VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 11/12 – 11/13
Come join the Volunteer Water Information Network Sampling weekend on November 12th - 13th. Fill out the contact form below to add your name to the volunteer list.
Free
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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Bryson City Island Park Workday
Bryson City Island Park 213 Bryson St, Bryson City, NC, United StatesMountainTrue is again hosting an Invasive Species workday to control nonnative invasive plants and restore native habitat in Bryson City Island Park. We will 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! Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools, gloves, etc. Let’s work together to continue to improve the wildlife habitat and natural beauty at Island Park!
Free
Trash Trout Picture Show in Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NCVisit the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum’s Exhibition Trash Trout Picture Show to learn about microplastics and the collaborative community partnerships with Appalachian State, Watauga Riverkeeper, and New River Conservancy. With trash collected over the past two years, filmmaker and visual artist, Tom Hansell, has created an eye-catching exhibit that speaks volumes to the work being done by our local riverkeepers.
High Country Live Staking Workday 12/09/22
The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesLivestaking is the process of planting live cuttings of dormant trees in the riparian buffer zone along the stream bank which helps filter stormwater runoff, protect vital aquatic habitat, and prevent soil erosion and sediment pollution. As these planted stakes grow into trees, they stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them and reduce the overall amount of sediment and toxins getting into the river. Come plant with us at one of our live staking work days from December through March!
Free
VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 12/10 – 12/11
Volunteers collect water samples at designated sites for chemical analysis at a state-certified lab. Come join the VWIN Sampling weekend on December 10th - 11th. Fill out the contact form below to add your name to the volunteer list.
Free
High Country Live Staking Workday 12/10/22
The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesLivestaking is the process of planting live cuttings of dormant trees in the riparian buffer zone along the stream bank which helps filter stormwater runoff, protect vital aquatic habitat, and prevent soil erosion and sediment pollution. As these planted stakes grow into trees, they stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them and reduce the overall amount of sediment and toxins getting into the river. Come plant with us at one of our live staking work days from December through March!
Free
SOLD OUT – First Day Hike on Appalachian Trail near Franklin, NC
Join MountainTrue's Western Regional Director, Callie Moore to get a crisp start to the New Year with an easy to moderate hike on a section of the Appalachian Trail that's accessible even when snow is on the ground! Check out views of Nantahala National Forest that are only available in winter on this 4-mile round-trip out and back. There is 801 feet of elevation gain over 1.5 miles, but nothing very steep. Bird watching and winter tree identification are additional activities on this outing.
Free
Holiday Recycling at Jackson Park – Bring Your Trees & Volunteer!
Jackson Park Ball Field 801 Glover St, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesWe are back again with our yearly Christmas Tree Recycling Program! Come join MountainTrue as we help people recycle their Christmas trees, lights, and cards.
VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 1/14-1/15
Cove Creek Store 1182 US-321, Sugar Grove, NCCome join the Volunteer Water Information Network Sampling weekend on January 14th-15th. Fill out the contact form below to add your name to the volunteer list.
Trash Trout River Clean Out near Boone, NC
These are workdays to assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trout's. This will be a 2 hour workday in Winkler's Creek.