Nature Yoga & Forest Bathing in Highlands, NC 5/9
2025-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Dixon Woods Park, Dixon Woods Park, Highlands, NC, 28741
In partnership with Highlands-Cashier Land Trust, join MountainTrue for a rejuvenating experience of nature yoga and forest bathing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. Immerse yourself in gentle yoga movements surrounded by nature and unwind in the serene forest. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, relax, and be in community with others.
Please leave pets at home.
Please Bring:
– Comfortable walking shoes
– Yoga mat (we cannot provide additional mats)
– Water (and snacks for yourself)
– Any medication you might need

Registration is required, limited spots available.

2025 BANFF Premier Adventure Raffle: Kayak/paddle AND Winner's choice of 3 adventure packages. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
2025-06-01 09:00 - 2025-09-13 23:59 | NC
🎉 Get ready, Asheville! Not only is the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour coming to town, but MountainTrue is cranking up the heat with the BANFF Premier Adventure Raffle — and tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🚨Want to add some serious adventure to your life? One lucky winner will paddle away with a Moken 10 Lite V2 kayak in Green Flash, a sleek Day Tourer 230 cm paddle in Lime Camo, AND get to pick from 3 epic adventure packages of their choice!
Don’t miss your shot at glory — grab your raffle tickets and get ready to ride the wave of adventure!
Scroll to the bottom to read full raffle guidelines or to purchase tickets.
A BIG THANKS to feelfree Kayaks for their generous donation of the kayak and paddle.

Moken 10 Lite V2 in Green Flash:

AND, Winner’s choice of 3 adventure packages:

Prize Package # 1:
Colorado Front Range Adventure Getaway
3-Night Stay in Colorado with Choice of Cog Railway or Rocky Mountain National Park for 2
This Experience Includes:
Adventure Activity for two
3-night stay in a standard guest room in Colorado Springs or Boulder, Colorado
Winspire booking & concierge service
Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays.
Prize Package # 2:
Grand Canyon Starry Nights
3-Night Stay at in a Sky Dome with Grand Canyon Sunset Tour for 2
This Experience for 2 Includes:
Grand Canyon Sunset Tour
3-night stay at Clear Sky Resorts in a Sky Dome
Winspire booking & concierge service
Blackout Dates: The week of major US holidays and major local events. Additional dates may apply. This package is available late April – November.
Prize Package # 3:
Snowy Slopes of Jackson Hole
Snowy Slopes of Jackson Hole: Lift Tickets with 3-Night Stay for 2
This Experience for 2 Includes:
3-night stay in a Grand King or 2 Queen room at Alpine House
Daily breakfast
$1000 Jackson Hole Gift Card to purchase lift tickets
Winspire concierge & booking service
This package is available for the months of November, December, January, February, and March.
**These packages do NOT include airfare or transportation.
DEADLINE TO ENTER: Online ticket sales end at 11:59 pm on September 11th, 2025. Unless the 150 tickets have already sold out, tickets will be available to purchase at the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour screenings in Asheville, NC on September 12th and 13th.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date. Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable.
Certificates cannot be resold or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNER: The Winner will be drawn and notified on September 15, 2025 and will be notified by telephone and/or email. If the potential winner cannot be reached after 10 days from the first notification attempt, or if an entrant is found to be ineligible, or a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such prize will be forfeited, and an alternate winner will be selected by random drawing.
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees and board directors of MountainTrue and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited.
Ticket purchases are non-refundable and are not tax-deductible. By entering the raffle, participants agree that MountainTrue, its agents and employees have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind which result from the date of award. The prize is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash. MountainTrue may use winner’s name and likeness for publicity purposes without further compensation. MountainTrue is not responsible for any failure of communication or failure of the Internet or its website. MountainTrue reserves the right to modify these rules and will give prompt announcement of any rule changes. All decisions of MountainTrue are final and binding in all matters related to this raffle.

2025 MountainTrue BioBlitz at Hickory Nut Gap Farm near Asheville, NC 6/21
2025-06-21 12:30 - 17:00 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, NC, 28730
Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz this year will be on June 21st at Hickory Nut Gap Farm near Asheville, NC.
Volunteers will hike with experts in reptiles/amphibians, mammals, birds, plants and mushrooms.*Group sign-ups are taken at the event and are first come, first serve. Group availability is subject to change.
We will meet at 12:30 pm to complete waivers and sign-up for groups. The BioBlitz will kick off at 1 pm and end at 5 pm. But the fun doesn’t stop there. We hope our volunteers will stick around for the barn dance at Hickory Nut Gap from 5 to 9 pm. All BioBlitz volunteers will receive free admission to the barn dance.
Garage BBQ food truck will be on site where you can purchase dinner. MountainTrue will provide snacks.
Please bring: water, sunscreen, bug spray, notebook (if desired), sturdy close-toed shoes and any snacks, etc. that you may need.
**Kids aged 6 and up are welcome to join if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the trip.
Thanks to our friends at Hickory Nut Gap Farm for hosting us!

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“A Tale of Three Watersheds”: Village Green Nature Series talk presented by Callie Moore 6/25
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717
Join Western Regional Director, Callie Moore, for a presentation of “A Tale of Three Watersheds” at the Village Green Nature Series, Cashiers, NC.
Learn what a watershed is and about the three watersheds that drain the Cashiers area of the Highlands plateau. Where do the rivers go when they leave the plateau? Do they all contain the same species of fish and other aquatic life? This free talk – part of the annual Village Nature Series – is meant to provide a basic understanding of streams and rivers in the Cashiers area, as well as threats to their quality and what we can do to protect them.

7/19 Nature Yoga at The Little Tennessee Greenway, Franklin NC
2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Macon County Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd., Franklin, NC, 28734
Join MountainTrue for a rejuvenating experience of nature yoga and forest bathing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. Immerse yourself in gentle yoga movements surrounded by nature and unwind under a canopy of leaves. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, relax, and be in community with others.
Please leave pets at home.

Please Bring:
– Comfortable walking shoes
– Yoga mat (we cannot provide additional mats)
– Water (and snacks for yourself)
– Any medication you might need

Registration is required, limited spots available.

Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Water Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshops in Young Harris, GA 8/23
2025-08-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Young Harris College Outdoor Leadership Center, 4797 Oak St, Young Harris, GA, 30582
MountainTrue is again offering the opportunity for residents who value clean water to get involved in a hands-on way with our volunteer water quality monitoring program in the Hiwassee River watershed!
Water Chemistry Workshop
9:00 am -12:00 pm
In this water chemistry workshop, volunteers will learn how to test stream samples for dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and conductivity. All volunteers must be certified using the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program methods to ensure data is consistently and accurately collected. Volunteers can choose any stream they would like to sample; however, we have also identified sites where we would like to have data to help plan or evaluate water quality improvement projects. Certified volunteers can check-out monitoring equipment (free of charge) from locations in Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, and Murphy.
Bacterial Workshop
12:30-3:30 pm
In this bacterial monitoring workshop, volunteers will learn how to test for and identify the presence of E. coli in our waterways.. All volunteers must be certified using the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program methods to ensure data is consistently and accurately collected. Volunteers can choose any stream they would like to sample; however, we have also identified sites where we would like to have data to help plan or evaluate water quality improvement projects. Certified volunteers can check-out monitoring equipment (free of charge) from locations in Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, and Murphy.
Although there is no charge for the workshops, pre-registration is required.
Mature youth who are at least 11 years old are welcome to participate, but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workshop(s).
We do love our four-legged friends, but please no pets.
Please remember to bring:

Rubber boots or waders (or wear closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy).
Hat and sunscreen
Snacks/Water
Lunch (IF you are attending both workshops)

The training is rain or shine.
Training location:
Outdoor Leadership Center at Young Harris College
4797 Oak St, Young Harris, GA 30582

Conservation Conversations with MountainTrue in Franklin, NC 8/26
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Lazy Hiker Brew Co.-Franklin, 188 W Main St., Franklin, NC, 28734
Join us in the lounge at Lazy Hiker for a conversation with MountainTrue’s Resilient Forests Director, Josh Kelly, and Western Regional Director, Callie Moore, about threats to our public lands. Topics will include the gutting of NEPA, the budget reconciliation bill, reorganization of USDA, the repeal of the Roadless Rule, and more!
A first round of beverages will be covered by MountainTrue. Bring a friend who cares about our national forests!

Conservation Conversations with MountainTrue in Hayesville, NC 8/28
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Chevelles 69, 983 NC-69, Hayesville, NC, 28904
Join us in the small room next to the bar at Chevelles in Hayesville for a conversation with MountainTrue’s Resilient Forests Director, Josh Kelly, and Western Regional Director, Callie Moore, about threats to our public lands. Topics will include the gutting of NEPA, the budget reconciliation bill, the reorganization of USDA, the repeal of the Roadless Rule, and more!
A first round of beverages will be covered by MountainTrue. Bring a friend who cares about our national forests!

Conservation Conversation co-hosted by Common Ground in Murphy, NC 9/11
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Cherokee County Arts Council, 33 Valley River Ave suite C,, Murphy, NC, 28906, United States
Conservation Conversation with Common Ground in Murphy

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour screenings benefiting MountainTrue in Asheville, NC Sept 12 & 13th
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-09-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Wortham Center for Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC on September 12th & 13th — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! 🏔️🎬
Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe. 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer — there’s something here to spark your spirit.
✨ Can’t get enough? We’ve got you covered: each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure!
Current MountainTrue Members will receive a PRESALE code on July 1st. (Not a member but don’t want to miss the first shot at tickets? Join here). The presale runs from July 1st at 10 am through 11:59 pm on July 11th. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 12th at 10 am.
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure! 🥾🔥
Full event info
Want your own adventure? Check out our BANFF Premier Winner’s Choice Raffle!
This night would not be possible without our LOCAL Sponsors. Please join us in thanking and supporting:
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Tangerine Darter Sponsors:

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour screenings benefiting MountainTrue in Asheville, NC Sept 12 & 13th
2025-09-12 19:00 - 2025-09-13 21:30 | Wortham Center for Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC on September 12th & 13th — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! 🏔️🎬
Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe. 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer — there’s something here to spark your spirit.
✨ Can’t get enough? We’ve got you covered: each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure!
Current MountainTrue Members will receive a PRESALE code on July 1st. (Not a member but don’t want to miss the first shot at tickets? Join here). The presale runs from July 1st at 10 am through 11:59 pm on July 11th. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 12th at 10 am.
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure! 🥾🔥

Full event info

National Public Lands Day Panthertown Trail Workday with Friends of Panthertown near Glenville, NC 9/27
2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Salt Rock Gap Trailhead, Breedlove Rd., Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Join MountainTrue and Friends of Panthertown to celebrate National Public Lands Day. We will meet at the Salt Rock Gap Trailhead and work on the Panthertown Trail, focusing on maintaining water bars. Expect to hike up to four miles and to use digging and cutting tools. We will be working in the stunning Panthertown Valley, one of the crown jewels of Nantahala National Forest. Following the event, we will have a tailgate celebration of public lands at the trailhead with free refreshments, snacks, swag, and beer from Innovation Brewing.
Please pack at least two liters of water, lunch, and wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Please pack appropriate layers for the weather. Tools, gloves, and protective equipment will be provided. Participants should expect hard physical labor. Kids 12 and over are welcome! No pets allowed.

2025 Fall ONLINE Native Tree & Shrub Sale with pick-up in MURPHY, NC
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-05 | MountainTrue Western Regional Office, 90 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC, 28906, United States
The ONLINE 2025 Western Region Native Tree & Shrub Sale with pickup in Murphy, NC is now LIVE! In order to raise awareness about the beautiful, resilient plants that are native to our Southern Appalachian Mountains and to provide a little funding for our ongoing invasive plant eradication efforts, we are again holding a Native Tree and Shrub Sale this fall. Choose from multiple species of native trees and shrubs, ranging from large shade trees, native ornamentals, pollinator species, and those particularly beneficial to wildlife.
**Your order must be picked up in Murphy, NC on Thursday, November 13th between 3 and 6 pm unless, due to exceptional circumstances, other arrangements are made PRIOR to placing the order.**
All plants are quality local nursery stock.
**Check out Species descriptions 2025 and 2025 Tree and Shrub Sale price list_WRO
Orders will be accepted through 11:59 pm on November 5th, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then, pick up your order from the MountainTrue Western Regional Office parking lot in downtown Murphy on Thursday, November 13th between 3 and 6 pm.
**Please note: several of these plants and shrubs may be “dormant” or cut back. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Here is an article explaining dormancy in plants.
Plants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources. For questions related to these or other native and invasive plant species, contact program coordinator, Tony Ward at tony@mountaintrue.org.

Stronger than the Storm: A MountainTrue Gathering honoring the challenge, the recovery & the people making it happen in Asheville, NC 10/2
2025-10-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Asheville Yards, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
It’s been nearly a year since Helene, and we’re still here and stronger than ever. To mark the one-year anniversary, we decided to focus on what matters most: coming together to honor people like you who are helping our mountain communities recover. This event will be our Annual Member Gathering, Volunteer Appreciation, and community celebration rolled into one special event! We hope you will join us as we recognize this milestone with an inspiring celebration of the people, the progress, and the power of community.

📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025
📍 Asheville Yards — 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
What’s in store?
🎵 Live music by Unihorn (featuring members of Empire Strikes Brass!)
🌭 Delicious local food
🎨🖌️ Face painting & fairy hair
🎁 Door prizes
📰 Community resources
…and a whole lot more!
This is the commemorative event that you don’t want to miss, so mark your calendars. In the spirit of community, we hope you will invite your friends and neighbors. There is something for everyone, so don’t forget to bring the kiddos and the young at heart.
Entry will be FREE for MountainTrue supporters. One drink ticket is included with your MountainTrue supporter ticket.
MountainTrue Members & volunteers: please check your email on Aug. 25th for the rsvp code for free entry
$10 entry fee for the general public. (Kids 12 and under are free). Cash bar and Blue Collar Diner food truck on-site for delicious, local dinner!
**We don’t want the entry fee to this community celebration to be a financial burden for anyone. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the entry fee, please contact amy@mountaintrue.org.

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Please join us in thanking our event sponsor: Earth Equity Advisors!

Invasive Plant Removal Workday near Cullowhee, NC at Jackson Greenway 10/10
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | 342 Old Cullowhee Road Cullowhee, NC 28723, 342 Old Cullowhee Rd., Cullowhee, NC, 28723
Join Mountaintrue for a volunteer workday to remove nonnative invasive plants along the Jackson Greenway, in Partnership with Jackson County Parks and Recreation and Mainspring. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive plants like Chinese privet, autumn olive, and multiflora rose.
Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please leave pets at home.
Please bring:Closed-toed shoes (required)Long pantsLong-sleeved shirts recommendedWaterMedications you may needInsect repellent (if desired)
Contact Tony Ward with any questions. tony@mountaintrue.org
RAIN DATE: Oct. 17th

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Invasive Plant Removal Workday near Sylva, NC at Pinnacle Park 10/25
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | 2110 Fisher Crk Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779
Join Mountaintrue for a volunteer workday to remove nonnative invasive plants along the Pinnacle Park trail system, in Partnership with the Town of Sylva and Mainspring. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive plants like Chinese privet, burning bush, and multiflora rose.
Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please leave pets at home.
Please bring:Closed-toed shoes (required)Long pantsLong-sleeved shirts recommendedWaterMedications you may needInsect repellent (if desired)
Contact Tony Ward with any questions. tony@mountaintrue.org
RAIN DATE: November 8th

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15th Annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup near Hiawassee, GA 11/1
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Towns County Swim Beach Pavillion, US-76, Hiawassee, GA, 30546
Join with other lake loving volunteers on Saturday, November 1st for MountainTrue’s 15th Annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup. The event will kick off at 9am at the Towns County Swim Beach Pavilion across from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds where volunteers will get their assigned cleanup locations and be given bags, gloves, and safety information. Coffee and grab-n-go breakfast snacks will be available, along with free t-shirts for the first 30 volunteers. After two hours of shoreline cleaning at the assigned site, volunteers will meet back at the pavilion at 11:30 for prizes. Three prizes will be given on the day of the cleanup: Most Trash Collected by a Group, Most Creative Trash Photo, and Most Unique Trash Item Found. Enter to win by taking photos and sending them to savannah@mountaintrue.org.

Invasive Plant Removal Workday near Sylva, NC at Pinnacle Park 11/5
2025-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 | 2110 Fisher Crk Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779
Join Mountaintrue for a volunteer workday to remove nonnative invasive plants along the Pinnacle Park trail system, in Partnership with the Town of Sylva and Mainspring. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive plants like Chinese privet, burning bush, and multiflora rose.
Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please leave pets at home.
Please bring:Closed-toed shoes (required)Long pantsLong-sleeved shirts recommendedWaterMedications you may needInsect repellent (if desired)
Contact Tony Ward with any questions. tony@mountaintrue.org
RAIN DATE: November 12th

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Invasive Plant Removal Workday near Franklin, NC at the Little Tennessee River Greenway 11/06
2025-11-06 13:00 - 16:00 | 803 Ulco drive, TASSEE SHELTER 803 Ulco Drive, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734
Join Mountaintrue for a volunteer workday to remove nonnative invasive plants along the Little Tennessee River Greenway, in Partnership with FROGs and Mainspring. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive plants like Chinese privet, bittersweet, and multiflora rose.
Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. No prior experience is necessary, we will provide tools and training. Please leave pets at home.
Please bring:
Closed-toed shoes (required)
Long pants
Long-sleeved shirts recommended
Water
Snacks
Medications you may need
Insect repellent (if desired)
Contact Tony Ward with any questions. tony@mountaintrue.org
RAIN DATE: November 20th

Pickup Event for Western Region Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale in Murphy, NC (only for those that purchased through our MURPHY, NC ONLINE Plant Sale that ended Nov. 5th)
2025-11-13 15:00 - 18:00 | MountainTrue Western Regional Office, 90 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC, 28906, United States
This is the Murphy, NC, pickup event for plants that are pre-ordered and paid for through our western region Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale fundraiser. The plants are delivered by the nurseries to the MountainTrue Western Regional Office parking lot on the day of the event, so no early pick-up is available. We probably won’t be ready to fill orders until 3:00 pm sharp! If you arrive early, please find a parking place, as there are other offices still open until 5:00 pm. Please don’t form a line in your cars that will prevent others from using the parking lot.
What to expect: Your plants are entering dormancy this month, which is a kind of “hibernation” for the winter. Don’t be surprised if they have no leaves at all! It’s perfectly natural, as this is the time of year that deciduous trees lose their leaves. Also, some of the 3-gallon trees will be 8-10′ (feet) tall. We’ve folded them into a Prius before, but it’s not easy!
If you cannot make it on Thursday, November 13th and there’s no one else who can pick up your order for you, please contact us as soon as possible either by emailing tony@mountaintrue.org or calling 828-837-5414. We do not want to move your plants around unnecessarily!
This event will be held rain or shine. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser and for planting native plants!

Invasive Plant Removal Workday near Cullowhee, NC at Jackson Greenway 11/15
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | 342 Old Cullowhee Road Cullowhee, NC 28723, 342 Old Cullowhee Rd., Cullowhee, NC, 28723
Join Mountaintrue for a volunteer workday to remove nonnative invasive plants along the Jackson Greenway, in Partnership with Jackson County Parks and Recreation and Mainspring. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive plants like Chinese privet, autumn olive, and multiflora rose.
Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please leave pets at home.
Please bring:Closed-toed shoes (required)Long pantsLong-sleeved shirts recommendedWaterMedications you may needInsect repellent (if desired)
Contact Tony Ward with any questions. tony@mountaintrue.org
RAIN DATE: November 22nd

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Roadless Area Hike Series - Boteler Peak near Hayesville, NC 12/6
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | NC
MountainTrue is holding a series of hikes to Forest Service Roadless Areas to highlight the importance and success of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 58.5 million acres nationwide. In December, we will visit one of North Carolina’s lesser known 5000′ peaks, Boteler Peak in the Nantahala National Forest of Clay County. This is a moderately strenuous hike, about 4.5 miles with 1,400′ of elevation change. Participants will experience a diversity of forest types and ages and a good view from the rocky summit of Boteler Peak.
*Children age 10 and up are welcome if they can hike strenuous miles. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the outing.

As much as we love our furry friends, no pets are permitted on this hike.
Please remember to:
-Wear sturdy hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather (including rain gear).
-Bring at least 2.0 liters of water, lunch, snacks and any medications or personal items you may need
The hike begins at the Chunky Gal Trailhead, northbound, on US HWY 64 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ytNfRwnZH8CSsSjY9.
**Carpool from Asheville at Cracker Barrel at Exit 44 on I-40 at 8:15 a.m. https://maps.app.goo.gl/UtHDAv2FkNe2MYWJA

Invasive Plant Removal Workday near Franklin, NC at The Little Tennessee River Greenway 12/6
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | 803 Ulco drive, TASSEE SHELTER 803 Ulco Drive, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734
Join Mountaintrue for a volunteer workday to remove nonnative invasive plants along the Little Tenneessee River Greenway, in Partnership with FROGs and Mainspring. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive plants like Chinese privet, burning bush, and multiflora rose. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. No prior experience is necessary; we will provide tools and training.
Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. We have large and small tasks available, so you don’t need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please leave pets at home. Kids welcome but any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them for the duration of the workday.
Please bring:
Closed-toed shoes (required)
Long pants
Long-sleeved shirts recommended
Water
Medications you may need
Insect repellent (if desired)
Contact Tony Ward with any questions. tony@mountaintrue.org
RAIN DATE: December 13th
