2017 MountainTrue Annual Gathering
New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe who are MountainTrue have much to celebrate this year - we hope you will join us and come out to the 2017 Fall Gathering - see you there!
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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Hemlock Hike in the Green River Game Lands
Join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative, MountainTrue, and Polk County Recreation on Thursday, Nov. 2nd for a hike through the Green River Game Lands and along the scenic Green River. Our hike will pass through eastern hemlock habitat, and while taking in the natural beauty, we learn about hemlock's role in the ecosystem, the threats they face, and what management approaches are taking place in North Carolina, including at the Green River Game Lands.
Free
Hendersonville Green Drinks: Connecting Land and People in Whole Communities
Black Bear Coffee 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, United StatesInspired by a letter by Peter Forbes (co-founder of the Center for Whole Communities in Fayston, Vermont) titled, “What is a Whole Community?” Tony will be appealing to those who care for and restore the land. He will be leading us in a conversation to deepen our connection to the people and places we love so much while acknowledging our society’s need to redefine success in our effort to create a balanced and diverse ecosystem.
Free
Richmond Hill Restoration Initiative
Richmond Hill Park 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, United StatesRichmond Hill Park is well loved recreational haven that needs our help! Join us and help restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants to make Asheville's only forested park a more beautiful and safe place for all.
Forest Restoration Alliance Volunteer Workday
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative invites you to participate in a fun and interesting volunteer workday with our partner the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). The FRA takes a long term view of hemlock restoration by working on selection and breeding for pest resistance in hemlocks and other native conifers.
Free
Impacts of Livestock Operations on Water Quality Presentation
Sanctuary Brewing Company 147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHartwell Carson, French Broad Riverkeeper, and Gray Jernigan, Green Riverkeeper, will present on the impacts to our waterways from raining animals for food, particularly from large scale, industrial livestock operations.
Free
A Tale of Two Timber Sales: Hike at the Panther Branch at Courthouse Creek
Ever wondered what a recently completed timber harvest on National Forest Land looks like? Join our forest ecology experts on December 2 for a hike to Courthouse Creek where you can see the after-effects of the first of two timber sales resulting from the Courthouse Project.
Free
Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Plight of NC’s Hemlocks and What You Can Do
Black Bear Coffee 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, Dec. 14, when Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Sara deFosset of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI). Sara will be speaking in depth about the efforts of the HRI to combat the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid’s effect on our Hemlock forests. She will also teach us how individuals can do their part to protect these wonderful native plants.
Give Your Christmas Trees, Lights & Holiday Cards a Second Life!
Jackson Park Ball Field 801 Glover St, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesMountainTrue is proud to host its annual Holiday Recycling Event at Jackson Park on Saturday, January 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area residents are invited to bring their Christmas trees, broken string lights and used greeting cards to be mulched and recycled.
Hendersonville Green Drinks: Protecting Pollinators
Black Bear Coffee 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, United StatesOn Thursday, January 11, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Kim Bailey, the coordinator of the Hendersonville Bee City USA program and a member of the national Bee City USA Board of Directors. Her organization aims to raise awareness of the role pollinators play in our communities and Kim will be speaking about what each of us can do to provide them with a healthy habitat.