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Today

Live Staking Workday

Love our rivers? Come join the Watauga Riverkeeper and MountainTrue as we combat sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. As these stakes grow into trees, they stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them and reduce the overall amount of sediment getting into the river. Come plant with us!

MountainTrue University: How Local governments are responding to Climate Change

Join MountainTrue's very own High Country Regional Director & Watauga Riverkeeper, Andy Hill for a High Country Sustainability discussion with George Santucci. George served as the long-time Director of the New River Conservancy. George has brought his decades of environmental experience and a unique and valuable perspective to his new role as Sustainability and Special Projects Director for the town of Boone. Join us for an informative discussion about how MountainTrue and the town of Boone have partnered to address energy use, climate change, stormwater, and microplastic pollution.

RESCHEDULED – High Country Wildflower Hike

Join MountainTrue's Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly, as he leads us on a hike to explore the wildflowers found in Elk Knob State Park. The hike is on the Summit trail, a moderate, 4-mile out and back trail, that offers spectacular views of Mount Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, and more!

$10 – $20

HCO June Snorkel

Join MountainTrue's  High Country Water Quality Administrator, Hannah Woodburn, and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River. Hannah is a graduate student at Appalachian State University in biochemical toxicity and is one of the leading experts on the Watauga and its ecology. She is intimately familiar with the area and the river ecosystem and is eager to help us find some smallmouth bass, black nose dace, rainbow and brown trout, and hopefully some tangerine darters!

$20 – $30

HCO July Snorkel

Join MountainTrue's  High Country Water Quality Administrator, Hannah Woodburn, and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River. Hannah is a graduate student at Appalachian State University in biochemical toxicity and is one of the leading experts on the Watauga and its ecology. She is intimately familiar with the area and the river ecosystem and is eager to help us find some smallmouth bass, black nose dace, rainbow and brown trout, and hopefully some tangerine darters!

$20 – $30

Price Lake Float

Interested in meeting fellow environmental enthusiasts? Come paddle on Price Lake with the Watauga Riverkeeper and the water team staff. This event will be BYOB (bring your own boat!) but the kayak and canoe rentals are available on-site at Price Lake. This is one of our most pristine Swim Guide sites, with gorgeous mountain views located on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Free

Watauga Lake Clean Up

Join the Watauga Riverkeeper and the Watauga Watershed Alliance for a clean up on September 18th. On site registration and equipment pick up happening from 9am - 2pm at multiple locations.

High Country Annual Member Gathering 2021

The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United States

This event has been cancelled due to rain and storms.

Each year, MountainTrue hosts a gathering of our members to recognize and honor outstanding volunteers, vote on new board members, and reflect on a year of hard work and accomplishments. Join us to recognize and honor MountainTrue's 2021 High Country Volunteer of the Year: Jordan Sellers! We hope to see you there! All attendees are required to be vaccinated.

Fall Forest Communities Hike

Rough Ridge Overlook 3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Linville, NC, United States

Did you know there are over 30 Forest Communities in the Southern Appalachians? Join our Public Lands Director and Ecologist Bob Gale on a hike to learn more about the biodiversity of flora throughout the Forest Communities on the Tanawha Trail. We will find ourselves immersed in the Spruce-Fir Forest Community and the High Elevation Red Oak Community along this trail. This 4-mile hike is strenuous and can be steep in a few places; there are various rocky areas where footing can be tricky. Please consider your ability to climb over rocks and maintain balance while hiking over roots before signing up to attend this hike.

High Country Live Staking Workday (12/3/21)

The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United States

Livestaking is the process of planting live cuttings of dormant trees in the riparian buffer zone along the stream bank which helps filter stormwater runoff, protect vital aquatic habitat, and prevent soil erosion and sediment pollution. As these planted stakes grow into trees, they stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them and reduce the overall amount of sediment and toxins getting into the river. Come plant with us at one of our livestaking work days from December through March!