MountainTrue

Green Riverkeeper Community Picnic
2017-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Shelter at Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander’s Ford, 226 Grays Chapel Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, United States
Join MountainTrue and Conserving Carolina for a community picnic at the shelter of the Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander’s Ford (part of the Overmountain National Historic Victory Trail) on Sunday, September 24 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Meet MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Director and Green Riverkeeper, Gray Jernigan, and learn about his work to make sure the Green River stays a healthy place to swim, paddle and play. We’ll also be celebrating the recent merger between Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and the Tryon-based Pacolet Area Conservancy into the newly-named Conserving Carolina. Conserving Carolina played a major role in preserving the Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander’s Ford.

There will be food and beverages, lawn games, and a three-mile, round-trip hike down the trail to the Green River.

Rhythm & Brews in Downtown Hendersonville
2017-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Hendersonville, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Rhythm & Brews is a free outdoor concert series in Downtown Hendersonville, NC. Look out for the MountainTrue table, and come meet our staff!
September 21 – Backup Planet
Experimental Funk-Rock
Opener: The Dirty Soul Revival
Singer/Songwriter: Theme & Variation
Backup Planet is a progressive funk-rock band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Elements of jazz, funk, roots, blues, electronic, and progressive rock all emerge during the course of their shows. While their sound draws from much of what you’ve heard before—‘70s rock and funk, high-energy improv, a touch of pop, and a sliver of metal, the band members mix and match those elements—with just a hint of modern tech—in ways that never fail to astonish. With a fantastic repertoire of original songs, they’re able to build fluid sets interspersed with improvisation.

Volunteer to Build a New Campsite on the French Broad Paddle Trail
2017-09-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Westfeldt Park, 83 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC, 28732, United States
Come help us add a new campsite to the French Broad Paddle Trail! We’re looking to class up the French Broad with a new campsite at the FB’s confluence with Mud Creek. We’ll need help mowing grass, weed-eating, back-hoe driving, outhouse, stair, and picnic table building, as well as invasive species removal. Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming!
Bring/Wear:

closed-toed shoes
water
rain gear
loppers, pruners, work gloves (We’ve got a few of these, but if you’ve got some, it’d be helpful to bring them)
lunch

We’ll meet at Westfeldt Park and caravan from there to the campsite. Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming!
Contact Anna Alsobrook at anna@mountaintrue.org with any questions.

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Why Greenways?
2017-09-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Katie Breckheimer, of Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway. Katie has been with the Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway since its inception in 2015. She is a long-time Henderson County resident, who has advocated for natural resource conservation throughout her career.

Who: Katie Breckheimer, Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway
What: September Green Drinks topic: Why Greenways?
When: September 14, 2017 – 5:30 networking, 6:00 presentation
Where: Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC

The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway is a coalition of non-profits and private citizens, who work to protect, promote and grow the Oklawaha Greenway, a 3.25-mile greenway through the heart of Henderson County. Come learn what has been done, what is planned, and what you can do to help grow a local network of greenways.

About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue and the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. 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.

30th Annual Big Sweep River Clean Up
2017-09-09 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
Join us Saturday, September 9 for the 30th annual NC Big Sweep River Clean Up!
MountainTrue is partnering with community organizations including GreenWorks, RiverLink, AmeriCorps Project Conserve and Mills River Partnership to bring as many volunteers together as possible. With support from our Riverkeeper programs on the French Broad, Watauga, Broad and Green Rivers, we plan to make this the best Big Sweep yet. Come on out to be part of the effort!
Please note that roadside clean up spots are still available, but registration for river clean ups out of the Asheville/Hendersonville area are closed.
Please see the headers below to determine which sign-up to use (and if you have any questions about the best location for you to select, please contact Jack Henderson at wqa@mountaintrue.org). Looking forward to seeing you on the water!
If you want to help clean-up the French Broad River near Asheville/Hendersonville, please sign-up using this link.
If you want to help clean-up the Watauga, Broad or Green River, please sign-up with this link.
After signing up, our team will be in touch with you closer to the date to sort out all details of gear, meeting location, etc. Let’s make this the greatest Big Sweep yet!

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at New Belgium Brewing Co.
2017-08-19 13:00 - 19:00 | NC
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Rhythm & Brew in Downtown Hendersonville
2017-08-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Hendersonville, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Rhythm & Brews is a free outdoor concert series in Downtown Hendersonville, NC. Look out for the MountainTrue table, and come meet our staff!
Featured Band: Come Back Alice
A soulfully southern gypsy funk band
Opener: Hustle Souls
Singer/Songwriter: Rock Kellogg
“August swings us back into the world of Rock and Roll with a visit from Come Back Alice. Formed in 2012, Come Back Alice has a patently-unique sound that they’ve dubbed Southern Gypsy Funk. A lively blend of rock, soul, gypsy jazz and funk, let’s just say it makes for a good time! With improvisational influences from bands known for killer live performances—including The Band, Dave Matthews, Tom Petty, and The Allman Brothers Band—even the biggest Come Back Alice fans don’t know what to expect. Fronted by multi-instrumentalists (and newly-weds) Tony Tyler and Dani Jaye, the connection onstage is electric. Switching between slide guitar, B3 organ, Violin, and keys, these two have a knack for captivating audiences with a true Rock N Roll stage presence.”

Aug. 17: On National Thrift Shop Day: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, THRIFT
2017-08-17 11:00 - 2017-08-19 14:00 | Hospice Home Store, 215 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, , NC, 28792, United States
Aug. 17: On National Thrift Shop Day: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, THRIFT
Hendersonville, N.C. — Did you know that the average person generates up to 80 pounds of clothing waste a year, with the majority of this ending up in our landfills? Donating your used clothing, textiles, and other household goods is beneficial for the community and the environment. If your clothing or textiles are torn, stained, or too worn for reuse, they can be recycled. Worn clothing and textiles are processed back into fibers for reuse in products such as carpet padding, insulation, and wiping cloths.
August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day and MountainTrue, The City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board, and The Hospice Home Store of Hendersonville invite the community to help reduce the amount of waste in our landfills. Residents are asked to bring clothing and textiles in bags labeled as recyclable fabric, unopened toiletries that will be sent to the VA Medical Center in Asheville, and other household goods to the Henderson Hospice Home Store located at 215 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC on August 17, 18 or 19. Volunteers will be available between 11AM-2PM on those days to assist you and discuss recycling programs in our community and how donating used goods is beneficial to the environment and economy.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, THRIFT

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Oskar Blues Brewery
2017-08-12 14:00 - 20:00 | NC

Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Plastic Shopping Bag Saga
2017-08-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Thursday, Aug. 10: Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Plastic Shopping Bag Saga
On Thursday, August 10, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Chuck Breckheimer, a chemistry teacher of more than 32 years and member of MountainTrue and Conserving Carolina (formerly CMLC). He will speak on the lifecycle of plastic bags, their effect on our environment, and how our choices can reduce the number of bags that end up in our rivers and streams, and tangled in trees. Chuck hopes that this information will lead to changes in the way we use plastic bags.
What: Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Plastic Shopping Bag Saga
Who: Chuck Breckheimer, chemist and teacher
Where: Black Bear Coffee Co. 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC
When: Thursday, August 10, networking at 5:30 p.m., presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Breckheimer received his masters in teaching and organic chemistry from Cornell University. He taught chemistry as a peace corps volunteer for two years in Ghana, and as a high school teacher for 32 years before moving to western North Carolina. He continues to tutor as a volunteer at Hendersonville and West Henderson high schools.
About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue and the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. 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.

Forest Open House in the Tusquitte Ranger District
2017-08-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Brasstown Community Center, 225 Settawig RD, Brasstown, NC, 28902, United States
If you care about Western North Carolina’s national forests, enjoy our beautiful mountain vistas and hiking trails, or playing in the many streams and swimming holes within the Pisgah National Forest, a Forest Service Open House is your opportunity to talk directly with Forest Service staff one-on-one about how the forest will be managed for the years to come.
Each District Open House will highlight the areas within that district. District rangers and members of the Forest Plan revision team will be available to discuss the materials.
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests have been revising their Forest Plan, a required document that provides a general framework to guide management of the Forests. As part of the process, 30 public meetings have been held in communities throughout western North Carolina.
Over the past year, the Forest Service has been releasing pre-draft plan materials on the National Forests in North Carolina website. Additional materials are posted to the site’s Plan Revision Under Construction page as they become available.
Here are MountainTrue’s assessments based on the current pre-draft plan materials:
Pisgah Ranger District: Upper Courthouse Creek, Daniel Ridge, Cedar Rock Mountain, and upper Lickstone Ridge should be placed in backcountry Management to protect their remote character and the species that depend on them.
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in general: There are many special places that are in the wrong management area and lack the amount of protection they require. In particular, Daniel Ridge, Cedar Rock Mountain, Upper Santeetlah Creek, Ash Cove, Tellico Bald, Snowball Mountain, Lickstone Ridge, and dozens of smaller natural areas are not protected by the forest plan. The Bartram Trail, Benton McKay Trail, Art Loeb Trail, and Mountains-To-Sea Trail lack a management area that would preserve the special character of these long-distance hiking trails. They should be designated as special corridors, similar to the Appalachian Trail and the Trail of Tears which have such protection.
We are pleased by the creation of a new Special Interest Area in Big Ivy, though it should cover all of Big Ivy, and not just a portion of it.
MountainTrue Assessments of Other Ranger Districts:
Appalachian Ranger District: Snowball Mountain, Coxcombe Mountain, and Shope Creek should be included in the Craggy Mountains/Big Ivy Special Interest Area.
Cheoah Ranger District: Upper Santeetlah Creek should be a Special Interest Area or backcountry area.
Tusquitee District: Gipp Creek should be placed in backcountry management. The Unicoi Mountain backcountry area should be expanded.
Grandfather Ranger District: Linville Mountain should be placed in backcountry management. The Upper Creek Gorge/Sugar Knob Backcountry area should be expanded. The Upper Wilson Creek Backcountry area should be expanded.
Nantahala Ranger District: All of Panthertown Valley and Flat Creek should be in backcountry management. Tellico Bald, Siler Bald, and Fish Hawk Mountain should be placed in backcountry management. The backcountry area around Terrapin Mountain should be expanded to 4,000 acres. Corbin Knob, Hench Knob, and Chunky Gal Mountain should be Special Interest Areas.

Save the French Broad Concert
2017-08-03 18:00 - 23:00 | The Salvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
MountainTrue, the French Broad Riverkeeper, Blue Ridge Orthodontics and Mix 96.5 are pleased to announce the 2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series, including the French Broad River Concert on August 3 starring Michael Franti & Spearhead. Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite.
French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson explains:
Asheville and the region love the French Broad River and the Riverkeeper Beer series is a great way to celebrate that. The Michael Franti concert combined with the river floats and beer release parties are a great way to enjoy summer in Asheville and support our work keeping the French Broad River a clean and safe place for people to paddle and play.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, April 7. General Admission is $31 advance / $36 at the door. VIP tickets are $100. VIP ticket holders will have an opportunity to attend a short, intimate acoustic set by Michael Franti prior to the show, access to food by Salvage Station, reserved viewing area with private bar during the main concert, and complimentary special release beers by Hi-Wire Brewing, Wedge Brewing Co., Wicked Weed Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, and New Belgium Brewing.
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Michael Franti is a musician, filmmaker and humanitarian who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. Long known for his globally conscious lyrics, powerful performances, and dynamic live shows, Franti has continually been at the forefront of lyrical activism, using his music as a positive force for change.
“I make music because I believe it can change people’s lives and make a difference in the world,” enthuses Franti, “music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.” He and his band Spearhead, known for their authentic and uplifting music, have found global success with multi-platinum songs like “Say Hey (I Love You)”, the chart breaking 2010 release of The Sound Of Sunshine. Franti and his band guarantee a show that will be thought provoking as well as energetic.
Franti has a brand new single, “Once A Day” from his upcoming debut album on Fantasy Records. “Once a Day” was inspired by his son’s diagnosis with a rare kidney disease called FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) in the hopes that this song would inspire anyone in the world who is going through challenging times. “My belief is that through music, dance and gratitude for this life we can all ‘rise up’,” explains Franti. “Once A Day” was produced by Supa Dups (Eminem, Damian Marley, Bruno Mars) and features special guest Sonna Rele. This new song has the same feel-good, inspiring vibe as “Say Hey (I Love You),” his 2x platinum hit single.
Giving back has always been at the heart of Franti’s mission, he has dedicated his life to spreading the joy of music and positivity to millions of people. Franti’s humanitarian, social justice, and peace efforts continue to inspire his music and are infused throughout his upcoming album on Fantasy Records due to release in May 2016.
We hope you’ll join us for what’s sure to be an amazing show!

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Wicked Weed Brewing
2017-07-29 03:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join us for another great summer of great beers and fun on the river with the French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series, presented by MountainTrue and Blue Ridge Orthodontics and sponsored by Mix 96.5.
From June through August, there will be five French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series events that will include clean-ups and float trips on the French Broad River. Floaters and clean-up volunteers are then invited to sample a new limited-release beer from one of six participating breweries, including Hi-Wire Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Wedge Brewing Company and Wicked Weed Brewing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these very special beers goes to support the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper protecting the French Broad River watershed.
Each French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series event will also be co-sponsored by a local outdoor gear manufacturer who will donate prizes, apparel and gear that will be raffled off at the release parties to support the cause. Supporting gear builders include Astral, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), Liquid Logic Kayaks, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), and Watershed.
Presented by MountainTrue and Blue Ridge Orthodontics and sponsored by Mix 96.5, the French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series:

July 29 – Beer release party at Wicked Weed Brewing.
No float trip this time, just a beer release party from 3-5pm
August 3 – Save the French Broad River Concert featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead at the Salvage Station.
Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
August 12 – River float with a beer release party at Oskar Blues Brewery.
Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
August 19 – River float with beer release party at New Belgium Brewing.
Tickets coming soon.

The Riverkeeper Beer Series includes the August 3 Save the French Broad River Concert starring Michael Franti & Spearhead. Tickets for the concert are on sale now. Get more information and Buy Tickets for the Save the French Broad Concert on Eventbrite.

Forest Service Open House in the Appalachian Ranger District
2017-07-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Appalachian District Office, 632 Manor Road, Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States
If you care about Western North Carolina’s national forests, enjoy our beautiful mountain vistas and hiking trails, or playing in the many streams and swimming holes within the Pisgah National Forest, a Forest Service Open House is your opportunity to talk directly with Forest Service staff one-on-one about how the forest will be managed for the years to come.
Here are the remaining Open House Events:

July 25, 3-6 p.m.: Appalachian Ranger District at Appalachian District Office, 632 Manor Road, Mars Hill.
July 25, 3-6 p.m.: Cheoah Ranger District at Cheoah District Office, 1070 Massey Branch Road, Robbinsville.
August 8, 3-6 p.m.: Tusquitee Ranger District, Brasstown Community Center, 255 Settawig Rd, Brasstown

Each District Open House will highlight the areas within that district. District rangers and members of the Forest Plan revision team will be available to discuss the materials.
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests have been revising their Forest Plan, a required document that provides a general framework to guide management of the Forests. As part of the process, 30 public meetings have been held in communities throughout western North Carolina.
Over the past year, the Forest Service has been releasing pre-draft plan materials on the National Forests in North Carolina website. Additional materials are posted to the site’s Plan Revision Under Construction page as they become available.
Here are MountainTrue’s assessments based on the current pre-draft plan materials:

Pisgah Ranger District: Upper Courthouse Creek, Daniel Ridge, Cedar Rock Mountain, and upper Lickstone Ridge should be placed in backcountry Management to protect their remote character and the species that depend on them.
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in general: There are many special places that are in the wrong management area and lack the amount of protection they require. In particular, Daniel Ridge, Cedar Rock Mountain, Upper Santeetlah Creek, Ash Cove, Tellico Bald, Snowball Mountain, Lickstone Ridge, and dozens of smaller natural areas are not protected by the forest plan. The Bartram Trail, Benton McKay Trail, Art Loeb Trail, and Mountains-To-Sea Trail lack a management area that would preserve the special character of these long-distance hiking trails. They should be designated as special corridors, similar to the Appalachian Trail and the Trail of Tears which have such protection.
We are pleased by the creation of a new Special Interest Area in Big Ivy, though it should cover all of Big Ivy, and not just a portion of it.

MountainTrue Assessments of Other Ranger Districts:

Appalachian Ranger District: Snowball Mountain, Coxcombe Mountain, and Shope Creek should be included in the Craggy Mountains/Big Ivy Special Interest Area.
Cheoah Ranger District: Upper Santeetlah Creek should be a Special Interest Area or backcountry area.
Tusquitee District: Gipp Creek should be placed in backcountry management. The Unicoi Mountain backcountry area should be expanded.
Grandfather Ranger District: Linville Mountain should be placed in backcountry management. The Upper Creek Gorge/Sugar Knob Backcountry area should be expanded. The Upper Wilson Creek Backcountry area should be expanded.
Nantahala Ranger District: All of Panthertown Valley and Flat Creek should be in backcountry management. Tellico Bald, Siler Bald, and Fish Hawk Mountain should be placed in backcountry management. The backcountry area around Terrapin Mountain should be expanded to 4,000 acres. Corbin Knob, Hench Knob, and Chunky Gal Mountain should be Special Interest Areas.

Creation Care Alliance Concert & Fundraiser
2017-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, 91 North Lakeshore Dr., Lake Junuluska, NC, 28745, United States
Join Creation Care Alliance (CCA) for a lovely night in a truly beautiful place! William Ritter & Sarah Ogletree, singers and traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar players, will begin playing at 5:00 p.m. at the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center and will wrap up the night around 7:00 in the evening. They are excited to be putting on a concert for CCA!
This event will serve as a fundraiser, a time of fellowship, and an opportunity for new faces to become acquainted with us and our mission. We so look forward to our time at the lake!
To learn more about William and Sarah’s music visit their website: http://sarahandwilliam.weebly.com/

Rhythm & Brews in Downtown Hendersonville
2017-07-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Hendersonville, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Rhythm & Brews is a free outdoor concert series in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.
Featured Band: The Steel Wheels
Americana roots music
Opener: Angela Easterling & The Beguilers
Singer/Songwriter: Rob Williams
This concert showcases one of the great Americana acts touring today. The Steel Wheels have captured audiences across the country with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this dynamic five-piece string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own innovative sound. The combination generates a truly magnetic revival of an all-american genre. Another of our acts releasing a new album in 2017, you won’t want to miss Steel Wheels.

Advocacy Training Workshop
2017-07-17 16:00 - 17:30 | MountainTrue – Southern Regional Office, 611 N. Church Street, NC, 28792, United States
Join us Monday, July 17, at 4:00 PM at our Southern Regional Office for an Advocacy Training Workshop! We will discuss strategies to make your voice heard on issues at the federal, state, and local levels. Learn who to contact, how to frame your messages, and ways to get involved to influence government decision-makers.
What: Advocacy Training Workshop
Where: MountainTrue Southern Regional Office at 611 N. Church Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
When: 4:00 PM, Monday, July 17, 2017
RSVP: Here

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Bicycle and Pedestrian Issues
2017-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, July 13th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Tristan Winkler, Senior Transportation Planner for the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). He will present on recent bicycle and pedestrian issues in the area, and ways that the public can get involved!
What: Hendersonville Green Drinks: Bicycle and Pedestrian Issues
Who: Tristan Winkler, Senior Transportation Planner with the French Broad River MPO
Where: Black Bear Coffee Co. 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC
When: Thursday, July 13th, networking at 5:30 p.m., presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Tristan Winkler is a Senior Transportation Planner with the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and has worked on various transportation projects in Western North Carolina since 2013 as a private consultant and, later, at the MPO. Tristan is a board member of the Association of Bicycle and Pedestrian Professionals of North Carolina, and director-at-large for the Western North Carolina Chapter of Women in Transportation.
About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue and the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. 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.

Creation Care Alliance at the Wild Goose Festival
2017-07-13 - 2017-07-16 | NC
The Creation Care Alliance will collaborate with the Wild Goose Festival providing support, making connections with congregations and lending a voice to the Creation Care conversation along with our partners at the North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light. The Creation Care Alliance will offer two workshops on Faith and Creation Care, make significant connections and will be inspired for our ongoing work.
Learn more at wildgoosefestival.org.
You can volunteer to support Wildgoose and CCA by offering shuttle rides to and from the airport.
Sign up to volunteer here.

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Wedge Brewing Co. at The Foundation
2017-07-08 13:00 - 19:00 | NC

Creation Care Alliance Hidden Life of Beech Trees Hike
2017-06-28 13:00 - 17:30 | NC
Join Creation Care Alliance leaders Chas Jansen and Sarah Ogletree as they lead this ecological and spiritual walk in the forest along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This magical portion of the Mountains to Sea trail closely follows the ridgeline and is dominated by yellow buckeye, yellow birch, and beech trees. Most of the beech trees, in particular, are centuries old and have been stunted and gnarled by the wind into fantastic shapes. Leaving at 1 pm and hiking with several stops for perhaps 3 hours, we aim to be back in Asheville by 5:30. Email Chas chas.jansen@mtsu.edu or Sarah oglese16@wfu.edu for more information.
Register here!

Veganism as a Strategy for Sustainability
2017-06-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Have you ever considered the ethical and environmental consequences of your food choices? If so, please join us for a presentation on the topic of “Veganism as a Strategy for Sustainability.” Evan Parker, a graduate student in Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Sustainability Studies program, will discuss the environmental impacts of animal agriculture, the ethical implications of consuming animal products and how the adoption of a vegan lifestyle can contribute to a sustainable society.
What: Veganism as a Strategy for Sustainability
Who: Evan Parker, a graduate student in Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Sustainability Studies program
Where: Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 First Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
When: Monday, June 26 from 5:30-7 p.m.
The event will be held at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville, NC on Monday, June 26. The night will begin with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. followed by a presentation from 6-7 p.m. Vegan paninis and beer will be available for purchase!
This event is co-sponsored by Sanctuary Brewing Company, MountainTrue, Asheville Vegan Outreach (a program of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue) and Progressive Women of Hendersonville.

Upper French Broad RiverFest Volunteer Sign Up
2017-06-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Champion Park, Main Street, Rosman , 28772, United States
MountainTrue needs your help at the Second Annual Upper French Broad RiverFest!
The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, a volunteer organization that promotes the natural and economic vitality of the Upper French Broad River in Transylvania County, is hosting the second annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! This family friendly event will celebrate the Upper French Broad River with live music, food, local vendors and exhibitors, and lots of activities for kids of all ages, including a canoe relay, free tubing for kids, fishing games, water quality and critters (sponsored and led by MountainTrue), reptiles and more. MountainTrue is a major partner is conducting the event, as well as the Town of Rosman and Headwaters Outfitters. Our sponsors include Transylvania Tourism, Transylvania County, Dugans Pub, and Keystone Camp. We need your help to make the event a success!
Volunteers will be assigned to various stations such as setup, cleanup, recycling and trash, water cooler table, runners, event guides, tubing supervisor, shuttle driver, canoe relay race supervisor, and registration/info table. Some exhibitors who are conducting kids’ activities may need occasional help. ​
All volunteers will receive a free Upper French Broad Riverfest volunteer t-shirt! Volunteers will be expected to wear the t-shirt at the event.
When: June 24, 2017, 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Champion Park, Rosman, NC 287722
Here’s a link to sign up to help!

From the Ashes Film Screening
2017-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | First Congregational Church, 20 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
From the Ashes captures Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry and what its future should be under the new Administration. From Appalachia to the West’s Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the “war on coal” to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what’s at stake for our economy, health, and climate. From the Ashes invites audiences to learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for their lives. Hosts First Congregational of Asheville, Mad Batter of Sylva and sponsors, Interfaith Power and Light, MountainTrue and collaborations from other local congregations.
See a trailer.
Join Creation Care Alliance and First Congregational UCC for a preview screening of “From the Ashes,” sponsored by NC Interfaith Power & Light, Mountaintrue and local faith communities on June 23rd, 6:30-8:30 p.m, at FirstCUCC Friendship Hall (20 Oak Street). We invite participants to bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the film. After the showing (about 80 minutes), we will hold a discussion about what we’ve seen. For more information for the Asheville Event, please contact Karen Richardson Dunn at krichdunn@gmail.com.

From the Ashes Film Screening
2017-06-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Mad Batter Food & Film, 617 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, 28779, United States
From the Ashes captures Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry and what its future should be under the new Administration. From Appalachia to the West’s Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the “war on coal” to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what’s at stake for our economy, health, and climate. From the Ashes invites audiences to learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for their lives. Hosts First Congregational of Asheville, Mad Batter of Sylva and sponsors, Interfaith Power and Light, MountainTrue and collaborations from other local congregations.
See a trailer.
Reservations are recommended (828-586-3555). Contact Sarah Ogletree (oglese16@wfu.edu) with any questions.

Watauga Riverkeeper River Clean Up
2017-06-18 15:00 - 18:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

Father’s Day River Clean-Up
2017-06-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Jean Webb River Park, 30 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a SPECIAL Dad’s Day River Clean Up with MountainTrue, Asheville GreenWorks, and RiverLink. Dads, moms, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters….everyone’s invited! We’ll put in at Jean Webb River Park and float on down to the Salvage Station, picking trash and tires from the river the whole way. French Broad Chocolates has promised some goodies for us at the take-out, and we encourage folks to cool off with a cold brew at the Salvage Station.

Details:
– June 18 at 12:30pm – 3pm
– 1.5 mile paddle on French Broad

Meet at Jean Webb River Park (30 Riverside Dr. Asheville NC 28801). We’ll put on the river and float down to the Salvage Station. French Broad Outfitters will shuttle us back to our cars at the end of the paddle.

Boats, gloves, trash bags, and paddle gear will be supplied by MountainTrue, Riverlink, and Asheville Greenworks. Bring some water, a hat, and sunscreen.

This event is a great opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day, make a tangible contribution to Asheville’s most important natural asset, and raise awareness about issues that affect the cleanliness of our French Broad River.

Follow this link to sign up today!

Riverkeeper Beer Series Launch with River Float, Clean-up and Mango IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing
2017-06-17 13:00 - 20:00 | Hi-Wire Brewing – Big Top, 2A Huntsman Pl, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States

Mountain Top Yoga with MountainTrue and Inner Wild Yoga
2017-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pisgah Forest, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, 28768

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Disaster Preparedness in the Backcountry
2017-06-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Join us on Thursday, June 8, as Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Jonathan Feldman from Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy as he presents on disaster preparedness in the backcountry to include essential gear for all activities, basic survival tips and common scenarios one might encounter in the backcountry.
Jonathan Feldman, the current AmeriCorps Trails Associate at CMLC, was born in Tampa, Florida but has lived in many other states during his life. He moved to North Carolina to get a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina- Greensboro in Community Recreation & Parks Management with two minors in geography and political science. While having spent much of life his camping, hiking, fishing, and gallivanting outside Jonathan was instantly attracted to western North Carolina; he found splendor in the ancient, rugged mountains. During college Jonathan spent his summers working with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Green Mountain, Greensboro Parks & Recreation, and Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks. Jonathan’s goal during his term of service is to provide and improve recreational activities for North Carolinians through sustainable trail building, environmental stewardship, and outdoor education. When Jonathan is not working you can find him hiking in Pisgah National Forest with his dog.
About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue and the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. 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.
