MountainTrue

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 11/12 – 11/13
2022-11-12 08:00 - 2022-11-13 20:00 (America/New_York)

Trash Trout Picture Show in Blowing Rock, NC
2022-12-08 - 2023-02-04 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Visit the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum’s Exhibition Trash Trout Picture Show to learn about microplastics and the collaborative community partnerships with Appalachian State, Watauga Riverkeeper, and New River Conservancy. With trash collected over the past two years, filmmaker and visual artist, Tom Hansell, has created an eye-catching exhibit that speaks volumes to the work being done by our local riverkeepers.
The exhibit will run from December 8, 2022 to February 4, 2023, please stop by and let us know what you think! Visit their website here: https://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/see/trash-trout

High Country Live Staking Workday 12/09/22
2022-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 12/10 - 12/11
2022-12-10 08:00 - 2022-12-11 20:00

High Country Live Staking Workday 12/10/22
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 1/14-1/15
2023-01-14 - 2023-01-15 | Cove Creek Store, 1182 US-321, Sugar Grove, NC, 28679

Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC
2023-01-19 14:00 - 16:00

High Country Live Staking Workday
2023-01-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Brookshire Park, 250 Brookshire Rd., Boone, NC, 28607, United States

Microplastics Sampling in the High Country
2023-02-01

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 2/11-2/12
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12

High Country Live Staking Workday 2/18/2023
2023-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC 2/23
2023-02-23 14:00 - 16:00

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 3/11-3/12
2023-03-11 - 2023-03-12

6th Annual Bill Beazell & Allen Robbins Memorial Tailwater Roundup
2023-03-11 08:00 - 16:00
Come join our friends from the Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited for a clean up in Tennessee. They have teamed up with local fishing guides, paddling enthusiasts, and community members to host this event for the 6th year in a row on the South Holston and Watauga Rivers. Breakfast will be provided for participants, and there will be a celebration at the end with food and prizes. Bags and gloves will also be provided. Our water team will be there to support their cleanup efforts to protect our valuable river resources.
There are two meeting locations depending on where you live:
Watauga River – Ingles parking lot in Elizabethton, TN (closest for Watauga County residents): 768 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
South Holston River – Bluff City Boat Ramp: 36°28’35.0″N 82°15’46.6″W Bluff City, TN 37618

Please click here to check their event website for more information!

World Water Day Celebration 2023
2023-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Mountain Brewery, 163 Boone Creek Dr, Boone, NC, 28607, United States

High Country Live Staking Workday 3/25
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Watauga Upper Gorge Access, 2531 Old Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC, 28679, United States

Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC 3/30
2023-03-30 14:00 - 16:00

2023 Blowing Rock Speckled Trout Derby
2023-04-01
Come join MountainTrue and your Watauga Riverkeeper for the Speckled Trout Derby in Blowing Rock, NC. This family friendly event has been happening for over four decades and is sure to impress.
Follow this link to find registration: https://blowingrock.com/troutderby/. Please refer to this site for location, time, and date details in case anything changes.

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 4/8-4/9
2023-04-08 - 2023-04-09

International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Boone, NC
2023-04-21 19:00 - 21:30
The 2023 International Fly Fishing Film Festival is back! Join us at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country for a night of fly-fishing films and fun. A series of ten films will be shown over a two hour period. The fun will include an exclusive raffle, proceeds of which will go to support your Watauga Riverkeeper!
Tickets can be reserved using this link: https://www.showclix.com/event/if42023boonenc. We hope to see you there!

Earth Day Film Festival in Boone, NC
2023-04-22 15:00 - 22:00
Join MountainTrue and The Town of Boone at the Appalachian Theatre this Earth Day! We will be celebrating by focusing on films talking about climate change. This event is free but donations from this event will go to benefit MountainTrue.
To read more about the films and reserve your tickets, follow this link: https://www.apptheatre.org/events-and-tickets/boone-earth-film-fest.

May Microplastics Sampling in the High Country
2023-05-01

Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC 5/4
2023-05-04 14:00 - 16:00
Want to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts. This weeks trash trout clean out will be at Winkler’s Creek. Made from recycled materials, this passive litter collection device will be sure to get you asking questions and feeling good about what we can do to mitigate the trash found in the river. We’ve got the boots and waders, just bring your love for river health! Sign up so we know your sizes and how many people to bring equipment for.
Please note under MountainTrue policy, we will never share your contact information with external groups or individuals.
**Note: Dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions with short notice. Please follow our Watauga Riverkeeper Instagram and Watauga Riverkeeper Facebook Page or email hannah@mountaintrue.org to receive the most up-to-date information on event changes/cancellations.

Swim Guide Volunteer Launch in the High Country
2023-05-11 17:30 - 19:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States
Come learn more about our swim guide program with our water team staff at the Cooper Pavillion at Valle Crucis Community Park from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday evening. We are currently recruiting volunteers for our 23 swim guide sites in the New and Watauga River watersheds. Hear about how our mountain community is one of many contributing to an international effort to monitor bacteria levels at local “beaches” or, in our case, lakes or streams.
Sites are assigned on a first come, first served basis, but you are encouraged to sign up to join our list of Backup Swim Guide Volunteers. Sampling typically requires a 1 to 2 hour commitment, 1 time per week.

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 5/13-5/14
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-14

Guided River Snorkel near Boone, NC 5/20
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Upper Gorge Access, 2531 Old Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC, 28679, United States

Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC 6/8
2023-06-08 14:00 - 16:00

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 6/10-6/11
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11

Beech Mountain Concert Series
2023-06-10 17:00 - 22:00 | Beech Mountain Resort, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604, United States
Beech Mountain Summer Music Series is back, come jam out with us on the mountain and listen to The Revivalists with Son Little. The shows are set to start at 7PM and are open to all ages (children 5 and under for free!) RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Ticket Options:
General Admission: $55
VIP: $150 (includes one complimentary drink ticket, early entry, premium viewing area near VIP tent/bar, and VIP portable restrooms)
VIP gates open at 5PM // General Admission gates open at 5:30
*Patrons are permitted to bring camping chairs and blankets
*A portion of the proceeds will benefit MountainTrue
Purchase tickets and access up to date show information here: https://www.beechmountainresort.com/summer-concert-series-2023/

2023 MountainTrue-a-thon
2023-06-15 00:00 - 2023-08-31 23:59
Calling all hikers, bikers and paddlers! Raise money for MountainTrue while doing your favorite activities this Summer. Participants of any experience level collect pledges from family and friends for miles completed between June 15 and August 31st.
We have some awesome prizes this year for the participant raising the most $ for MountainTrue AND for the participant in each category (hiking, biking and paddling) that completes the most miles.
Check out our Resource Page for recommended trails, packing lists and helpful tips on how to ask for support from family and friends. What are you waiting for?! Sign up now and help us put the FUN in FUNDRAISING this Summer.
