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Hendersonville Green Drinks: Get to Know Your Local Environmental Orgs
2019-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, September 12th, Hendersonville Green Drinks presents a panel discussion featuring representatives from Conserving Carolina and MountainTrue. The environmental work that goes on in WNC is vitally important to sustaining the health, beauty, and well-being of our region and communities. On this panel, representatives from these two local environmental non-profits, both leaders in their field, will discuss what they do to protect the environment, clarify how their work supports and complements the other, and highlight ways you can get involved. The panel will also accept audience questions about the two organizations’ work.

Rhythm & Brews: Rad Trads and Honey Island Swamp Band
2019-09-19 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Hendersonville, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States

Big Sweep on the Green River
2019-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Fishtop Access, 2302 Green River Cove, Saluda, North Carolina, 28773

Big Sweep on Lake Adger
2019-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Lake Adger Marina, 4585 State Rd 1138, Mill Spring, NC, 28756

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Urban & Suburban Bears
2019-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, October 10th, Hendersonville Green Drinks presents Urban & Suburban Black Bears: Study Phase II. Shelby Shiver, a research technician with the Urban/Suburban Bear Project will discuss the current research objectives of the study, including techniques used to live-capture and radio-collar bears in Asheville. In addition to covering the diet and habits of urban bears, Shelby will explain the role of pilot BearWise communities in the study and the impact these could have on human-bear interactions in the future.
Shelby Shiver is a research technician for the Urban/Suburban Bear Project in Asheville, NC. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a B.Sc. in Biology and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Shelby worked with black bears in Florida, as a research technician for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before relocating to Asheville. In addition to her work with bears, she has also worked with bobcats, river otters, and fox squirrels.

PHHAT Hemlock Treatment Workday 10/22
2019-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | NC

Green River Race Pre-Party & Fundraiser
2019-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Wear your best costume and come out to support the Green Race Conservation Project! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Donate to the GRCP to enter our Guessing Game for your chance to win a custom Dagger Green Boat or other awesome prizes.
We’ll be premiering “The Lead Up”, a short film about the final days prepping for the Green Race as well as the world premiere of the “Patagonia Triple Crown”.
This is a FREE event at New Belgium Brewery in Asheville.

PHHAT Hemlock Treatment Workday
2019-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-10 10:00 - 16:00 | NC

Guardians of Our Troubled Waters – Film Exhibition and Discussion
2019-11-02 10:30 | Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve, 179 Wood Thrush Lane, Mill Spring, NC, 28756
What if we could smell our local rivers long before we could see them? What if our legacy was dead streams, poisonous water and a dying ecosystem? This was the story of our community not very long ago. Mark Twain remarked that many of the rivers he observed were “too thin to plow but to thick to drink” and that describes the French Broad River, the Pigeon, the Swannanoa, the Mills and the Green and many other regional waterways.
Meet the River Heroes who said NO to the destruction of our Troubled Waters. People like Wilma Dykeman in WNC and East Tennessee, Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Florida, the Upper French Broad Defense Association in NC and the Dead Pigeon River Council in Tennessee.
Their passion, their activism and their call to save our waterways awoke our communities to the need for river stewardship. Their call still echoes today in the environmental efforts, land conservancies, river keepers, green businesses and engaged communities who are working to be the stewards nature is asking us to be.
Award-winning film director David Weintraub, will present his new film on the ordinary people who did extraordinary things to protect southern rivers and streams.
This film screening is presented by Conserving Carolina, Walnut Creek Preserve, and MountainTrue.

Green River Race
2019-11-02 12:00 - 21:00 | NC
Come out to the Narrows section of the Green River to watch the 24th annual Green River Race – the most competitive and challenging whitewater paddling race in the country.
Festivities kick off with a Pre-Race Party on Thursday, October 31st from 6 PM until 10pm at New Belgium. Wear your best costume – there will be prizes! The Green Race starts at noon on Saturday, November 2nd, but make sure to account for time to park and hike into the Narrows, and note that the hike down to the race is very steep.
The race will be followed by the Green Race Festival located at Green River Paradise (3851 GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD, SALUDA, NC 28773) starting at 5 PM. Spectator information and festival tickets can be found here. MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper is excited to be a part of all the events as one of the nonprofit beneficiaries of the Green Race Conservation Project.

Hidden Rivers Film Screening
2019-11-02 19:15 - 20:15 | Pilot Cove, 319 Gateway Junction Drive, Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North
America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers
throughout the region, and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of this diverse aquatic life, and how many
people are finding ways to protect it. Get your tickets here.
There is no better way to experience the Hidden Rivers films than in the heart of the Southern Appalachians at Pilot Cove. Experience local music, food, and beer with the Hidden Rivers film as the finale. Join Ecusta Brewing Company, Oxbow River Snorkeling, Pilot Cover, Pisgah Collective and Headwaters Outfitters as they host an evening to raise money for Conserving Carolina Transylvania French Broad Stewards. For over 28 years, Headwaters Outfitters has been hosting river clean-ups along the Upper French Broad, and with the help community partners, sponsors and co-host, this event will provide funds to continue supporting the health and future of the French Broad River and its Tributaries.
Make sure to check out our MountainTrue table at the event!

Fall Foliage Paddle on the Broad
2019-11-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Broad River Greenway Canoe Access, 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NC, 28152, United States

Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Story of DuPont State Recreational Forest
2019-11-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, November 14th, Hendersonville Green Drinks presents The Story of DuPont State Recreational Forest. Sara Landry, the Executive Director of the Friends of DuPont State Forest, will share the origin story of our state’s first recreational Forest and how group of citizens saved it from development. In addition to the history of the area, Landry will also discuss what the Friends of DuPont are doing to create a Master Trails Plan and ensure the future of the Forest.
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Plastic Reduction Task Force & the Trash Trout
2019-12-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, December 12th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Eric Bradford, Director of Operations for Asheville GreenWorks, who will talk about their newly formed Plastic Reduction Taskforce and the locally installed Mud Creek Trash Trout. Bradford will also discuss the French Broad Litter Reduction Program, and other programs that focus on reducing our dependence on single-use plastics. He’ll also touch on how reducing our plastic consumption can protect fragile ecosystems, and ways that you can get involved.
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.
Eric Bradford is a native of Buncombe County and grew up with Quality Forward/Asheville GreenWorks coming into his community to teach about the importance of environmental stewardship. He’s spent the majority of his career in project management and operations. Since joining Asheville GreenWorks as the Director of Operations, he’s overseen a variety of programs, ranging from water quality work to urban forestry. Eric views it as his personal and professional goal to make Asheville and Buncombe County an environmentally sound and sustainable place for many generations to come.

Hendersonville Green Drinks: How Geology Has Shaped Your Favorite Mountains and Waterfalls
2020-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Appalachian Coffee Co., 1628 5th Ave W, Laurel Park, NC, 28739
On Thursday, January 9th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Bill Jacobs, author of the recently published book “Whence these special places?”, an exploration of the geologic processes that produced WNC’s array of mountains and waterfalls. Jacobs will discuss how some of our most iconic natural places were formed, including Panthertown Valley, Looking Glass Rock and Falls, Shining Rock, Devil’s Courthouse, and Triple, Rainbow and Whitewater Falls. The book and presentation are designed for non-scientists, so no previous geology knowledge is necessary. Signed copies of his book will be available for purchase.
Jacob’s talk will mark our first Green Drinks at our new location. After years of calling Black Bear Coffee home, Green Drinks is headed down the road to Appalachian Coffee in order to accommodate its growing number of event attendees. The Green Drinks Steering Committee is excited about the possibilities the new space will offer but will always appreciate the hospitality Black Bear has provided over the years.
Bill Jacobs retired from his legal career in 2011 and began to explore the extraordinary landscapes of the Eastern Blue Ridge, particularly the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and surrounding areas. His curiosity led him to a wide array of courses, papers, and books as well as extensive on-the-ground research. This led him to write “Whence These Special Places?”, which focuses on how geologic history has shaped the overall landscape and individual mountains, waterfalls and natural features. Bill lives in Asheville with his wife Susan and two dogs, but spends most of the summer in Cashiers. When he’s not geologizing or hiking with his dogs, he’s likely to be found on his bicycle.
About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Holiday Recycling in Hendersonville
2020-01-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Jackson Park Ball Field, 801 Glover St, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
MountainTrue is proud to host its annual Holiday Recycling Event at Jackson Park on Saturday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Area residents are invited to bring their Christmas trees, wreaths, broken string lights and used greeting cards to be mulched and recycled.
Trees, wreaths, lights and greeting cards should be brought on the day of January 11. Trees and wreaths should be stripped of all decorations and lights.
The mulcher has been provided by King Hardware & Rental and Hendersonville and Henderson County personnel will be on site to much the trees. Lights will be recycled by the Henderson County Coop Extension Service for the 4-H Project.
MountainTrue volunteers will be on hand to help and serve free cookies and hot apple cider. Free mulch will be available to those that want to take some home for your garden and landscaping.

Winter Tree ID Workshop
2020-02-01 13:00 - 16:00 | NC

Hendersonville Green Drinks: The State of the Broad River
2020-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Appalachian Coffee Co., 1628 5th Ave W, Laurel Park, NC, 28739
Hendersonville, NC – On Thursday, February 13th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes David Caldwell, MountainTrue’s Broad Riverkeeper. The Broad River has its headwaters in the Chimney Rock area and runs all the way to Colombia, S.C. In his talk, David will focus on the many threats that face the river, from factory and farm pollution to riverside development, and highlight the work he does to protect the river. David will also discuss his work that led to the recent settlement with Duke Energy and what this victory means for the coal ash that has threatened the safety of the river for years.
Who: David Caldwell, Broad Riverkeeper
What: February Green Drinks topic: The State of the Broad River
When: Thursday, February 13th, 2019 – 5:30 networking, 6:00 presentation
Where: Appalachian Coffee, 1628 5th Ave W, Laurel Park, NC 28739
David Caldwell moved to the Broad River Watershed in 1987, after receiving in Engineering degree from Clemson University. Since then, he’s been swimming, fishing, paddling and exploring the watershed’s rivers and tributaries. In 2011 he founded the Broad River Paddle Club to connect folks who enjoyed recreating on the Broad River. After many years of paddling the river, he developed a concern for the health of the watershed that led him to found the Broad River Alliance, a Waterkeeper Affiliate, in 2015. After over 3 years of volunteer work protecting the river, David became a member of MountainTrue’s staff. David received his Waterkeeper license and became the first Broad Riverkeeper in 2019. David is also an excellent woodcarver and has been running a wood carving business for 25 years.
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, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Appalachian Coffee Co. offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Paddle-n-Plant Workday
2020-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | NC

Coal Ash Closure Hearing and Afterparty
2020-02-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Chase High School Cafeteria, 1603 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043
The NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has listened to thousands of North Carolinians and ordered Duke Energy to clean up its coal ash at the Cliffside Plant and six other sites across the state. February 25 is the last hearing on the Cliffside plant to tell NCDEQ that a full cleanup is the only acceptable solution for Duke’s coal ash. We need to turn out once again to thank DEQ and make sure they know they have the public’s support to keep acting boldly to protect North Carolina’s environment – now and in the future.
We invite you to come out to the public hearing at 6, and then join us for an afterparty at Barley’s Taproom in Spindale to celebrate this historic victory!
Hearing Info:
NCDEQ Coal Ash Closure Hearing
February 25, 2020 at 6pm
Chase High School Cafeteria
1603 Chase High Rd., Forest City, N.C. 28043
Hearing Afterparty:
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
123 W. Main St.
Spindale, NC 28160
Timing: After hearing is over – probably 7:30-8pm

Spring SMIE Training
2020-03-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Blue Ridge Community College, 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States

Hendersonville Green Drinks: What's Happening in Our Parks?
2020-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Appalachian Coffee Co., 1628 5th Ave W, Laurel Park, NC, 28739
Hendersonville, NC – On Thursday, March 12th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Carleen Dixon, Henderson County Parks & Recreation Director. In her talk, Carleen will provide an update on what’s new with our parks, including new programs and changes to the rental system. Carleen will also discuss upcoming improvements to local parks and highlight several special events to look forward to this year.
Parking at Appalachian Coffee is limited, but overflow parking is available across the street at First Congregational Church.
Carleen Dixon was born in Transylvania County and received a Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation from Colorado State University. Since receiving her degree, Carleen has worked for five different government Parks & Recreation Departments, gaining over 20 years of professional experience. She is a certified Parks and Recreation Executive, the top certification available in the field. Carleen and her family believe that the mountains of Western North Carolina are the most beautiful place to live and enjoy exploring new parts of our region whenever possible.
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, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Appalachian Coffee Co. offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Brevard, NC: US Forest Service Draft Plan Public Meeting
2020-03-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Transylvania County Public Library, Brevard, 212 South Gaston Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
The Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan is being revised to handle the challenges of managing our complex ecosystems to meet the needs of all users for the next 15 years. The Forest Service has scheduled public open houses in communities around the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests to offer an overview of the proposed forest plan. This is an opportunity to talk with US Forest Service specialists about aspects of the national forests you care about and to learn what is proposed for the management of these lands for the next 10-15 years. MountainTrue staff and members will also be on hand to discuss our own analysis of the draft and priorities we hope public comments will address. We hope to see you there!

Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks
2020-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar–online
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 our food system to rely on small to medium sized farmers, encouraging backyard gardens or orchards, and foraging local plants, she believes we can live happier and healthier lives.
As a result of the current COVID-19 crisis, we have shifted this event to be online. Register here for the event. Once registered you’ll receive an email allowing you to join the online presentation or to call in by phone. We hope to see you virtually on Thursday!
**Please note that we will start at 6pm, rather than the usual 5:30pm**

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, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen.

Green River Spring (Quaran)Clean
2020-04-11 05:00 - 21:00 | NC

Earth Day Clean up Challenge
2020-04-22 | NC

2020 Liquidlogic Kayak Raffle to Benefit MountainTrue
2020-04-22 - 2020-05-20 | NC

Hendersonville Green Drinks
2020-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Appalachian Coffee Co., 1628 5th Ave W, Laurel Park, NC, 28739
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, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Appalachian Coffee Co. offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.
