Catch MountainTrue at the Winter Farmer's Market in Boone, NC
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC, 28607
Come visit us at the Saturday Winter Farmer’s Market in Boone, NC! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., your Watauga Riverkeeper team will be set up with live-staking demos, well-testing kits, and Riverkeeper merch for our High Country community. This is a great opportunity to meet our team, learn about riparian buffer rehabilitation methods, and chat with us about water quality.
Check out the Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture website for more information.

Big Horse Clean Up 2.0 with New River Conservancy in Lansing 2/1
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Lansing Creeper Trail Park, 114 S Big Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC, 28643
Join MountainTrue and other awesome organizations in Lansing, NC, for a clean-up on Big Horse Creek. This cleanup is a collaboration between New River Conservancy, MountainTrue, Keep Ashe Beautiful and Trout Unlimited. (Originally scheduled for 1/29 but has been postponed to 2/1 due to weather).
Please Bring: food and water, and dress in layers for the cold weather.
Meet at: Lansing Creeper Trail Park @ 114 S Big Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ7AHP9XeKxskCpCm_G4HOC28LVwQu5lkYAYVoAIGuPdcRYA/viewform

Live Staking Work Day near Boone, NC 2/8--This event is FULL
2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | NC
Live staking season is officially here! Come help us start to restore riverbanks of the High Country after Hurricane Helene. We’ll be planting stakes that will eventually grow into trees, and protect our rivers from erosion and pollution. This event is full. Please view our event calendar for more upcoming workdays.
The exact location will be announced at a later date. We will email registered participants with the exact location and meet-up details..
We’ll decide where we’re planting based on that week’s weather. Work locations will be along the Watauga or New Rivers. Depending on the warmth that day, we may be paddling, so there could be an opportunity to canoe down and plant as we go. We will let you know beforehand what the day will hold.
Please bring: Lunch/snacks, Warm layers & gloves (we’ll be on the water, so dress for weather and make sure it’s things you don’t mind getting dirty), Rubber boots and/or waders and An extra set of dry clothes.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the outing but youth are welcome.

Elk River Clean-up near Banner Elk, NC 2/22-CANCELED
2025-02-22 09:30 - 14:30 | Lowe’s Food (Banner Elk), 4000 NC-105, Linville, NC, 28604
Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. Please check back for other upcoming events! Come join the Clean Water team as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene. We will be removing trash and debris along the riparian areas. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up.
Meet-up: Lowe’s Food in Banner Elk @ 4000 NC-105 Linville NC 28604
The group will meet and carpool to our clean-up location on the Elk River.
Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves (and waders if you have them), and bring drinking water, snacks, and perhaps a change of clothes for afterward in case you get wet or dirty.
We will have plenty of trash bags, gloves, safety glasses, and buckets for use, along with some hand tools such as shovels, loppers, hand saws, rakes, etc., However feel free to bring your own if you would like. We will have our dump trailer there for the removal of collected garbage and recyclables.
Volunteer Safety Reminder: Always Wear Your PPE During Cleanups!
As more volunteers participate in river clean-ups and other recovery activities, many will be coming into contact with mud, sludge, sediment, and dust left behind by the storm. These materials may contain higher levels of pollutants and contaminants, so it’s important to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
To work safely, we recommend using the following personal protective equipment (PPE):
✔️Rubber boots that can be easily cleaned to prevent cross-contamination.
✔️Rubber gloves to protect your hands from direct contact with contaminated materials.
✔️N95 masks (or better) to reduce inhalation of harmful dust and particles.
✔️Long sleeves to protect your arms from direct contact with potentially harmful substances.
✔️Waterproof bandages to cover any cuts or abrasions, reducing the risk of infection.
✔️Safety glasses or goggles to shield your eyes from mud particles and dust.
After your clean-up activities, be sure to shower as soon as possible to remove any remaining contaminants from your skin and clothing. Given the lack of running water in many areas, you may want to arrange your shower plans before signing up for a clean-up. It’s also a good idea to make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shot.
By following these guidelines, you can help ensure your safety while helping our community recover.
**All volunteer opportunities are subject to change based on weather and circumstances. Please be patient with our team and community as we all recover from the storm.**

Live Staking Work Day near Boone, NC 2/22-CANCELED
2025-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | NC
Due to inclement weather, we are forced to cancel this event; the ground will be too cold. Please check back for additional upcoming workdays soon! Live staking season is officially here! Come help us start to restore riverbanks of the High Country after Hurricane Helene. We’ll be planting stakes that will eventually grow into trees, and protect our rivers from erosion and pollution.
The exact location will be announced at a later date. We will email registered participants with the exact location and meet-up details..
We’ll decide where we’re planting based on that week’s weather. Work locations will be along the Watauga or New Rivers. Depending on the warmth that day, we may be paddling, so there could be an opportunity to canoe down and plant as we go. We will let you know beforehand what the day will hold.
Please bring: Lunch/snacks, Warm layers & gloves (we’ll be on the water, so dress for weather and make sure it’s things you don’t mind getting dirty), Rubber boots and/or waders and An extra set of dry clothes.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the outing but youth are welcome.

Boone Greenway Trail Clean-up NC 3/7
2025-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | 283 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Boone NC, 28607. 36.204297, -81.651667, 283 Martin Luther King Jr. St., Boone, NC, 28607
Come join Mountain True as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene. We will be removing trash and debris along the Boone Greenway Trail in the riparian areas. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up.
Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves (and waders if you have them), and bring drinking water, snacks, and perhaps a change of clothes for afterward in case you get wet or dirty.
We will have plenty of trash bags, gloves, safety glasses, and buckets for use, along with some hand tools such as shovels, loppers, hand saws, rakes, etc., However feel free to bring your own if you would like. We will have our dump trailer there for the removal of collected garbage and recyclables.
Volunteer Safety Reminder: Always Wear Your PPE During Cleanups!
As more volunteers participate in river clean-ups and other recovery activities, many will be coming into contact with mud, sludge, sediment, and dust left behind by the storm. These materials may contain higher levels of pollutants and contaminants, so it’s important to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
To work safely, we recommend using the following personal protective equipment (PPE):
✔️Rubber boots that can be easily cleaned to prevent cross-contamination.
✔️Rubber gloves to protect your hands from direct contact with contaminated materials.
✔️N95 masks (or better) to reduce inhalation of harmful dust and particles.
✔️Long sleeves to protect your arms from direct contact with potentially harmful substances.
✔️Waterproof bandages to cover any cuts or abrasions, reducing the risk of infection.
✔️Safety glasses or goggles to shield your eyes from mud particles and dust.
After your clean-up activities, be sure to shower as soon as possible to remove any remaining contaminants from your skin and clothing. Given the lack of running water in many areas, you may want to arrange your shower plans before signing up for a clean-up. It’s also a good idea to make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shot.
By following these guidelines, you can help ensure your safety while helping our community recover.
**All volunteer opportunities are subject to change based on weather and circumstances. Please be patient with our team and community as we all recover from the storm.**
Children aged 14 and are older are welcome. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.

Live Staking Work Day near Valle Crucis, NC 3/15
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | NC
Live staking season is officially here! Come help us start to restore the riverbanks of the High Country after Hurricane Helene. We’ll be planting stakes along Dutch Creek, a tributary of the Watauga River. Livestakes will eventually grow into trees, and protect our rivers from erosion and pollution.

We will be meeting from 10 am-1 pm at the Valle Country Fair Grounds (on the left across the street from the Valle Crucis Conference Center) with parking available here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/egPkgKX8VDkEVzJ47

We are grateful for our partnership with Valle Crucis Conference Center, which made this day possible! Be sure to check their website for a full list of all their events and offerings: https://vcconferences.org/

Please bring: Plenty of water, lunch/snacks, warm layers & gloves (we’ll be in and around the creek, so dress for weather and make sure it’s items you don’t mind getting dirty), rubber boots and/or waders and an extra set of dry clothes.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the outing but youth are welcome. Please no pets!

Live Staking Work Day with MountainTrue and Mast General Store in Banner Elk, NC 3/21
2025-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | NC
We are so excited to partner with Mast General Store in Honor of World Water Day to plant live stakes along a treasured tributary of the Watauga River, Dutch Creek. This service day is open to all Mast General Store, as well as the public!
We will be hosting two planting “shifts”, the first one from 9am-11am and the second from 12pm-3pm. We will have live stakes from Foggy Mountain Nursery- they offer a variety of native riparian species we will plant along the banks to stabilize the creek. This is great for water quality, bank stabilization, and providing habitat for pollinators and aquatic species alike!
MountainTrue will have livestakes, tools, waders, gloves, etc. to offer volunteers throughout the day, but as always, if you have gear or a favorite pair of gloves, you may be more comfortable bringing those!
Children are welcome as long as accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no pets.
Location: Mast General Store Annex 2918 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, parking available
We are looking forward to planting with you soon! https://mountaintrue.org/mountaintrue-faq-live-staking/

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North Toe River Clean-up in the High Country (NC) 3/22
2025-03-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Powdermill Baptist Church, 268 Powder Creek Rd., Newland, NC, 28657
Come join Mountain True as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene. We will be removing trash and debris along the riparian areas. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up.
Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves (and waders if you have them), and bring drinking water, snacks, and perhaps a change of clothes for afterward in case you get wet or dirty.
We will have plenty of trash bags, gloves, safety glasses, and buckets for use, along with some hand tools such as shovels, loppers, hand saws, rakes, etc. However feel free to bring your own if you would like.
Meet-up location:
Powdermill Baptist Church
268 Powder Creek Rd.
Newland NC 28657
Volunteer Safety Reminder: Always Wear Your PPE During Cleanups!
As more volunteers participate in river clean-ups and other recovery activities, many will be coming into contact with mud, sludge, sediment, and dust left behind by the storm. These materials may contain higher levels of pollutants and contaminants, so it’s important to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
To work safely, we recommend using the following personal protective equipment (PPE):
✔️Rubber boots that can be easily cleaned to prevent cross-contamination.
✔️Rubber gloves to protect your hands from direct contact with contaminated materials.
✔️N95 masks (or better) to reduce inhalation of harmful dust and particles.
✔️Long sleeves to protect your arms from direct contact with potentially harmful substances.
✔️Waterproof bandages to cover any cuts or abrasions, reducing the risk of infection.
✔️Safety glasses or goggles to shield your eyes from mud particles and dust.
After your clean-up activities, be sure to shower as soon as possible to remove any remaining contaminants from your skin and clothing. Given the lack of running water in many areas, you may want to arrange your shower plans before signing up for a clean-up. It’s also a good idea to make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shot.
By following these guidelines, you can help ensure your safety while helping our community recover.
**All volunteer opportunities are subject to change based on weather and circumstances. Please be patient with our team and community as we all recover from the storm.**
Children aged 14 and are older are welcome. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.

Live staking Workday in partnership with the Middle Fork Greenway in Blowing Rock, NC 3/22
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Join us Saturday 3/22 from 10 am-1 pm for a stream repair workshop! We will be planting live stakes along the Middle Fork Greenway, near Tweetsie Railroad! We will have a variety of native riparian species that we will plant along the Middle Fork, a tributary of the South Fork of the New River, to help stabilize the river banks, prevent erosion, and provide habitat and food for pollinators and aquatic species.
A special thank you to The Middle Fork Greenway for permission to plant, Tweetsie for allowing parking, and Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church for sponsoring this workday. We are grateful for our partners and collaborators who make these opportunities possible!
MountainTrue will have live stakes, tools, waders, gloves, first aid kit, etc. available for volunteers, but you are always welcome to bring your own gear to be more comfortable.
Please bring: Plenty of water, lunch/snacks, warm layers & gloves (we’ll be in and around the creek, so dress for the weather and make sure you bring items you don’t mind getting dirty), rubber boots and/or waders and an extra set of dry clothes.
Parking: Park at the far end of the Tweetsie parking lot here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/neoLrZ8NLZNkaJQx9 36.168199, -81.647677
General address to the parking lot: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (take a left into the Tweetsie parking lot and we will be in the far left corner of the lot near the Middle Fork of the New River).
We are looking forward to planting with you soon! https://mountaintrue.org/mountaintrue-faq-live-staking/

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Helton Creek Clean-Up with New River Conservancy in Grassy Creek, NC 3/29
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | 1850 Big Helton Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631, 1850 Big Helton Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, 28631
Join MountainTrue and other awesome organizations in Grassy Creek, NC for a clean-up on Helton Creek. This clean-up is a collaboration between New River Conservancy, MountainTrue, Keep Ashe Beautiful and Trout Unlimited.
Please bring: food, water and dress in layers for the cold weather. Rubber boots are best for trudging around this area.
Meet at: 1850 Big Helton Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631
RAIN DATE in case of inclement weather is 4/5/25
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ACfr5HJq7NLYaDCn6
https://newriverconservancy.org/events/
Anyone age 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the clean-up, but kids are welcome.

Support the Watauga Riverkeeper at NC Conservation Network Earth Day Event in Boone, NC 4/9
2025-04-09 12:00 - 15:00 | NC
Come visit our table on Sandford Mall, among others, for NC Conservation Networks’ Campus Fellow Earth Day Event. This semester’s campaign is all about saving North Carolina’s wetlands. Our team will be there to talk about all things MountainTrue, Watauga Riverkeeper, and wetlands (our favorite!).
Swing by for a sticker, merch, just to say hi, or to learn something new! Thank you to our partners at NC Conservation network on hosting another great educational event!
The Expo will take place at Appalachian State University’s Sanford Mall: 300 Locust St, Boone, NC 28608
Parking is available on King Street.

Invasive Plant Workday at Rivers Park House near Boone, NC 4/11
2025-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Rivers Park House, 150 Clay House Dr, Boone, NC, 28607
To celebrate the Northern Peaks State Trail coming to Boone, join us for an afternoon of eradicating invasive plants on the property! In partnership with The Town of Boone and Blue Ridge Conservancy, this workday focuses on the history, eradication, and uses of some of the plants we’ll see. As the new southern terminus of the Northern Peaks State Trail (NPST) in downtown Boone, we are excited to revitalize the property and allow native flora to begin finding new life at the site! Flora and fauna expert Will Bennett, our friends from Blue Ridge Conservancy, and Town of Boone folks will be joining us for both workdays. Our main focuses will be garlic mustard and oriental bittersweet.
Please bring snacks and water. It is recommended to wear long pants and sturdy boots for all invasive plant workdays. Some hand tools will be provided, but if you have your own gardening gloves, loppers, or shears, please bring them!
PARKING: Limited parking is available on-site for those needing accessibility. If you are able, it is recommended to find parking downtown and walk to the site.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workday.

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North Fork New River Clean Up with New River Conservancy in Creston, NC 4/12
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:30 | Creston Fire Station, 167 3 Top Rd, Creston, NC, 28615
Join MountainTrue and New River Conservancy in Creston, North Carolina for a North Fork clean-up on April 12, 2025. This will be a floating cleanup so folks will need to prepare to be on the water for ~5 hours.
Please Bring: snacks, water, and waders if you have them!
Meet at: the Creston Fire Station (167 3 Top Rd, Creston, NC 28615)
(36.42990307013774, -81.62010433035957)
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/QX6SPJGAHFuoc5g16
https://newriverconservancy.org/events/
RAIN DATE: 4/19/25

Fly Fishing Film Festival in Boone, NC 4-27 benefiting MountainTrue and the Watauga Riverkeeper
2025-04-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
The 2025 International Fly Fishing Film Festival, sponsored by Boone’s Fly Shop and benefiting MountainTrue and the Watauga Riverkeeper, is coming to the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Sunday, April 27th.
IF4™ is the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, consisting of films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. It is the gathering place of the fly-fishing community and a celebration of friendship, fly-fishing stories and stoke.
This year’s event kicks off with a pre-screening concert performance with Mad Tom & The Chubs from 6 to 7 PM. The film festival film screening begins at 7 PM.
Be sure to snag tickets from The Appalachian Theatre ASAP! Please visit MountainTrue in the lobby for raffle tickets prior to the show. Fly fishing gear like rods and Hellbender swag will be raffled during intermission.
Click here for full event information or to buy tickets.

Invasive Plant Workday at Rivers Park House near Boone, NC 5/3
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Rivers Park House, 150 Clay House Dr, Boone, NC, 28607
To celebrate the Northern Peaks State Trail coming to Boone, join us for an afternoon of eradicating invasive plants on the property! In partnership with The Town of Boone and Blue Ridge Conservancy, this workday focuses on the history, eradication, and uses of some of the plants we’ll see. As the new southern terminus of the Northern Peaks State Trail (NPST) in downtown Boone, we are excited to revitalize the property and allow native flora to begin finding new life at the site! Flora and fauna expert Will Bennett, our friends from Blue Ridge Conservancy, and Town of Boone folks will be joining us for both workdays. Our main focuses will be garlic mustard and oriental bittersweet.
Thanks to High Country sustainability guru, Becca Nenow, volunteers will have the opportunity to enjoy a special invasive plant themed snack during this workday. Did you know some of our most pesky invasive plants are edible and quite delicious?
Please bring snacks and water. It is recommended to wear long pants and sturdy boots for all invasive plant workdays. Some hand tools will be provided, but if you have your own gardening gloves, loppers, or shears, please bring them!
PARKING: Limited parking is available on-site for those needing accessibility. If you are able, it is recommended to find parking downtown and walk to the site.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workday.

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Trout Fest and Blowing Rock Trout Derby in Blowing Rock, NC 5/3
2025-05-03 10:00 - 18:00 | The Speckled Trout Outfitters, 916 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Come visit your local Riverkeeper team and celebrate clean water with us in Blowing Rock. Our team will have a booth at The Speckled Trout Outfitters, ready to talk about water quality, native plants, and conservation efforts in the High Country. Troutfest will be all weekend long from Friday, May 2nd-Sunday, May 4th, and we will be celebrating fishing in the High Country with family-friendly activities, giveaways, friendly competition, great food, great drinks, and great company: https://www.thespeckledtroutoutfitters.com/events/troutfest
Saturday, May 3rd also celebrates the 45th Blowing Rock Trout Derby, highlighting the opening of Trout Season with competition and prizes. Fun for all ages, and the whole family!
Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, the trout derby is being held a month later than usual to allow the trout population to replenish in local streams and at the local fisheries that support the Trout Derby. The adult portion of the Derby will be catch and release only, again for conservation purposes.
More information will be released soon: https://blowingrock.com/troutderby/

Naturalist Rally: Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation in Beech Mountain, NC 5/31
2025-05-31 09:00 - 18:00 | Buckeye Recreation Center, 1330 Pine Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604, United States
“Come join the call to the wild as we gather to explore Beech Mountain. Geared toward local ecology, the rally will feature hikes, talks & programs all day on Beech Mountain. Join for the adventure, stay for the passion!”
Our High Country Clean Water staff will lead a talk at 10 am about “Riverkeeping 101,” covering everything from pollution investigation, sampling programs, debris removal, dam removal, and more! Programs will be ongoing from 9 am-6 pm throughout the day so come join us!
For more information visit townofbeechmountain.com, call 828-387-3003, or email Matt Robinson at mrobinson@townofbeechmountain.com

2025 BANFF Premier Adventure Raffle: Kayak/paddle AND Winner's choice of 3 adventure packages. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
2025-06-01 09:00 - 2025-09-13 23:59 | NC
🎉 Get ready, Asheville! Not only is the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour coming to town, but MountainTrue is cranking up the heat with the BANFF Premier Adventure Raffle — and tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🚨Want to add some serious adventure to your life? One lucky winner will paddle away with a Moken 10 Lite V2 kayak in Green Flash, a sleek Day Tourer 230 cm paddle in Lime Camo, AND get to pick from 3 epic adventure packages of their choice!
Don’t miss your shot at glory — grab your raffle tickets and get ready to ride the wave of adventure!
Scroll to the bottom to read full raffle guidelines or to purchase tickets.
A BIG THANKS to feelfree Kayaks for their generous donation of the kayak and paddle.

Moken 10 Lite V2 in Green Flash:

AND, Winner’s choice of 3 adventure packages:

Prize Package # 1:
Colorado Front Range Adventure Getaway
3-Night Stay in Colorado with Choice of Cog Railway or Rocky Mountain National Park for 2
This Experience Includes:
Adventure Activity for two
3-night stay in a standard guest room in Colorado Springs or Boulder, Colorado
Winspire booking & concierge service
Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays.
Prize Package # 2:
Grand Canyon Starry Nights
3-Night Stay at in a Sky Dome with Grand Canyon Sunset Tour for 2
This Experience for 2 Includes:
Grand Canyon Sunset Tour
3-night stay at Clear Sky Resorts in a Sky Dome
Winspire booking & concierge service
Blackout Dates: The week of major US holidays and major local events. Additional dates may apply. This package is available late April – November.
Prize Package # 3:
Snowy Slopes of Jackson Hole
Snowy Slopes of Jackson Hole: Lift Tickets with 3-Night Stay for 2
This Experience for 2 Includes:
3-night stay in a Grand King or 2 Queen room at Alpine House
Daily breakfast
$1000 Jackson Hole Gift Card to purchase lift tickets
Winspire concierge & booking service
This package is available for the months of November, December, January, February, and March.
**These packages do NOT include airfare or transportation.
DEADLINE TO ENTER: Online ticket sales end at 11:59 pm on September 11th, 2025. Unless the 150 tickets have already sold out, tickets will be available to purchase at the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour screenings in Asheville, NC on September 12th and 13th.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date. Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable.
Certificates cannot be resold or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNER: The Winner will be drawn and notified on September 15, 2025 and will be notified by telephone and/or email. If the potential winner cannot be reached after 10 days from the first notification attempt, or if an entrant is found to be ineligible, or a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such prize will be forfeited, and an alternate winner will be selected by random drawing.
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees and board directors of MountainTrue and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited.
Ticket purchases are non-refundable and are not tax-deductible. By entering the raffle, participants agree that MountainTrue, its agents and employees have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind which result from the date of award. The prize is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash. MountainTrue may use winner’s name and likeness for publicity purposes without further compensation. MountainTrue is not responsible for any failure of communication or failure of the Internet or its website. MountainTrue reserves the right to modify these rules and will give prompt announcement of any rule changes. All decisions of MountainTrue are final and binding in all matters related to this raffle.

Visit the Watauga Riverkeeper Team at Boonerang in Boone, NC 6/21
2025-06-19 00:00 - 2025-06-22 00:00 | Downtown Boone
We are so excited to have an information table again this year at Boonerang… a FREE music & arts festival in Downtown Boone running from June 19-22nd! Come visit our Clean Water team on June 21st and learn what we have been up to this year on and off the river. Hear how you can support our work and help protect the places we share!
We will also have new MountainTrue merch and stickers available.
Enjoy all the music, art, food, and vendors Boonerang has to offer. It is sure to be a good time & the talk of the town you don’t want to miss! Full event details available here: https://www.boonerangfest.com/
https://www.boonerangfest.com/faqs

MountainTrue Trash Trout Cleanout with 828 Real Estate in Boone, NC 7/8
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Boone Fire Station #2, 1075 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC, 28607
Want to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist MountainTrue and 828 Real Estate with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trout. This trash trout cleanout 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.
Kids are welcome at this event, however, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.
Please Bring:

Water
Snacks
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
You are welcome to bring your own boots and waders if you have them

Anyone borrowing boots/waders from MountainTrue must provide sizing on the sign-up form.

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Party on the Mountain Weekend at Beech Mountain, NC 7/18 & 7/19
2025-07-18 16:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-19 16:30 - 22:00 | Beech Mountain Resort, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604, United States
Join MountainTrue at the Party on the Mountain at Beech Mountain this year! Remember to bring your (empty!) water bottle; we will have a water bottle refill station at the concert series. Swing by to chat about Clean Water with us and see what the Riverkeepers have been up to at MountainTrue this year! New MountainTrue merch will also be available for purchase.
Get your tickets and answer questions here: https://summerconcert.beechmountainresort.com/
Friday, July 18
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
with Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge
Boy Named Banjo · Susto Stringband · Ashes & Arrows · Holler Choir
Adrian and Meredith · The Ain’t Sisters
Saturday, July 19
Lake Street Dive
with the 502s
The Wilder Blue · Jon Stickley Trio · The Wildmans
If Birds Could Fly · Goldpine · Taylor Winchester
David Lamotte · Adam Bolt
Doors & Schedule
4:30 p.m. – VIP Doors Open & Food Truck Village
5:30 p.m. – General Admission Doors Open & Food Truck Village
7:00 p.m. – Show Start (Set times are subject to artist discretion)
Please note: Party weekend includes a broader schedule of bands throughout the day at various venues.
Tickets
All tickets are general admission.
VIP tickets include priority stage-front standing room.
Re-Entry
No re-entry to concert grounds, except for emergencies.
Seating Policy
Chairs are permitted but not in front of the stage.
All Ages Welcome Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

High Country Benefit Concert: Watkins Glen Summer Jam at Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Boone, NC 7/26
2025-07-26 18:00 - 22:00 | AMB-Boone, 163 Boone Creek Dr., Boone, NC, 28607
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 6 PM, Appalachian Mountain Brewery will host a WATKINS GLEN SUMMER JAM TRIBUTE CONCERT: The music of THE BAND, ALLMAN BROS, and GRATEFUL DEAD performed by members of The Dead of Winter, Soul Benefactor, dB’s Foscoe Four, and MORE… in celebration of the 50th birthday of our pal David Bryan and to benefit The Watauga Riverkeeper during their extensive and important post-Helene river clean up efforts! All ticket sales will go directly to The Watauga Riverkeeper. Swing by the MountainTrue tent and learn how you can support our work and help protect the places we share!
Happy Birthday David B. + Thank you Dave Brewer!
For more info or to buy tickets click here

Support the Watauga Riverkeeper at Beech Mountain Summer Concert Series 8/9/25
2025-08-09 16:30 - 22:00 | Beech Mountain Resort, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604, United States
Come enjoy the last Beech Mountain Summer Concert Series show with us on August 9th, featuring Charley Crockett and 49 Winchester. Remember to bring your (empty!) water bottle– and visit our table with a water bottle refill station at the concert. Swing by to chat about Clean Water with us and see what we have been up to at MountainTrue this year! New MountainTrue merch will also be available for purchase. Get your tickets and answer any questions here: https://summerconcert.beechmountainresort.com/
Doors & Schedule
4:30 p.m. – VIP Doors Open & Food Truck Village
5:30 p.m. – General Admission Doors Open & Food Truck Village
7:00 p.m. – Show Start (Set times are subject to artist discretion)
Purchase tickets at: https://summerconcert.beechmountainresort.com/

Pint night at Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Boone, NC Benefiting MountainTrue 8/14
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | AMB-Boone, 163 Boone Creek Dr., Boone, NC, 28607
Stop by Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) in Boone to chat with MountainTrue staff and grab a cold beverage! $1 of all beer pours on August 14th will benefit MountainTrue.
Can’t make it on August 14th? You have all of August to support AMB and MountainTrue! MountainTrue is proud to be AMB’s featured nonprofit for the month of August. $1 of all Hop Rain Drop pours during August will go to benefit MountainTrue.
Come on out to say hi and help us support our supporters!

MountainTrue Trash Trout Cleanout in Boone, NC 8/22--CANCELED!
2025-08-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Boone Fire Station #2, 1075 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC, 28607
We regret that this event is canceled. The Trash Trout was dislodged during a recent storm and will not be in operation in time. Keep an eye out for upcoming events! Want to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist MountainTrue with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trout. This trash trout cleanout 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.
Kids are welcome at this event, however, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.
Please Bring:

Water
Snacks
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
You are welcome to bring your own boots and waders if you have them

Anyone borrowing boots/waders from MountainTrue must provide sizing on the sign-up form.

Meet the 'Keep' at New River Brewery Taproom in West Jefferson, NC 9/11
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | New River Brewing Taproom, 833 US-221, West Jefferson, NC, 28694
You are invited to join MountainTrue in welcoming the Upper New Riverkeeper to their role at New River Brewing Taproom! This is an opportunity to meet Hannah Woodburn, ask questions, share water quality concerns, or swap river stories about the New River. Guests who sign up in advance or walk in to visit the MountainTrue table will be entered in a prize raffle.
We look forward to celebrating the Upper New Riverkeeper together!

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour screenings benefiting MountainTrue in Asheville, NC Sept 12 & 13th
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Wortham Center for Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC on September 12th & 13th — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! 🏔️🎬
Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe. 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer — there’s something here to spark your spirit.
✨ Can’t get enough? We’ve got you covered: each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure!
Current MountainTrue Members will receive a PRESALE code on July 1st. (Not a member but don’t want to miss the first shot at tickets? Join here). The presale runs from July 1st at 10 am through 11:59 pm on July 11th. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 12th at 10 am.
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure! 🥾🔥
Full event info
Want your own adventure? Check out our BANFF Premier Winner’s Choice Raffle!
This night would not be possible without our LOCAL Sponsors. Please join us in thanking and supporting:
Headwaters Sponsor:

Hellbender Sponsors:

Tangerine Darter Sponsors:
