Trash Trout Cleanout in Boone, NC 7/27
Boone Fire Station #2 1075 State Farm Rd, Boone, NCWant to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts.
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MountainTrue Summer Clean on the Green in Saluda, NC 7/27
Fishtop Access 2302 Green River Cove, Saluda, North CarolinaJoin MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper for a day of cleaning the Green!Â
Broad River Summer Sweep near Boiling Springs, NC 8/10
Lake Houser Put In NCJoin the Broad Riverkeeper for a clean-up of the Broad River on one of the most popular and scenic sections, Lake Houser to Broad River Greenway, about 5 miles of river with some small class I-II rapids.
Trash Trout Cleanout in Boone, NC 8/24
Boone Fire Station #2 1075 State Farm Rd, Boone, NCWant to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts.
French Broad River Clean-Up – Paddling Pisgah Forest to Penrose w/ The Hub
Penrose Boating Access Area Apac Drive, Pisgah Forest, NCCome help MountainTrue and The Hub clean up the French Broad River in Transylvania County between Pisgah Forest River Access and Penrose Boating Access Area. This will be a boat-based cleanup on a 5.5-mile section of calm water with the option to clean access points if you do not wish to be on the water.
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.
Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Richmond Hill in Asheville, NC
Richmond Hill Park 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, United StatesRichmond Hill Park is Asheville's largest forested park and hosts miles of trails. Despite its suburban location, Richmond Hill has a diversity of native plants that are being choked out by non-native invasives. Participants will receive training in plant identification and in invasive species control methods. Join MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly to remove non-native invasive plants and help the native forest thrive.
Join MountainTrue Biologist Josh Kelly on a scenic and meaningful workday and celebrate our native flora and fauna along the way. This outing includes a strenuous 4 mile hike and the ability to pull garlic mustard.
MountainTrue Volunteer Appreciation Party in Asheville, NC
The Outpost 521 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesHave you volunteered with MountainTrue this year? We want to acknowledge and celebrate the folks who have gotten in the weeds and dirt (literally and figuratively) with us. Let's be honest, we know time is precious. Any time you spend supporting our efforts is greatly appreciated.
Let us say thanks by buying you a drink, providing some light appetizers and a chance to hang out with fellow volunteers and MountainTrue staff.
Calling Volunteers in Asheville, NC! MountainTrue is the Non-Profit Beneficiary for the Wicked Spooky 5k on October 26th. Sign-up by October 11th.
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCMountainTrue is thrilled to be the non-profit beneficiary for Kick It Event Management's Wicked Spooky 5k on October 26, 2024! How it works: we raise money for our work in exchange for providing volunteers for the event. MountainTrue will receive $5 per runner.
Community Invasive Plant Workday on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC Fall Series 2024
MountainTrue, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust, is hosting a community volunteer workday to control non-native invasive plants and restore native habitat at the Jackson County Greenway. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like Chinese privet and Multiflora rose then treating the stumps. No prior […]