MountainTrue

High Country Habitation Restoration Workshop
2019-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Boone Greenway Parking Lot @ Hunting Hills ln, 355 Hunting Hills Ln, Boone, NC, 28607

Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale in Murphy
2019-09-30 - 2019-11-11
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, our western region office is again holding a Native Tree and Shrub Sale this fall. Choose from 25 species of native trees and shrubs, ranging from large shade trees, native ornamentals, pollinator species, and those particularly beneficial to wildlife.
All plants are quality local nursery stock from local nurseries Southern Roots Tree Nursery and Native Choice
1-gallon – $12
2-gallon – $15
3-gallon – $20
Orders will be accepted through Monday, November 11, 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 Saturday, November 16 from 9:00-2:00.
Here are two ways to complete your order:
1. The online order form for the 2019 Fall Tree Sale is found below on this page. (scroll down to see and complete your order online)
2. Use our printable paper order form. Mail the order form with a check payment to: MountainTrue, 90 Tennessee St., Suite D, Murphy, NC 28906.
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.
2019 Tree and Shrub Species Size Price List
2019 Tree and Shrub descriptions
2019 Tree and Shrub printable order form

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Urban & Suburban Bears
2019-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, October 10th, Hendersonville Green Drinks presents Urban & Suburban Black Bears: Study Phase II. Shelby Shiver, a research technician with the Urban/Suburban Bear Project will discuss the current research objectives of the study, including techniques used to live-capture and radio-collar bears in Asheville. In addition to covering the diet and habits of urban bears, Shelby will explain the role of pilot BearWise communities in the study and the impact these could have on human-bear interactions in the future.
Shelby Shiver is a research technician for the Urban/Suburban Bear Project in Asheville, NC. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a B.Sc. in Biology and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Shelby worked with black bears in Florida, as a research technician for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before relocating to Asheville. In addition to her work with bears, she has also worked with bobcats, river otters, and fox squirrels.

Guided Fall Day Hike
2019-10-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Pilot Cove Loop Trail

Plugged in Buncombe: Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and Environment
2019-10-16 15:30 - 17:30, 2019-11-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Asheville Downtown Police Department, 4th Floor Conference Room, 100 Court Plaza, 4th Floor Conference Room, Asheville, NC, 28801
In an effort to encourage Buncombe County residents to get plugged into our local democracy, we want you to join us at advisory board or committee meetings. These meetings are designed to encourage residents’ input on specific community issues at the city and county level. Staff from our organizations regularly attend these meetings, but for the next three months we will serve as your guide to understanding and engaging with these committees. We will be available before the meetings for questions and will stick around after to discuss the meeting.
The Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment is the committee responsible for developing and recommending policy to support topics such as sustainable energy, waste reduction, sustainable economic development and land use planning. You can find other committees we will be attending as part of the Plugged in Buncombe initiative here.
Plugged in Buncombe Representative: Susan Bean, Community Engagement Manager for MountainTrue, an environmental advocacy non-profit that works to promote clean waters, resilient forests, and healthy communities.
Sign up here to let us know you’ll be attending.

Plugged in Buncombe: Planning & Zoning Commission
2019-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801
In an effort to encourage Buncombe County residents to get plugged into our local democracy, we want you to join us at advisory board or committee meetings. These meetings are designed to encourage residents’ input on specific community issues at the city and county level. Staff from our organizations regularly attend these meetings, but for the next three months we will serve as your guide to understanding and engaging with these committees. We will be available before the meetings for questions and will stick around after to discuss the meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance; hears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the UDO and then makes recommendations to City Council for final action; performs studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environs.
Plugged in Buncombe Representative: Chris Joyell, Director of Asheville Design Center, a program of MountainTrue that works to build healthy communities throughout WNC.
Please sign up here to let us know you’ll be attending. You can also learn more about all the committees the Plugged in Buncombe imitative will be attending here.

Shade Your Stream Workshop
2019-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Popular Grove road, Boone, NC, 28607

PHHAT Hemlock Treatment Workday 10/22
2019-10-22 10:00 - 16:00

High Country Habitat Restoration Workday
2019-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Boone Greenway Parking Lot @ Hunting Hills ln, 355 Hunting Hills Ln, Boone, NC, 28607

Stronger Together: MountainTrue's 2019 Annual Gathering
2019-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Stronger Together: MountainTrue’s Annual Gathering
October 23, 6 – 9 PM
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St., Asheville, NC 28806
Please join MountainTrue members from around our mountain region to celebrate another great year of protecting the places we share. This year our theme is “Stronger Together” and we are celebrating a year of growth and our recent merger with the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition. With more members like you throughout our region, we’re getting stronger and better able to push for healthier communities, resilient forests and clean waters.

This event is free to all MountainTrue members. If you’re not a current member but would like to attend, complete this form and become a member today for only $30. To check and see if your membership is current, click here.
MountainTrue’s Annual Gathering is made possible with the help of the law firm of Davis & Whitlock Environmental Law. Together with New Belgium Brewing, their generous support helps us keep costs for the Annual Gathering low.

We hope to see you there!

Green River Race Pre-Party & Fundraiser
2019-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Wear your best costume and come out to support the Green Race Conservation Project! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Donate to the GRCP to enter our Guessing Game for your chance to win a custom Dagger Green Boat or other awesome prizes.
We’ll be premiering “The Lead Up”, a short film about the final days prepping for the Green Race as well as the world premiere of the “Patagonia Triple Crown”.
This is a FREE event at New Belgium Brewery in Asheville.

PHHAT Hemlock Treatment Workday
2019-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-10 10:00 - 16:00

Guardians of Our Troubled Waters – Film Exhibition and Discussion
2019-11-02 10:30 | Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve, 179 Wood Thrush Lane, Mill Spring, NC, 28756
What if we could smell our local rivers long before we could see them? What if our legacy was dead streams, poisonous water and a dying ecosystem? This was the story of our community not very long ago. Mark Twain remarked that many of the rivers he observed were “too thin to plow but to thick to drink” and that describes the French Broad River, the Pigeon, the Swannanoa, the Mills and the Green and many other regional waterways.
Meet the River Heroes who said NO to the destruction of our Troubled Waters. People like Wilma Dykeman in WNC and East Tennessee, Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Florida, the Upper French Broad Defense Association in NC and the Dead Pigeon River Council in Tennessee.
Their passion, their activism and their call to save our waterways awoke our communities to the need for river stewardship. Their call still echoes today in the environmental efforts, land conservancies, river keepers, green businesses and engaged communities who are working to be the stewards nature is asking us to be.
Award-winning film director David Weintraub, will present his new film on the ordinary people who did extraordinary things to protect southern rivers and streams.
This film screening is presented by Conserving Carolina, Walnut Creek Preserve, and MountainTrue.

Green River Race
2019-11-02 12:00 - 21:00
Come out to the Narrows section of the Green River to watch the 24th annual Green River Race – the most competitive and challenging whitewater paddling race in the country.
Festivities kick off with a Pre-Race Party on Thursday, October 31st from 6 PM until 10pm at New Belgium. Wear your best costume – there will be prizes! The Green Race starts at noon on Saturday, November 2nd, but make sure to account for time to park and hike into the Narrows, and note that the hike down to the race is very steep.
The race will be followed by the Green Race Festival located at Green River Paradise (3851 GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD, SALUDA, NC 28773) starting at 5 PM. Spectator information and festival tickets can be found here. MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper is excited to be a part of all the events as one of the nonprofit beneficiaries of the Green Race Conservation Project.

Hidden Rivers Film Screening
2019-11-02 19:15 - 20:15 | Pilot Cove, 319 Gateway Junction Drive, Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768
Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North
America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers
throughout the region, and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of this diverse aquatic life, and how many
people are finding ways to protect it. Get your tickets here.
There is no better way to experience the Hidden Rivers films than in the heart of the Southern Appalachians at Pilot Cove. Experience local music, food, and beer with the Hidden Rivers film as the finale. Join Ecusta Brewing Company, Oxbow River Snorkeling, Pilot Cover, Pisgah Collective and Headwaters Outfitters as they host an evening to raise money for Conserving Carolina Transylvania French Broad Stewards. For over 28 years, Headwaters Outfitters has been hosting river clean-ups along the Upper French Broad, and with the help community partners, sponsors and co-host, this event will provide funds to continue supporting the health and future of the French Broad River and its Tributaries.
Make sure to check out our MountainTrue table at the event!

Building our City Speaker Series with Jeff Speck
2019-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | The Collider, Suite 401, 1 Haywood St., Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Jeff Speck is a city planner and urban designer who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. Prepare to be inspired. We are excited for him to come to Asheville to inspire our community to imagine and plan for a more vibrant, walkable city. Join us to hear how we can make this vision a reality. RSVP here.

As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, Mr. Speck presided over the Mayors’ Institute on City Design and created the Governors’ Institute on Community Design. Prior to his federal appointment, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., the principal firm behind the New Urbanism movement. Since 2007, he has led Speck & Associates, an award winning private design consultancy serving public officials and the real estate industry.
With Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Mr. Speck is the co-author of Suburban Nation, which the Wall Street Journal calls “the urbanist’s bible.” His 2012 book, Walkable City–which the Christian Science Monitor calls “timely and important, a delightful, insightful, irreverent work” – was the best selling city-planning book of 2013-2016. Just released, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places, takes Walkable City from ideas into action, and was named a Planetizen “Top Ten Book of the Year.”
Doors open at 5:30 and program begins at 6:00.
Building our City is brought to you by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, the Asheville Downtown Association, the City of Asheville, the Asheville Design Center of MountainTrue, Urban 3, Carleton Collins Architecture, Asheville Grown, Aloft Asheville Downtown, and Friction Shift.

Plugged in Buncombe: Planning and Zoning Commission
2019-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801
In an effort to encourage Buncombe County residents to get plugged into our local democracy, we want you to join us at advisory board or committee meetings. These meetings are designed to encourage residents’ input on specific community issues at the city and county level. Staff from our organizations regularly attend these meetings, but for the next three months we will serve as your guide to understanding and engaging with these committees. We will be available before the meetings for questions and will stick around after to discuss the meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance; hears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the UDO and then makes recommendations to City Council for final action; performs studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environs.
Plugged in Buncombe Representative: Chris Joyell, Director of Asheville Design Center, a program of MountainTrue that works to build healthy communities throughout WNC.
Please sign up here to let us know you’ll be attending. You can also learn more about all the committees the Plugged in Buncombe initiative will be attending here.

HCO Paddle-n-Plant Workday
2019-11-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

Lake Chatuge Clean up
2019-11-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Towns County Swim Beach Pavillion, US-76, Hiawassee, GA, 30546
WRO will host the 10th Annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup, in conjunction with Georgia Rivers Alive! The event will kick off at the Towns County Swim Beach Pavilion at 9:00 AM with breakfast and coffee. Volunteer coordinators will lead teams of 5-10 to designated trash sites along the shores of Lake Chatuge and we’ll meet back at the swim beach pavilion at 11:30 for prizes. The first 100 volunteers to sign-in will receive a free Rivers Alive t-shirt.
If you have a group of three or more, please RSVP in advance to info@hrwc.net or call 828-837-5414 to help us plan. You should arrive by 8:45 if you want a t-shirt!
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Richmond Hill Habitat Restoration Workday
2019-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Hill Park, 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

Fall Foliage Paddle on the Broad
2019-11-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Broad River Greenway Canoe Access, 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NC, 28152, United States

Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Story of DuPont State Recreational Forest
2019-11-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, November 14th, Hendersonville Green Drinks presents The Story of DuPont State Recreational Forest. Sara Landry, the Executive Director of the Friends of DuPont State Forest, will share the origin story of our state’s first recreational Forest and how group of citizens saved it from development. In addition to the history of the area, Landry will also discuss what the Friends of DuPont are doing to create a Master Trails Plan and ensure the future of the Forest.
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. 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. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Bearwallow Contemplative Hike w/ CCA
2019-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Bearwallow Mountain, 4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC, 28792

Alexander River Park Public Workday
2019-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Alexander River Park, 2590 Old Marshall Highway, Alexander, NC, 28701
Join Asheville GreenWorks, Mountain True and RiverLink for a restoration extravaganza! RSVP here
We will start our service with an intro into the Alexander River Park’s history, the benefits of several important native species found here and learn how to improve riparian buffer zones. Following the intro we will break into groups that will rotate through our four activities : River Cane Propagation, Invasive Removal, Tree Planting and Stream Cleanup.
All tools, water and snacks will be provided — Just bring yourself, close-toed shoes and warm clothes that can get dirty!
We will meet in the Alexander River Park Parking Lower Parking Lot at noon — Look for tables and the GreenWorks Truck and Tool Trailer.

Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Plastic Reduction Task Force & the Trash Trout
2019-12-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, December 12th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Eric Bradford, Director of Operations for Asheville GreenWorks, who will talk about their newly formed Plastic Reduction Taskforce and the locally installed Mud Creek Trash Trout. Bradford will also discuss the French Broad Litter Reduction Program, and other programs that focus on reducing our dependence on single-use plastics. He’ll also touch on how reducing our plastic consumption can protect fragile ecosystems, and ways that you can get involved.
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. 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. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.
Eric Bradford is a native of Buncombe County and grew up with Quality Forward/Asheville GreenWorks coming into his community to teach about the importance of environmental stewardship. He’s spent the majority of his career in project management and operations. Since joining Asheville GreenWorks as the Director of Operations, he’s overseen a variety of programs, ranging from water quality work to urban forestry. Eric views it as his personal and professional goal to make Asheville and Buncombe County an environmentally sound and sustainable place for many generations to come.
