Earth Day Wildflower Walk and Garlic Mustard Pull near Hot Springs, NC 4/22

Help eradicate garlic mustard and enjoy spring wildflowers at the same time! The Appalachian Trail south of Max Patch has an outstanding display of native wildflowers that is being threatened by garlic mustard, which is known to exude chemicals from its roots that harm native plants.

Join MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly on a scenic and meaningful workday and celebrate our native flora and fauna along the way. This outing includes a strenuous 4 mile hike and the ability to pull garlic mustard.

Please remember to bring:
Two liters of water
Lunch
Sturdy foot wear
Clothing appropriate for colder weather above 4,000′
Rain gear

Carpool Location from Asheville:
For those coming from Asheville, we will meet at the West Asheville Home Depot at 8:45 am.
For those not carpooling, we will meet at the Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead Parking at 10 am

The rain date for this event is April 29, 2024. Please save both dates on your calendar.

Looking forward to celebrating Earth Day with you!