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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River Clean-up at Old Cove in Sugar Grove, NC 12/14

Old Cove Creek 207 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC

Join us for another river clean up from 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday, December 14th (originally scheduled for Nov. 23rd this event was postponed due to the chance of inclement weather). We are excited to have a great turnout (tell your friends, and still carpool if you can!).

Green Clean in Saluda, NC on 12/14

Green Riverkeeper Office 1347 Ozone Drive, Saluda, NC

We will be working down on the Lower Green to clean up trash along the roadside. This is NOT A RIVER CLEANUP! We will NOT have volunteers in the water. Volunteers should be prepared to clean up large metal debris, sharp objects, heavy household items and more.

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Holiday Clean-up in Marshall 12/19

Barnard Park 1995 Barnard Rd, Marshall, NC

Come join the French Broad Riverkeeper team as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene at Barnard Park. We will be removing trash and debris from the park itself and along the riparian areas upstream, downstream and across the river. Please note that this will be a land-based clean-up (no boats).

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Clean-up in Alexander 1/18 hosted by United by Blue

Alexander River Park 2590 Old Marshall Highway, Alexander, NC

There is still a large amount of debris along the French Broad River in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Join us in coming together to help the Asheville community by cleaning up the French Broad River. Removing debris from the river will allow for outdoor recreation and tourism to return to the area as well as get rid of any materials that might be leaching harmful chemicals into the water. Now more than ever it is important for us to come together and support communities in need.

Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Little Tennessee Greenway, Franklin, NC 1/18

803 Ulco drive TASSEE SHELTER 803 Ulco Drive, Franklin, North Carolina

MountainTrue, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Greenway (FROGs), is hosting a community volunteer workday to control non-native invasive plants and restore native habitats at the Little Tennessee Greenway in Franklin, NC.

French Broad River Livestaking Workday near Fletcher or Brevard 1/23 CANCELED

Due to the incredibly cold temperatures in the area this week, this event has been canceled. Please check out one of the other upcoming Live Staking dates! Come help us start to restore riverbanks of the French Broad after Hurricane Helene. We'll plant stakes that will eventually grow into trees.

French Broad River Live Staking Workday near Fletcher or Brevard 1/25-CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Due to the blast of cold weather that has hit our region, the ground is frozen in the areas that we planned to work. This event will be canceled. Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming workdates in February. Come help us start to restore riverbanks of the French Broad after Hurricane Helene. We'll plant stakes that will eventually grow into trees.

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Clean-up near Asheville 1/30

Walnut Island River Park 3042 Old Marshall Hwy, Alexander, NC

Come help the French Broad Riverkeeper team clean up trash and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The exact location will be determined soon and information will be updated on the event listing so save the date and check back soon!

Big Horse Clean Up 2.0 with New River Conservancy in Lansing 2/1

Lansing Creeper Trail Park 114 S Big Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC

Join MountainTrue and other awesome organizations in Lansing, NC, for a clean-up on Big Horse Creek. This cleanup is a collaboration between New River Conservancy, MountainTrue, Keep Ashe Beautiful and Trout Unlimited.