In the interest of ensuring that the next 15 year management plan for our national forests is one that reflects our interests and priorities, MountainTrue is hosting this panel discussion to engage in constructive dialogue about working toward the common goal of a win-win forest management plan. Join the conversation!
Come help MountainTrue and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to preserve our native biodiversity by engaging in the fight against non-native invasive plants!
Richmond Hill Park is well loved recreational haven that needs our help! Join us and help restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants to make Asheville's only forested park a more beautiful and safe place for all.
In the Fall of 2016, wildfires raged throughout Western North Carolina, leaving destruction in their wake. But were there positive outcomes from these fires?
Lewis Creek Preserve is an eight-acre preserve protected and managed by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, will lead a slow hike along the trail, interpreting the plant life, wildflowers, and value of pollinators on this property.
In the Fall of 2016, wildfires raged throughout Western North Carolina, leaving destruction in their wake. But were there positive outcomes from these fires? Join MountainTrue Ecologists Bob Gale and Josh Kelly for a Fire Ecology hike on July 21st, 2018.
Come help MountainTrue's Ecologist & Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, and Forest Keeper Coordinator, Rhys Burns, remove non-native invasive plant species from part of the DuPont State Forest. These non-native species displace native ones that play important roles in the ecosystem. With MountainTrue's guidance you can learn to identify and control non-native invasive species and help restore part of […]
Help MountainTrue restore the native habitat of Richmond Hill Park! Join us for a fun work day to fight back non-native invasive species that threaten the habitat of our native flora.
Join MountainTrue's Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, for a gorgeous and educational hike through Pisgah National Forest. Bob has been studying and protecting the forests of WNC with MountainTrue since 1998. He knows these mountains like the back of his hand and will be sharing some knowledge on the hike, discussing everything from plant identification to the seasonal migration of Monarch butterflies.
MountainTrue is partnering with the Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway to remove invasive species from the Greenway. Invasive species often grow best along the edges of forests, making the greenway a great place to start tackling our invasive species problem. We need all the help we can get! All neccessary equipment will be provided, but please bring your own water and snacks. Close-toed shoes are required and long-sleeves/pants are strongly recommended.
