2023 Blowing Rock Speckled Trout Derby
Come join MountainTrue and your Watauga Riverkeeper for the Speckled Trout Derby in Blowing Rock, NC. This family friendly event has been happening for over four decades and is sure to impress.Â
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VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 4/8-4/9
Concerned about chemical levels in the river? Help Watauga Riverkeeper Volunteers collect water samples at designated sites for chemical analysis at a state-certified lab. This volunteer opportunity is ongoing, please sign up and we will get in contact about details.
Waiting List: Spring Headwaters & Wildflower Hike 4/13
Strawberry Gap TrailheadJoin our MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, and Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, as we explore the newest addition to the Hickory Nut Gorge trail system, Strawberry Gap Trail.
$5 – $15
Wildflower Walk on the John Muir Recreation Trail near Reliance, TN
This easy hike along the beautiful state Wild & Scenic section of the Hiwassee River in Tennessee follows the route taken by one of the early founders of the conservation movement, John Muir, during his "Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf."
Wildflower Walk and Garlic Mustard Pull 4/19/23
Join MountainTrue staff for what should be peak wildflower conditions along a beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail near Max Patch. We will hike four miles round trip to eradicate an early infestation of garlic mustard and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring along the way. The hike is moderately strenuous.
Bryson City Island Park Volunteer Workday 4/20
Bryson City Island Park 213 Bryson St, Bryson City, NC, United StatesJoin MountainTrue and the Tuckaseegee River Alliance at another Island Park Invasive Species Workday! We will again primarily be using hand tools to cut invasive shrubs like Chinese privet and then treat the stumps. No prior experience is necessary; we will provide tools and training. All you have to bring is water and energy!
International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Boone, NC
Join us at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country for a night of fly-fishing films and fun. A series of ten films will be shown over a two hour period. The fun will include an exclusive raffle, proceeds of which will go to support your Watauga Riverkeeper!
Nature Walk prior to the Spring Fling Street Fair & Nature Expo in Andrews, NC 4/22/2023
Heritage Park 155 Wilson St., Andrews, NC, United StatesAre you ready to get outside to celebrate Earth Day? Join us in Andrews for the town’s annual Spring Fling & Nature Expo. At 10:00, just prior to the festival's start time, MountainTrue's western region program director, Tony Ward will be leading a nature walk and tour of a stream restoration project at the Andrews Heritage Park.
Earth Day Film Festival in Boone, NC
Join MountainTrue and The Town of Boone at the Appalachian Theatre this Earth Day! We will be celebrating by focusing on films talking about climate change. This event is free but donations from this event will go to benefit MountainTrue.
Roan Mountain Garlic Mustard Pull with Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy on April 28th for their Roan Mountain garlic mustard pull. Volunteers will gather at Roan Mountain in Tennessee to pull and bag as much garlic mustard as they can! This invasive non-native plant has invaded many heavily trafficked areas of the state park. Let's join together to protect the biodiversity and habitat along the A.T. landscape.