Guided New River Snorkel 8/27/22
Join MountainTrue's High Country water team and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the New River on a guided snorkel trip! Much like ocean reef snorkeling, river […]
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High Country Region
HCHRW Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal 9/1/22
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday in the High Country on September 1st from 3-5 p.m. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Western NC beautiful!
Free
High Country Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal 9/15
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday in the High Country on September 15th from 3-5 p.m. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Western NC beautiful!
Free
High Country Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal 9/29
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday in the High Country on September 29th from 3-5 p.m. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Western NC beautiful!
Free
Waiting List: Plant and Mushroom ID Hike near Burnsville, NC 9/30/22
Come join MountainTrue's Public Lands Biologist, Josh Kelly as he leads this Plant & Mushroom ID hike near Linville, NC. Registration for this event is required.
$5 – $15
High Country Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday 10/5
The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesJoin members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. Bring loppers, pruners, and gloves, if you have them. Dress in long pants and long sleeves, and bring a hat and water bottle. Work will take place for about 2 hours. Most importantly, bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep WNC beautiful!
VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 10/8/22 – 10/9/22
Come join the VWIN Sampling weekend in the High Country on October 8th - 9th.
Free
High Country Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday 10/19
The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesJoin members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition on October 19th to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. Bring loppers, pruners, and gloves, if you have them. Dress in long pants and long sleeves, and bring a hat and water bottle. Work will take place for about 2 hours. Most importantly, bring your love of native plants and the outdoors!
WAITLIST: Forest Communities Hike near Linville, NC 11/11/22
Rough Ridge Overlook 3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Linville, NC, United StatesDid you know there are over 30 Forest Communities in the Southern Appalachians? Join us as we immerse ourselves in the Tanawha Trail's spruce-fir Forest and High Elevation Red Oak Communities on a guided hike with our Public Lands Director and Ecologist, Bob Gale. We'll learn how to identify forest communities and individual tree species, including Red Spruce, Fraser Fir, Yellow Birch, Fire Cherry, Mountain Ash, Sugar Maple, and more. We'll also take in stunning valley vistas surrounded by neighboring Ravens Rock, Table Top, and Hawksbill Mountains. This strenuous 4-mile hike can be steep in a few places, and various rocky areas make footing somewhat tricky. Please consider your ability to climb over rocks, traverse root systems and maintain physical balance before signing up for this hike. Registration is required.
$5 – $15
VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 11/12 – 11/13
Come join the Volunteer Water Information Network Sampling weekend on November 12th - 13th. Fill out the contact form below to add your name to the volunteer list.
Free