Join Biologist Josh Kelly on the Grassland Restoration & Fire Ecology Hike. On this hike will explore a shortleaf pine-oak savanna on Sandymush Gameland that is in the process of being restored. We will discuss diverse topics such as fire ecology, bio-physical characteristics of Blue Ridge woodlands and savannas, and native species associated with grasslands. Registration is required.
On Monday afternoons weather permitting this winter and spring, MountainTrue is hosting volunteer workdays to control nonnative invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Murphy River Walk & Canoe Trail. Let’s work together to continue to improve the wildlife habitat and natural beauty at the Murphy River Walk!
Henderson County Solid Waste is proud to be partnering with Asheville GreenWorks to bring Hard to Recycle events to Henderson County.
On Monday afternoons weather permitting this winter and spring, MountainTrue is hosting volunteer workdays to control nonnative invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Murphy River Walk & Canoe Trail. Let’s work together to continue to improve the wildlife habitat and natural beauty at the Murphy River Walk!
The US Forest Service released the revised Forest Plan for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests on January 21. Join us for a look under the hood of the 2000 pages of the Forest Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement and what it means for one million acres of Western North Carolina.
The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway will host a dedication ceremony honoring Wes Burlingame, a local nurseryman who recently passed away. On April 9th at 10:00 am, at the greenway’s red kiosk, a native plant garden established in his honor will be dedicated. Much of Wes’ career was spent spreading the word about the value of using natives in the home landscape. As a member of Hendersonville’s Tree Board, he planted endless native trees in public spaces including the Oklawaha Greenway, a legacy we will all enjoy for many years to come.
Join MountainTrue and Liquidlogic Co-founder Shane Benedict for the 12th Annual Green River Spring Cleaning! Check in at Fishtop Access (2302 Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773) between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, April 9 to pick up trash bags. To learn more and register for this event, click this link.
On Thursday, April 14th from 6:00-7:00 PM, Hendersonville Green Drinks presents the third of a four-part webinar series entitled Good Growth Makes Good Sense. The guest speaker will be Rebekah […]
Join our MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, and Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell on this guided hike. Click this link to learn more and register!
Join the Watauga Riverkeeper and water team on Earth Day for a river cleanup on Winkler’s Creek near our trash trout. We will provide trash bags and waders for volunteers.