MountainTrue

Brevard Happy Hour with MountainTrue to Learn About Ecology, Volunteer Opportunities
2018-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | D.D. Bullwinkles’, 60 E Main St, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
On September 26, join MountainTrue and the French Broad Riverkeeper at D.D. Bullwinkels’ Outdoors in Brevard for a happy hour to learn about MountainTrue’s work to protect Western North Carolina’s rivers, forests and communities. The happy hour will last from 5 to 7 p.m.
“We’re really looking forward to a fun happy hour for folks to come by after work or school and to learn what MountainTrue and our French Broad Riverkeeper are doing to protect water quality in and around Brevard,” says Gray Jernigan, MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Director. “We’ll have information available for people to get involved in our work, a presentation about some recent water sampling, and snacks and drinks available for all to enjoy.”
The happy hour will feature delicious craft beer at the D.D.’s taproom along with complimentary homemade food. There will also be a raffle with outdoor prizes, including t-shirts, daypacks, gift certificates from local retailers and more.

50th Anniversary Celebration of Wild and Scenic Rivers
2018-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join American Rivers, MountainTrue, American Whitewater, and New Belgium Brewing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. This exciting evening includes live music, a screening of the short film 5000 Miles of Wild along with prize giveaways and opportunities to take action on behalf of rivers near and far.
By RSVPing here and taking action at the event you will be entered into the prize drawing for a chance to win awesome prizes like a Yeti flip cooler!
Beer specials include $3 Fat Tire Amber Ale and Fat Tire Belgian White. 100% of tips collected will be donated to nonprofit partners.
Join us to raise a glass and our awareness for the lifeblood of our community and our brewery – RIVERS!

Woodfin Blueway and Greenway -Catch the Wave
2018-10-03 17:00 - 19:30 | French Broad River Academy – Boys Campus, 1990 Riverside Drive, Woodfin, NC, 28804, United States
On October 3rd, join event co-hosts – Asheville Greenworks, Connect Buncombe, French Broad River Academy, Riverlink, and French Broad Riverkeeper/MountainTrue to celebrate great progress to date, to learn more about the project, and to gather with friends. The project design team will be on hand with presentations and to gather your input.
You can purchase tickets for the event here.
Complementary snacks, soft drinks, and beer provided.

Awesome RAFFLE

RPM MAX “Makers’ Edition” whitewater kayak from Dagger Kayaks
Specialized Crosstrail Disc Bicycle from Motion Makers Bike Shop
Manta Ray Angler 12 XT fishing kayak by Native Watercraft
Hala inflatable standup paddleboard from Southern Raft Supply
Homeslice whitewater kayak from Liquid Logic.

Separate drawings for each, and raffle participants will put their ticket(s) toward whichever ltem(s) they wish. **** YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN**** For those unable to attend the event, tickets for the raffle may be purchased here online, and we’ll enter them for you. Winners will be notified by email.

We’re planning for an outdoor event in beautiful fall weather, but there is plenty of indoor space on-site just in case….
Learn more about the project at woodfingreenwayandblueway.org

2018 MountainTrue Annual Gathering
2018-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

Paddle-n-Plant workday
2019-01-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | MountainTrue — Asheville, 29 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Paddle-n-Plant Workday
2019-02-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | NC

Paddle Camping on the French Broad
2019-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Have you ever wanted to do a paddle overnighter? Do you want to get a taste of a river expedition? Learn the secrets behind using the FB Paddle Trail.
Here’s a sneak peak:
Secret #1: Your canoe or kayak is doing most of the heavy lifting. So, bring whatever you want! You’re not backpacking, so if you want your dog to have a costume box and it fits in your boat, bring it.
Headwaters Outfitters, the French Broad Riverkeeper, and MountainTrue are hosting another session on how to use the FB Paddle Trail. Whether you’re looking to do one night or 14, we’ll tell you how. Get all your questions answered – from what gear to bring, to how to reserve campsites, and where to stock up on beer. There will even be a raffle to win a free camping weekend.

Volunteer to be a weekly Water Ranger
2019-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Every summer, the French Broad Riverkeeper team needs help collecting weekly, water samples around our beautiful watershed. Thousands of people float, boat, and swim in our streams everyday, so we want to make sure it’s safe for them to enjoy. Sign up here!
As a Water Ranger, you’ll go out each Wednesday morning to collect a water sample, drop it off at a community site nearby and then we’ll tell the world the results on the Swimguide website. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and give you all the sampling supplies. It’s a fun way to get to know parts of the watershed you may never have seen, and a great educational opportunity for all ages. Below are all the sites we need a volunteer to take over. You’ll sample the same site each week. The process itself does not take long at all, but it is ideal if you live near where you sample.
We currently need folks at the following sites, but if you live near somewhere where people get into the river, don’t hesitate to ask if we can add another site. Here’s a link to a map to see where these sites are located.

French Broad at Champion Park
French Broad at Wilson Rd. (Pisgah Forest Access)
French Broad at Penrose: Crab Creek Rd.
French Broad at Lazy Otter Outfitters (Banner Farm Rd)
Mills River Boat Access
Cane Creek at Fletcher Community Park
French Broad at Westfeldt Park
French Broad at Glen Bridge River Park
Swannanoa at Charles D. Owen (or Warren Wilson College)
Swannanoa at Azalea Park
Hominy Creek at Hominy Creek Greenway
French Broad at Craven St. Bridge
Pigeon River at Canton Recreational Park
Nolichucky at the AT

We’ll have an orientation session to teach you everything you need to know, and give you all your materials on April 24, 2019 at 6PM at the MountainTrue office (29 N. Market St. #610 Asheville NC 28801).
If you have any questions contact Anna@mountaintrue.org or 828-258-8737 ext 212

Clean Streams Day 2019
2019-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Emma & Hazel Mill Road Public Parking, 162 Craven Street, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join us for the 43nd annual “Clean Streams Day River, Roadside, and Stream Cleanup”, presented by New Belgium Brewing. We’re seeking teams to clean up trashed roads, rivers, and waterways. Groups will schedule times to come by the GreenWorks office to pick up supplies, maps and gear NO LATER than May 17th. You will then organize your cleanup team on Saturday, May 18th and then come to New Belgium afterwards to share photos and stories with other teams.
Sign up for your crew here! If you’re signing up for a river section, we will be in touch after you register.
Meetup time:10am
Meetup location: gravel lot at Emma Rd & Hazel Mill Rd.
10am to 2pm (cleanup)
2pm to 4pm (after party at New Belgium Brewing)
Stream and roadside teams schedule to pick up supplies prior to your cleanup:
Asheville GreenWorks – Shelby Hyatt
318 Riverside Drive, Asheville NC 28801
Ph 828-232-7144
shelby@ashevillegreenworks.org
River cleanup teams will meet up at the main location to be shuttled to your river put ins. French Broad Outfitters will provide transportation to all locations. Meet up at 11am to sign in and get ready for the river cleanup. Boats are limited, please sign up so that we know you’re coming.
**We can provide a limited number of clean up supplies, creek boots, waders, boats, gloves and tools**
Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and French Broad Outfitters

Riverkeeper Beer Series with Wicked Weed
2019-06-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Wicked Weed, 91 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801

Riverkeeper Beer Series with French Broad River Brewery
2019-07-13 13:00 - 17:00 | French Broad Brewery, 101 Fairview Road #D, Asheville, NC, 28803

French Broad Float
2019-07-31 - 2019-08-02 | NC

Muddy Water Watch Training
2019-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Mill Spring Agricultural Center, 156 School Rd, Mill Spring, NC, 28756

Riverkeeper Beer Series with the Wedge
2019-08-24 13:00 - 17:00 | The Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Riverkeeper Beer Series with HiWire
2019-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 | French Broad Outfitters, 230 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville, NC, 28806

Riverkeeper Beer Series with Catawba
2019-09-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Catawba Brewing Company, 63 Brook Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

Big Sweep at Westfeldt Park
2019-09-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Westfeldt Park, 83 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC, 28732, United States

Earth Day Clean up Challenge
2020-04-22 | NC

2020 Liquidlogic Kayak Raffle to Benefit MountainTrue
2020-04-22 - 2020-05-20 | NC

MountainTrue University - The State of the French Broad River
2020-07-01 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

Beer Series Cleanup with Catawba - Virtual
2020-07-11 | NC

Beer Series with the Wedge Brewing
2020-08-01 | NC
