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VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 5/13-5/14

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.

Guided River Snorkel near Boone, NC 5/20

Watauga Upper Gorge Access 2531 Old Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC, United States

Join our High Country Water Team in exploring aquatic wildlife in the Watauga River. We will get up close and personal with many native fish species, such as the tangerine darter. Using view buckets, we can see under the water’s surface and observe the life teeming below.

Moss Lake Paddle Race and Fundraiser for Broad Riverkeeper

Camp Creek Boat Ramp 863 New Camp Creek Church Rd., Kings Mountain, NC, United States

All are invited to join us in this first ever paddle race at Moss Lake! This fundraiser for the Broad Riverkeeper will be a fun filled day of competition, prizes, and racing!

Headwaters Fun Float on the Broad River in Shelby, NC

Cooke’s Hometown Market 4601 Polkville Rd, Shelby, NC, United States

Join Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, as he heads up to the South Mountain foothills for a fun paddle on the cool shady waters of the First Broad River. This paddling trip will be a fun summer afternoon on the water, don't miss out!

$5 – $15

plēb Wine Release Event

Pleb Urban Winery 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

On June 3rd plēb will be releasing several wines in a lil’ celebration they are calling “Acid on the River”. They will be joined by some of their friends in the beer, wine, food, tattoo, charity (including MountainTrue) and art communities for the occasion. The French Broad Riverkeeper program receives a portion of proceeds from specific sales.

Lewis Creek Preserve Nature Walk in Hendersonville, NC 6/7/23

Lewis Creek Nature Preserve 15 Ida Rogers Dr., Hendersonville, NC, United States

Lewis Creek Preserve is an eight-acre preserve protected and managed by Conserving Carolina. MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director Bob Gale will lead a slow hike along the nature trail, interpreting the plant life, wildflowers, and value of pollinators on this property. The boardwalk overlooks an example of the remaining rare Southern Appalachian Bog ecosystems. Bob and MountainTrue have special expertise in managing these bogs and in addressing their threats, including non-native invasive plants.

Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC 6/8

Want to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts. This weeks trash trout clean out will be at Winkler’s Creek.

2023 Virtual BioBlitz

Can’t make it to our in-person event on June 10th? Don’t fret! The BioBlitz will continue virtually until June 25th so you can find and document species on your own schedule. If you are interested in participating in the BioBlitz event virtually from June 11th to June 25th, please register online here.

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 6/10-6/11

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.