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Big Creek Wildflower Hike with Carolina Mountain Club and MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly

Join members of the Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) and MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly for a wildflower hike in beautiful Big Creek. A comfortable roadbed meanders along rushing rapids, Mouse Creek Falls, huge boulders, and deep swimming holes. A beautiful forest and early wildflower environment make for a special experience - so bring your camera to this moderate in-and-out hike. Josh will discuss plants and trees along the way. Expect a slower hike because of the many wildflowers we will see. For this reason, we may not hike all the way to Big Creek. 

Spring Wildflower Hike near Shelby, NC 4-12

Broad River Greenway Canoe Access 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NC, United States

Join our MountainTrue Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly, and Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, as we explore the downstream trail at our Broad River Greenway. David will discuss the value and concerns associated with the Broad River, while Josh informs us all about the flowers, plants and animals we find there.

$5 – $25

Community Invasive Plant Workday on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC Series 2024

Jackson County Greenway Loop, MONTEITH GAP Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723

MountainTrue, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust, is hosting a community volunteer workday to control non-native invasive plants and restore native habitat at the Jackson County Greenway. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like Chinese privet and then treat the stumps.

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

Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead Parking Del Rio, TN, United States

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.

Invasive Removal at Double Head Knob near Arden, NC 4/24

Mountains To Sea Trail Arden, NC

Join  MountainTrue Biologist, Josh Kelly for an invasive plant removal workday. This workday will include a scenic and strenuous 3-mile hike to Double Head Knob, an excellent example of a montane grassland growing over a sloping rock outcrop. The site is being threatened by several species of invasive plants, which participants will help control mechanically and with herbicide.

5Point Adventure Film Regional Screenings benefiting MountainTrue

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

MountainTrue is excited to announce the 5 Point Film Festival and raffle presented by Mosaic Realty!

Join us at The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, May 21st for an evening of fun, adventure and community. Check worrying about a weeknight dinner off your list and grab food from the Grey Eagle Taqueria. Drinks will be available for purchase from the bar.
**This was previously scheduled for May 16th at The Outpost but due to scheduling conflicts, has been rescheduled to May 21st at The Grey Eagle.

$15 – $25

2024 MountainTrue Nolichucky BioBlitz in Erwin, TN

USA Raft 2 Jones Branch Road, Erwin, TN

SAVE THE DATE! Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz this year will be on June 1st in Erwin, TN.

Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Richmond Hill in Asheville, NC

Richmond Hill Park 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

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 non-native invasives. Participants will receive training in plant identification and in invasive species control methods. Join MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly to remove non-native invasive plants and help the native forest thrive.

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.

**CANCELED** Whitewater River Hike in Cashiers, NC

Forest Service Road 88 35°02'30.1"N 83°03'46.2"W

Visit the Whitewater Special Interest Area which is renowned for it's 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.

The hike will be 4-6 miles and will follow a gated Forest Service road for most of the length. The last portion of the hike will be on steep, uneven ground with no trail. The hike will proceed unless heavy rains or wind are in the forecast.

**CANCELED** Public Lands Program Meet & Greet in Cashiers, NC

Whiteside Brewing Company 128 NC Hwy 107, Cashiers, NC, United States

Come meet our Resilient Forests Program staff, including new Public Lands Engagement Manager, Kathryn Stahl! Enjoy a beverage courtesy of MountainTrue and learn more about our work.