2024 Paddle Raffle to support MountainTrue and the Broad Riverkeeper
Support MountainTrue and the Broad Riverkeeper with your raffle ticket purchase. Enter to win a paddle designed and crafted by Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell.
$10 – $25
MountainStrong Hurricane Recovery Fund
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.
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5th Annual Virtual Broad River Fishing Tournament
virtualWant to register for the 5th Annual Virtual Broad River Fishing Tournament? Go on your own or with your friends to your favorite locations on the Broad River or any tributary. You can fish one day or all week long! The Bass Shack in Shelby is sponsoring the event this year and is offering prizes for Broad’s Best Angler and Biggest Bass.
9th Annual Sarah Sweep and First Broad River Festival near Lawndale, NC
Double Shoals Mill 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC, United StatesAll are welcome to join us on this lovely section of the river that Sarah Spencer held dear to her heart. While paddling the shallow, shaded, cool waters between rock cliffs and rhododendrons, Sarah would always stop to pick up any litter along the way. Sarah, Beejay, Billy, and Davey died tragically in 2016 in a car accident. This event is in remembrance and honor of these friends and their love for our river.
Green Drinks in Hendersonville, NC: Localization; the answer to more than just the environmental crisis?
The Grove at Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesThe post-World War II of the 40’ and 50’s shifted the food paradigm from local to high-yield crops and grocery stores. Steeped in an economy of convenience, this system provides on-demand food, but has shown devastating impacts on the environment, health, and community. Could a shift back to local be the answer to these 3 top issues faced today?
MountainTrue 2024 Annual Gathering in Asheville, NC
Devil's Foot 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Ste 10, Asheville, NC, United StatesSAVE THE DATE. You're invited to the Annual MountainTrue Member Gathering on Saturday, September 14th. We will be back at Devil’s Foot Beverage in Asheville, NC this year.
Fall Float on the French Broad Paddle Trail with MountainTrue and Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman, NC
Headwater Outfitters Outdoor Adventures 25 Parkway Rd, Rosman, NCCome float the headwaters of the French Broad River with Headwaters Outfitters, MountainTrue, and local partners in celebration of North Carolina being the Great Trails State. The French Broad River was designated a Tennessee State Scenic River in 1968, a North Carolina State Trail in 1987, and officially launched as the French Broad Paddle Trail by MountainTrue and RiverLink in 2012. MountainTrue is North Carolina State Parks' Partner Organization for the French Broad River State Trail and leads watershed-wide Paddle Trail efforts through its French Broad Riverkeeper program based in Asheville.
Catch MountainTrue at Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) Oktoberfest in Mills River, NC on 9/21
AMB Mills River 46 N Mills River Road, Mills River, NCOktoberfest is back and better than ever! Get ready for an all-day celebration filled with brews, brats, and belly-laughing fun! Come visit the MountainTrue table for some fun games, new merch and more information on all the activities we have planned this Fall and Winter. Help us support a big MountainTrue supporter!
**CANCELED** Green Drinks in Hendersonville, NC: Conserving Carolina’s Trails – Conservation and Recreation
The Grove at Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJoin Conserving Carolina’s Trails and Land Management Coordinator, Max Howes, for an update on Conserving Carolina’s trail systems! Conserving Carolina has built and maintains ~39 miles of trail in the region, showcasing many acres of, and scenic views from, protected land. He will review what makes trails sustainable, why they are important to the region, what it takes to build and maintain trails, trail history, Conserving Carolina’s involvement with the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail, and more! There will be an update on current trail projects and opportunities to get involved with trail expansion and maintenance.
Broad River Fall Float near Shelby, NC 10/12–CANCELED
Broad River Greenway Canoe Access 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NC, United StatesJoin Broad Riverkeeper David Caldwell for a fall float along the Broad River. We will be paddling a beautiful and remote stretch of the Broad that few people get to paddle and enjoy!
$15 – $25
Green Riverkeeper Open House & Party in Saluda, NC
Green Riverkeeper Office 1347 Ozone Drive, Saluda, NCOur Green Riverkeeper office has recently moved to Saluda, NC, and is hosting an open house to celebrate with the community. Come out to see the new space, mingle with fellow MountainTrue supporters, build new relationships, and support local businesses in the area.