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April 2020
Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks
For this month's Green Drinks, we'll hear from Lee Warren, Executive Director of the Organic Growers School, on the importance of growing organic. In her talk, Lee will discuss how industrial agriculture has impacted us on a global scale, from worsening environmental crises and a loss of worldwide biodiversity to increasing world hunger. She, and Organic Growers School, believe that the solution to these problems lies in bringing food systems closer to home and focusing on organic food production. By shifting…
Find out more »Earth Day Clean up Challenge
Challenge yourself to clean up trash at a local Western North Carolina area in need such as a river or stream bank, greenway trail, or even just a roadside in your neighborhood. Share your before and after clean up photos on Facebook and Instagram by tagging @mtntrue with the hashtag #MTEarthDayChallenge. The person who collects the most trash in the photo shared with us will win a prize announced at 7pm on 4/22. During this time we encourage you to collect trash individually, or with your family. *To be eligible for the prize, participants must be registered on the online signup form*
Find out more »May 2020
PHHAT Hemlock Treatment Workday
Join us for a day on the Lower Green River saving hemlocks. No Experience necessary. A limited number of boats and gear are available on a first come, first served basis. Dress to get wet and dirty and to stay warm. Long sleeves and pants required. Bring snacks, water, sunscreen, and anything else that will keep you comfortable.
Find out more »PHHAT Hemlock Treatment Workday
Join us for a day on the Lower Green River saving hemlocks. No Experience necessary. A limited number of boats and gear are available on a first come, first served basis. Dress to get wet and dirty and to stay warm. Long sleeves and pants required. Bring snacks, water, sunscreen, and anything else that will keep you comfortable.
Find out more »Hendersonville Green Drinks
This month's Green Drinks features Lauren Pyle, the Executive Director of Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC). Lauren's talk will be titled Creating and Environmentally Literate Citizenry. More information on the speaker to come. Parking at Appalachian Coffee is limited, but overflow parking is available across the street at First Congregational Church. About Hendersonville Green Drinks Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Appalachian Coffee Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues,…
Find out more »July 2020
Moonlight Paddle on the Broad
Have you ever paddled by the light of the moon? Join our Broad Riverkeeper for a Moonlight paddle on the Broad River. As we go, our Broad Riverkeeper will talk about the history of the Broad River and the work that he does to protect it. This section is flat water, so should be easy going. We'll meet at Lake Houser at 8:00pm to run a shuttle and plan on putting in at 8:45pm, right around sunset. From there we'll paddle about 4.5 miles of river, ending up at the Boiling Springs Greenway to take out around 11:30pm. We have some boats, paddles, and pfds that you can reserve in advance, but you're also welcome to bring your own gear! Children and dogs are allowed, but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Find out more »November 2020
Overnight Paddle on the Broad
Join us for an overnight paddle exploring the Broad River as it winds through the foothills of the Blue Ridge. We'll spend two days on the river and camp one night along the Broad River Greenway. Registration for this event is not yet open, but you can enter your email below to be contacted when it does.
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