30 p.m. for food, drinks, and connection. Sign up here.

TroutFest 2024

Join us during the first weekend of October to celebrate the First Annual TroutFest hosted by The Speckled Trout Outfitters! We’re so grateful to our river family at Speckled Trout for putting together this festival celebrating fishable water. This event will be a vibrant celebration of community, nature, and local culture, featuring various events, activities, and demonstrations. Keep checking their event page for more info about this weekend-long celebration!

Help us clean the Trash Trouts this fall

Want to get in the river and contribute to its health? Assist with one of our upcoming Trash Trout cleanout days where we remove trash from the traps and inventory trash types and brands! Upcoming Boone workdays include September 19 and October 17.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Stay tuned for our upcoming live staking workdays at the old Shulls Mill dam site

Once plants go dormant for the season, the 2024 live staking season will be back and more fun than ever! We’re looking forward to getting out and further supporting our post-dam removal rehabilitation efforts. Stay tuned for workday postings on our events page.

Pre-order your I Love Mountains merch thru September 30

Our new I Love Mountains merch was designed by Ellis Gibson (winner of MountainTrue’s Kid’s Design Contest) and refined by Calor Creative. Order your merch today! Pre-order options include youth and toddler sizes! Orders are expected to ship in early November. 

ADVOCACY UPDATE

MountainTrue joins petitions asking EPA to withdraw state authority over water permits 

MountainTrue and other conservation groups, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, recently filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to take back North Carolina’s authority to regulate water pollution because the state legislature is crippling the state’s ability to protect its waterways, drinking water sources, and communities from harmful pollution. Learn more. 

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS & EVENTS

Community shout-outs

Huge thanks to our friends at Beech Mountain Resort for a summer filled with awesome music, food, and friends! The 2024 Summer Concert Series was a huge success this season. Thanks for another awesome summer of jamming out with us on top of the mountain!

The Depot Street hellbender mural is officially completed and even more beautiful than we imagined! An awesome partnership that ended in an incredible piece of artwork for all of our community to enjoy. Thank you to the artists and groups who were part of the wildly successful unveiling and celebration on August 24. 

The summer went by fast, and our 2024 Swim Guide season has officially come to an end. One final thank you to all of our incredible Swim Guide site sponsors and volunteers who made it possible for us to sample 26 sites weekly across the High Country Region. We couldn’t have done it without y’all! The Swim Guide ’25 season will sneak up fast, so reach out to emma@mountaintrue.org or hannah@mountaintrue.org to find out more about becoming a Swim Guide sponsor or volunteer. 

Before fall crept in, our team finally enjoyed a Friday afternoon snorkeling at the Upper Watauga Gorge Park after battling with rain all summer. We had a fun group come out and explore with us, and we saw our fair share of hogsuckers, shiners, and chubs. Stay tuned for potential guided snorkeling adventures during spawning season (if you’re willing to brave the chilly water!)  

Lunch & learn w/ Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC & Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Susan Bean, Housing & Transportation Director for MountainTrue, will discuss why environmentalists should support building more housing. The virtual presentation and discussion is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more and register.

Eco Grief circle: October 10 thru November 21 

Eco Grief circle with The School of Global Citizenry in partnership with the Western United Methodist Conference is back. Participants in this seven-week hybrid learning experience will explore emotional and spiritual responses to ecological and social challenges. MountainTrue Creation Care Alliance supporters will receive a $20 discount at checkout with the code: greenchalice. Sign up here.

Southern Region News

A message from Executive Director Bob Wagner: 

After a few crisp mornings, suddenly you can taste fall in the air. It’s the beginning of the end of summer. Although our days are still long and often hot, you can’t help but look forward to the next season and sometimes begrudgingly say goodbye to the last. These are fantastic days to go for a hike, to discern the changes in leaf color on a distant ridge, to watch the birds and other animals preparing for winter, and go for a paddle. 

Likewise, at MountainTrue, we’re also transitioning. We’ve completed our final Swim Guide monitoring for the season; compiled and shared results from our farmer survey of weather impacts; we’re wrapping up our summer programming and preparing for our upcoming Annual Gathering on September 14. There, we’ll celebrate our amazing volunteers and supporters as well as MountainTrue’s accomplishments this year. We’ll also introduce our new board members and look forward to the big environmental challenges we are facing. Come join us!

DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS

Celebrate our work with us this weekend!

Join us at our Annual Gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage in Asheville on Saturday, September 14, where we’ll recognize our Regional Volunteers of the Year and our Esther Cunningham Award Recipient. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding volunteers: Eva Snyder (Central Region); Marie Jackson (Southern Region); Bill Horton (Western Region); Tammy Haley (High Country Region); and last but not least, the Esther Cunningham Award recipient, Bob Gale.

Don’t miss our Saluda, NC, open house

Save the date for Thursday, October 24, from 5-7 p.m.! Our Green Riverkeeper office has recently moved to Saluda, NC, and is hosting an open house to celebrate with the community. Come out to see the new space, mingle with fellow MountainTrue supporters, build new relationships, and support local businesses in the area. We’ll have food, drinks, music, and live painting — you don’t want to miss it! More details coming soon.

NEWS & UPDATES

MountainTrue joins petitions asking EPA to withdraw state authority over water permits 

MountainTrue and other conservation groups, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, recently filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to take back North Carolina’s authority to regulate water pollution because the state legislature is crippling the state’s ability to protect its waterways, drinking water sources, and communities from harmful pollution. Learn more. 

Broad Riverkeeper Paddle Raffle in the news

Check out this article about your Broad Riverkeeper in The Laurel of Asheville. Aside from being your Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell has been carving wood for the last 30 years. Enjoying woodworking as a career has now become a side job; he’s only taking commissions for custom kayak and canoe paddles. But you have a chance to own one by buying a raffle ticket to support MountainTrue’s work! Purchase your online raffle tickets by September 12.

Broad Riverkeeper David Caldwell announces Fishing Tournament results:

Alright, y’all – the results are in for the 2024 Broad River Fishing Tournament!

🎣 Broad’s Best Angler: Fitz McMurry with 18, 19, and 19.5″ catches totaling 56.5 inches. Prize: $75 check. Jay Hitt came in second place for this category with 15, 15.5, and 19″ catches totaling 49.5 inches. 

🎣 Biggest Bass: Viviana Salazar with a 21″ smallmouth. Prize: $25 gift certificate from Bass Shack.

🎣 Biggest Panfish: Joe Buchanan with a nice 6” sunfish. Prize: $25 gift certificate from Bass Shack.

🎣 Biggest Catfish: me! Only because I was the only one to have a picture of the catfish I caught. But I can’t accept a prize, gotta keep it fair!

🎣 Most Unusual Fish: Jay Hitt with a 15″ Sucker. Prize: $25 check.

Congratulations, everyone! What a beautiful and fun 10 days of fishing on the river. Can’t wait to do it again next year. Thanks for entering and for your support. This is one of my favorite events of the year. Keep those lines tight!

Pre-order your I Love Mountains merch thru September 30

Our new I Love Mountains merch was designed by Ellis Gibson (winner of MountainTrue’s Kid’s Design Contest) and refined by Calor Creative. Order your merch today! Pre-order options include youth and toddler sizes! Orders are expected to ship in early November. 

Read about our housing work in The Laurel Magazine

Our Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC program was featured in the August issue of The Laurel of Asheville. Spotlight On: Working to Tackle Climate Change and Housing Shortages by Building Up, Not Out. Read the full article here.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lunch & learn w/ Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC & Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Susan Bean, Housing & Transportation Director for MountainTrue, will discuss why environmentalists should support building more housing. The virtual presentation and discussion is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more and register.

Eco Grief circle: October 10 thru November 21 

Eco Grief circle with The School of Global Citizenry in partnership with the Western United Methodist Conference is back. Participants in this seven-week hybrid learning experience will explore emotional and spiritual responses to ecological and social challenges. MountainTrue Creation Care Alliance supporters will receive a $20 discount at checkout with the code: greenchalice. Sign up here.

Born of the Broad River Exhibit at the Earl Scruggs Center

Bluegrass and Broad River history buffs: catch this cool exhibit at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC, until December 30, 2024. Learn about the life and career of legendary bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs in his own words, and how the Broad River Region played such an instrumental role in bluegrass history. 

Western Region News

A message from Western Regional Director Callie Moore: 

I love cool mornings and the changing of the seasons, especially summer fading into fall, which is what September is all about. Here at MountainTrue, we’re also starting a seasonal transition that focuses less on water quality monitoring (although we keep sampling year-round) and puts more of an emphasis on habitat restoration after the snakes, bees, and trees go dormant. There’s a lot to read about in this issue, so I’ll let you get to it. Thank you for your support of MountainTrue!

DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS

Hope to see you this Saturday at our Annual Gathering!

Join us at our Annual Gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage in Asheville on Saturday, September 14, where we’ll recognize our Regional Volunteers of the Year and our Esther Cunningham Award Recipient. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding volunteers: Eva Snyder (Central Region); Marie Jackson (Southern Region); Bill Horton (Western Region); Tammy Haley (High Country Region); and last but not least, the Esther Cunningham Award recipient, Bob Gale.

Come early at 3 p.m. to meet our new Board Members. General programming will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will include reflecting on our achievements to date in 2024 and honoring some outstanding volunteers. Heavy snacks and one free drink per person will be provided. And, stick around after the business for a fiery round of MountainTrue-themed trivia! 

Annual Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale coming in October

Don’t miss your chance to show your property a little local love. We’ll begin accepting online orders on Tuesday, October 1. All plants are sourced from reputable local nurseries, and sale proceeds benefit the work of MountainTrue. We anticipate that some items will sell out quickly, so don’t wait to place your order! The pick-up date for Murphy, NC, will be Thursday, November 21, from 3-6 p.m. Sign up here to be notified when the sale goes live.

Hike outing, national forest policy update & social planned for October 5

Join MountainTrue Biologist & Resilient Forests Director Josh Kelly on Saturday, October 5, for a hike in the Whitewater Special Interest Area, which is renowned for its unique flora and wildlife. The Forest Service attempted to log 15 acres of the Special Interest Area as part of the Southside Project, but MountainTrue and our partners took legal action and won. We’ll meet at 9:45 a.m. in Cashiers, NC, to carpool to the trailhead. Register for the hike now! 

After the hike, come chat with Resilient Forests Director Josh Kelly and our new Public Lands Engagement Manager, Katherine Stahl, at Whiteside Brewing in Cashiers, NC. We’ll be there from 4-6 p.m. MountainTrue will buy your first beverage. Don’t miss your chance to meet these dedicated staff members! Sign up here.

NEWS & UPDATES

MountainTrue joins petitions asking EPA to withdraw state authority over water permits 

MountainTrue and other conservation groups, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, recently filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to take back North Carolina’s authority to regulate water pollution because the state legislature is crippling the state’s ability to protect its waterways, drinking water sources, and communities from harmful pollution. Learn more. 

Huge thanks to our Swim Guide volunteers

Our Swim Guide sampling season ended in August after we provided results prior to the Labor Day holiday weekend. In the Hiwassee and Little Tennessee River watersheds, MountainTrue collected 341 E.coli samples at 23 locations across our region. We analyzed them and provided information about where it’s safe to swim every week for 15 weeks this summer! And we couldn’t have done it without our very dedicated volunteers. New 2024 volunteer Will Norris collected weekly E.coli samples from two sites on the Little Tennessee River and arranged for MountainTrue staff to pick them up at the Nantahala Outdoor Center’s General Store. Other dedicated volunteers who saved us a lot of time and vehicle miles this season are David Best, Stacey Cassedy, John Knoblich, and Lynn Hert. Thank you, everyone!

Dam removal in various stages all across WNC

Dam removal has become a major focus for MountainTrue’s Clean Waters team as a tool to mitigate the impacts of climate change, restore aquatic connectivity, and open safe public recreation corridors for paddlers. Working in partnership with groups like American Rivers, we were able to successfully advocate for a WNC Dam Removal Fund of $7.2 million to be established by the NC General Assembly and distributed through the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. A large portion of the funding is paying for studies to support dam removal here in the western region. Dam removal projects are in various stages of development (including feasibility) for the Burningtown Lakes Dam on Daves Creek in Macon County; Cullowhee Dam on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County; and Ela Dam on the Oconaluftee River in Swain County. Funding has also been used to support the removal of two dams on the Watauga River, as well as projects in the Catawba, New, and French Broad river basins.

Help us welcome our new AmeriCorps Project Conserve member, Kate Bridgers

Sylva, NC, local Kate Bridgers starts an 11-month term this month serving as MountainTrue’s Western Region Water Quality and Habitat Restoration Associate. Kate received her Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Environmental Studies from Appalachian State University in August 2023. Protecting clean water and our region’s rich biodiversity is very important to Kate, and she’s excited that MountainTrue and AmeriCorps Project Conserve are offering her a hands-on role and the ability to give back to her community. You can reach out to Kate via email at wro-wq-habitat@mountaintrue.org later this month. 

Read about our housing work in The Laurel Magazine

Our Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC program was featured in the August issue of The Laurel of Asheville. Spotlight On: Working to Tackle Climate Change and Housing Shortages by Building Up, Not Out. Read the full article here.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Volunteer opportunity in Macon County

MountainTrue is working to expand our microplastics sampling program into Macon County, NC. We’re seeking volunteers to collect quarterly water samples from local rivers and streams. We’ve collaborated with Mainspring Conservation Trust to create an accessible drop-off and pick-up location for jars and samples. For more in-depth information about our microplastic sampling program, watch this video. If you’re interested in volunteering to take microplastic samples, please email Kate Bridgers, our new Western Region AmeriCorps member. Please let us know if you have a stream location in mind that you’d like to sample. If not, we’ll assign you a location from our list of possible sample sites!

Spring ’25 internship opportunity available in the Murphy, NC, area

MountainTrue’s Western Regional Office is offering a paid internship during the spring 2025 semester. The internship is part-time for a total of 150 hours over 12 weeks (late January-April). Primary responsibilities will be to assist with our Georgia Adopt-A-Stream volunteer water quality monitoring program and to manage our microplastics sampling program in the Hiwassee River Basin. Learn more + apply by October 30.

Pre-order your I Love Mountains merch thru September 30

Our new I Love Mountains merch was designed by Ellis Gibson (winner of MountainTrue’s Kid’s Design Contest) and refined by Calor Creative. Order your merch today! Pre-order options include youth and toddler sizes! Orders are expected to ship in early November. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lunch & learn w/ Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC & Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Susan Bean, Housing & Transportation Director for MountainTrue, will discuss why environmentalists should support building more housing. The virtual presentation and discussion is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more and register.

Eco Grief circle: October 10 thru November 21 

Eco Grief circle with The School of Global Citizenry in partnership with the Western United Methodist Conference is back. Participants in this seven-week hybrid learning experience will explore emotional and spiritual responses to ecological and social challenges. MountainTrue Creation Care Alliance supporters will receive a $20 discount at checkout with the code: greenchalice. Sign up here.