MountainTrue

Apalachia Lake Paddle
2020-09-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hiwassee Dam Recreational Facility, HIWASSEE DAM ACCESS Rd, Murphy, NC, 28906
What better way to spend a hot Friday afternoon than paddling on a beautiful mountain lake? For this 2-hour lake canoe outing, we will paddle Apalachia Lake which has very little private shoreline development and no commercial recreation facilities, making it very peaceful and perfect for paddling. Fishing and swimming are both options along the way, so bring your line if you’d like. No alcoholic beverages allowed and everyone must have a PFD accessible.
We will meet at the parking area/overlook at the TVA Hiwassee Dam Recreation Facility and drive to the put-in which has very limited parking.
We are able to provide a limited number of canoes or kayaks for an additional cost. Canoe/kayak rental includes a PFD and a paddle.
TO SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE EMAIL SUSAN@MOUNTAINTRUE.ORG and specify how many participants you would like to register. Due to COVID-19, we are strictly limiting group size for our guided adventures and sign ups for this event will happen on a first-come, first-serve basis via contacting Community Engagement Manager, Susan Bean at susan@mountaintrue.org.

Virtual Green Drinks – September
2020-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar–online
On Thursday September 10th, Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Hume Davenport, Co-Founder and Executive Director of SouthWings, to discuss How Aviation Lifts Conservation throughout the Southeast and in Western NC. This talk will answer everything you ever wondered about Conservation Aviation but had no one to ask! Like…what is Conservation Aviation?
Beginning with Charles Lindbergh, American aviators have harnessed the power of flight to further conservation goals in the U.S. The aerial perspective reveals much about the condition and management of, and the possibility of improvements available to, the world below. In our region, SouthWings has delivered aviation services to hundreds of organizations as we’ve honed our own brand of volunteer-powered Conservation Aviation. Learn how we employ three flight models to advance local environmentalism. Enjoy a brief overview of SouthWings’ twenty five year engagement in some of the region’s most successful and influential environmental campaigns. Hear a bit about pilots who volunteer their time, expertise, aircraft and associated costs to protect natural resources. This is one Zoom meeting you’ll be glad you joined.
Sign up here to get the link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6tvqfiXzT7iaKw0_j5ruhQ
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.

Broad River Fishing Tournament
2020-08-29 - 2020-09-07 | NC
We’re excited to announce the first-ever Broad River Fishing Tournament! While we had planned earlier this year to host a single-day, in-person event, due to COVID-19 we are shifting the structure of this event to a 10-day opportunity to participate in a safe and socially distanced way.
Go out on your own (or with your very small and safe group) to your favorite location on the Broad River. You can fish one day or all week long!
This is a for-fun and “bragging rights” only tournament, no cash or material prizes will be given. Recognition as the “Broad’s Best Angler” will be given to the fisher person who has the highest combined total length of their three biggest fish. We will also recognize winners for catching the biggest bass, biggest catfish, biggest panfish (bream or crappie) and for the most unusual fish.
Here’s how it works. When you catch a “nice one,” take a photo of the fish lying on a fish ruler, and send it via email to David@mountaintrue.org. We will tally up the fish measurements after Labor Day, the last day of the tournament, and announce winners that week.
Registration is free. If you’d like to support our Broad Riverkeeper program, you can purchase a Custom Deluxe fish ruler by contacting David at david@mountaintrue.org or 704-284-9002.

Beer Series with Wicked Weed
2020-08-22 | NC

Virtual Green Drinks – August
2020-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar–online
On Thursday, August 13th, Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Tony Dunn, a former USFS Fire Behavior Analyst and a Camp Fire survivor. Tony Dunn will outline how climate change contributed to the fire and how climate-driven disasters like the Camp Fire disproportionately impact vulnerable communities and their ability to recover. Sign up here to get the link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgvyxflmSGS2vArNOWkxHA
Tony Dunn is a former firefighter, fire ecologist, fire behavior analyst and endangered species botanist with the US Forest Service in California. Tony and his wife lost their home in the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, CA and relocated to North Carolina in July 2019.
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.

Beer Series with the Wedge Brewing
2020-08-01 | NC

Raleigh Report Live: Legislative Session Wrap-up with Rob Lamme
2020-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
Want the skinny on how our legislators are protecting our environment (or not)?
Join us for a special live Raleigh Report featuring MountainTrue’s lobbyist Rob Lamme and MountainTrue’s legislative advocacy team. We’ll discuss MountainTrue’s legislative priorities and work, and how environmental issues have fared in the General Assembly this year.
Rob Lamme has represented MountainTrue in Raleigh for state government affairs since 2016 and has worked in North Carolina policy and government for more than 20 years. He is the former communications director and budget director for the North Carolina Senate, as well as government relations director for the NC Department of Health and Human services.

MountainTrue University: Dear White People
2020-07-15 11:30 - 12:45 | Webinar–online

Beer Series Cleanup with Catawba - Virtual
2020-07-11 | NC

Pandemics and Prejudice: How Can Democracy Survive in a Hotter Time?
2020-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
The Creation Care Alliance is proud to co-sponsor, along with Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, this presentation by Dr. David Orr, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Studies & Politics at Oberlin College. Dr. Orr will be presenting a lecture about the moral imperative to restore our democracy as well as the urgency of environmental stewardship. Dr. Orr writes: “The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing crisis of race in America are both an indictment and a preview of what’s coming in a hotter, more divided world with vast economic inequities. Both are symptoms of the tragic failure of democratic institutions.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Orr will not present in person, but we will do this via livestream on Youtube. This event is sponsored by the EARTH team at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (GCPC) and the Creation Care Alliance. The presentation will be streamed via GCPC’s Youtube channel which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKuBtmmmrbsqrCQsEd92rhQ/featured
Dr. Orr will be introduced by Marcia Mount Shoop who will facilitate the question and answer period after his presentation.

Virtual Green Drinks - July
2020-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Hendersonville, NC – On Thursday, July 9th, Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks continues with a presentation from Andy Tait, EcoForestry Director at EcoForesters. EcoForesters is a non-profit professional forestry organization dedicated to conserving and restoring our Appalachian forests. In his talk, Andrew will discuss how forests become degraded whether due to invasive pests, poor timber management, fire exclusion or climate change and how “forest stand improvement work” can make degraded forests healthier.
Using this link, bit.ly/julygreendrinks, you can register 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!
Andy Tait has been the EcoForestry Director at EcoForesters since its inception in 2015. He oversees all of EcoForesters’ Southern Appalachian forestry projects, including forest stewardship planning and timber sale administration, and works to advance the practice of forestry through research at the Bent Creek Experimental Forest. Prior to this position, he spent 10 years conducting on-the-ground research on ecologically beneficial forest stewardship in Western North Carolina. He has also worked at the US Forest Service’s Southern Research Station in Asheville, taught high school and led youth backpacking trips.
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. We are gathering virtually for the time being.

MountainTrue University - The State of the French Broad River
2020-07-01 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

MountainTrue University - Forest Communities
2020-06-24 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

MountainTrue University - SwimGuide
2020-06-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Webinar–online

Forest Plan Panel Discussion: Recreation
2020-06-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar–online
On June 16, MountainTrue will host an online panel discussion via Zoom during which our staff and guest speakers will explore issues of interest in the draft management plan for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests for recreation users such as mountain bikers, horseback riders, hikers, and paddlers. The speakers will discuss the plan alternatives and what they hope will end up in the final management plan. Please register in advance to submit questions for our panelists beforehand. We will also leave time during the session for live Q&A with the audience using the chat feature.
Featured panelists:

Julie White, Representative of the Southern Off-Road Mountain Bicycle Association (SORBA)
Deirdre Perot, Public Lands Representative of the Back Country Horsemen of North Carolina
Mike Reardon, Executive Director of the Carolina Climbers Coalition
Kevin Colburn, National Stewardship Director for American Whitewater

This event is a Zoom Webinar, which is a little different from a regular Zoom meeting. When you join the event, you will be muted and your video will be turned off. You’ll only be able to see the speakers and moderator, though you will be able to submit typed questions through the Q&A panel.

Discerning Next Steps in Creation Care - Live Virtual Workshop
2020-06-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar–online

Virtual Green Drinks - June
2020-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Hendersonville, NC – On Thursday, June 11th, 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 upcoming changes to the online registration system. Carleen will also discuss potential upcoming improvements to local parks and highlight how the department looks different and is changing based on COVID-19 guidelines.
Using this link, bit.ly/junegreendrinks, you can register 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!
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. We are gathering virtually for the time being.

No Man's Land Film Festival: Diversify the Outdoors
2020-06-11 - 2020-06-30 | Webinar–online
MountainTrue has hosted the No Man’s Land Film Festival for the past three years, and we want to highlight this new program that they are offering for the rest of the month. From June 11-30th, No Man’s Land Film Festival is offering a “Diversify Our Outdoors” Virtual Film Program. This film program features films from 2015 through 2020 that elevate Black athletes, filmmakers, and advocates as well as their joy, talent, and stories. All proceeds to this event will be donated to Outdoor Afro, a national non-profit organization and network that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature.
You can buy your tickets & support Outdoor Afro here.

Building Our City Speaker Series with Dr. Richard Jackson
2020-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Webinar–online
Building Our City Speaker Series with Dr. Richard Jackson
Many of today’s health problems, including obesity and depression, can be linked to decades of bad design decisions in urban and suburban areas. On Wednesday, June 10th, the Building Our City Speaker Series welcomes Dr. Richard Jackson to discuss how a community’s city design can affect its residents’ mental and physical health. Dr. Jackson currently serves as the chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA’s School of Public Health. He also has co-authored several books and hosted a 4-hour PBS series. He will be talking about ways we can prioritize our limited resources to ensure the improved health of our community, especially during a global pandemic. This event will be online from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Building our City is brought to you by the Asheville Design Center, a program of MountainTrue, and Thrive Asheville, and sponsored by Urban 3, Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, and Carleton Collins Architecture. Sign-up below!

MountainTrue University - How Geology Has Shaped Our Mountains and Waterfalls
2020-06-10 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

Madison County 2020 BioBlitz
2020-06-06 08:00 - 2020-06-20 17:00 | NC
Madison Natural Heritage and MountainTrue are hosting a virtual Madison County BioBlitz. The Madison County BioBlitz will run from June 6th-June 20th, and naturalists, kids, students, hunters, fishers, scholars and all area residents are invited to participate. This event is FREE.
The goal of the BioBlitz is to gather as much information about the biodiversity of plants, animals and other species in the county as possible. County residents can explore their neighborhoods, nearby forests and open public lands to record their finds using the iNaturalist smartphone app or website (https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/madison-natural-heritage). If you can’t identify what you’ve found, don’t worry. Our experts can identify what you find once you upload it to the app. We’ll be sending out more information on how to use iNaturalist and tips for IDing what you find to folks who sign up. We also encourage you to also share your discoveries with us on social media using the #madcobioblitz.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, all participants are urged to practice safe social distancing by surveying alone or with family members or other people with whom they have been in isolation. People should comply with all remaining public lands and trail closures. Please practice standard trail safety when participating in the BioBlitz, including bringing water and wearing close-toed shoes.

Forest Plan Info Session: Invasive Species
2020-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar–online
There are various plants, insects, and other invasive species that threaten the biodiversity and overall resilience of our forests. On June 2, MountainTrue will host a webinar during which Bob Gale, MountainTrue’s Public Lands Director and Ecologist, will look more closely at how the draft management plan for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests proposes to address and manage invasive species. Register to receive access to the webinar. Those who register before Monday 6/1 will receive Bob’s presentation slides in advance and have the opportunity to submit questions before the presentation. We will also have about 15 minutes for live Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This event is a Zoom Webinar, which is a little different from a regular Zoom meeting. When you join the event, you will be muted and your video will be turned off. You’ll only be able to see the speakers and moderator, though you will be able to submit typed questions through the Q&A panel.

Solar 101 with CCA & NCIPL
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | NC

MountainTrue University - Urban Renewal
2020-05-27 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

MountainTrue University: Top Native Alternatives
2020-05-20 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

Forest Plan Info Session: Management Areas
2020-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar–online
On May 19, MountainTrue will host a webinar during which Josh Kelly, MountainTrue’s Western Field Biologist, will examine the various types of management areas proposed within the draft management plan and environmental impact statement for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests. Allocation of these areas determines what types of activities can happen in various parts of the forest. Register to receive access to the webinar. Those who register before Monday 5/18 will receive Josh’s presentation slides in advance and have the opportunity to submit questions before the presentation. We will also have about 15 minutes for live Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This event is a Zoom Webinar, which is a little different from a regular Zoom meeting. When you join the event, you will be muted and your video will be turned off. You’ll only be able to see the speakers and moderator, though you will be able to submit typed questions through the Q&A panel.

Virtual Green Drinks
2020-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
On Thursday, May 14th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Lauren Pyle, the Executive Director of Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC). Lauren’s talk will be titled Creating and Environmentally Literate Citizenry. Lauren will discuss environmental education and how it’s an important tool in protecting our natural resources.
As a result of the current COVID-19 crisis, we have shifted this event to be online. Using the link above you can register 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 there virtually!
RSVP to get the link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g-R6ajAxSZuCvznnTfpd7Q

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.

MountainTrue University: Ancient Forests of the Blue Ridge
2020-05-13 11:30 - 12:00 | NC

Climate Interactive Game
2020-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
