First Day of the Swim Guide Sampling Season in the High Country
Register here to add your name to the volunteer list for the Swim Guide Sampling happening every Wednesday throughout the summer.
Free
MountainStrong Hurricane Recovery Fund
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.
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High Country Region
Waiting List: Guided River Snorkel in Banner Elk, NC 5/28/22
Join MountainTrue’s High Country water team and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River through a guided snorkel trip. Much like ocean reef snorkeling, river snorkeling allows you an unparalleled viewpoint to explore all the nooks and crannies of your local river. By peeking under the water, you can find yourself swimming alongside darting fish or face-to-face with the tiny insect larvae that feed them. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a Hellbender. MountainTrue will provide snorkels, view buckets, and waders. Please, no children under 13 and we ask that all participants know how to swim. Registration is required.
$20 – $30
Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC 5/29/22
The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesCome join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valley Crucis Community Park in Valle Crucis, NC on May 29th from 3-5 p.m.
Free
June Microplastics Sampling in the High Country
Come help sample microplastics! Volunteers collect surface water samples at designated sampling sites the first week of every month to be analyzed at the lab by staff. Data collected from a brief 10-20 minute stream cleanup is submitted to staff.
Free
Trash Trout Cleanout at Winklers Creek in Boone, NC 6/7/22
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at Winklers Creek on June 6tth from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Free
Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday at the Boone Greenway 6/9/22
Boone Greenway 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NCCome join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at the Boone Greenway on June 9th from 3-5 p.m.
Free
VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 6/11/22-6/12/22
Come join the VWIN Sampling weekend in the High Country on June 11th and 12th.
Free
Trash Trout Cleanout at the Middle Fork Greenway in Boone, NC 6/21/22
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at the Middle Fork Greenway on June 21st from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Free
Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC 6/23/22
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC on June 23rd from 3-5 p.m.
Free
Guided River Snorkel near Sugar Grove, NC 7/1/22
Join MountainTrue's High Country water team and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River through a guided snorkel trip. Much like ocean reef snorkeling, river snorkeling allows you an unparalleled viewpoint to explore all the nooks and crannies of your local river. By peeking under the water, you can find yourself swimming alongside darting fish or face-to-face with the tiny insect larvae that feed them. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a Hellbender. Registration for this event is required.
$20 – $30