In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.
Come help sample microplastics! Volunteers collect surface water samples at designated sampling sites the first week of every month to be analyzed at the lab by staff. Data collected from a brief 10-20 minute stream cleanup is submitted to staff.
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at Winklers Creek on June 6tth from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at the Boone Greenway on June 9th from 3-5 p.m.
Come join the VWIN Sampling weekend in the High Country on June 11th and 12th.
Are you passionate about sustainability/waste management? Join an upcoming Rhythm and Brews event and volunteer with MountainTrue’s Recycling Team to educate participants and monitor the waste station! Click here to learn more.
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at the Middle Fork Greenway on June 21st from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC on June 23rd from 3-5 p.m.
Come join the river cleanup hosts MountainTrue and Wicked Weed, and sponsor HiWire Brewing on June 25 from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. as we clean up the French Broad River. T-shirts will be provided by Recover for all participants! After we finish the River Cleanup we will celebrate a successful day cleaning the river with a round of beer for everyone and also snacks! Prizes will be given for the weirdest trash. Registration for this event is required.