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MountainTrue University: Faith, Ecology & Race

Webinar--online

Join us on September 23 for a conversation between Reverend Tami Forte Logan, Missioner of Faith4Justice Asheville, and Scott Hardin-Nieri, Director of the Creation Care Alliance. They will be exploring issues of faith, ecology and race while talking about how their individual programs and efforts to promote justice in our community complement each other's efforts. These two individuals have been partnering in various ways for the last few years and the discussion promises to be both rich and timely! Sign up to receive the zoom link to join the webinar.

E-bike Tour of Downtown Asheville

The Flying Bike Tours 1 River Arts Pl, Asheville, NC

Last year, our own Chris Joyell, Director of the Asheville Design Center guided us on a walking tour of downtown Asheville. This year, we're touring Asheville on bikes. We're teaming up with Flying Bikes Tours to take out a fleet of electric bikes. We will still pass through downtown, where Chris will share his extensive knowledge about Asheville's urban core, including stories of how redlining has shaped our city and what the future could hold for Asheville. With the bikes, we will expand our range, pedaling through the River Arts District and the Southside, experiencing the highlights (and lowlights) of Asheville's bike infrastructure. We will stop frequently to hear from Chris about the history of development in these areas and what the future might look like in these places. 

$20 – $40

Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks: DuPont Forest: A History

Webinar--online

On Thursday October 8th, Virtual Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes author Danny Bernstein to discuss her newest book DuPont Forest, A History. DuPont Forest protects thousands of acres of trees, five lakes and more than one hundred miles of multiuse trails. It took not only the generosity of a multinational company but also Southern Appalachian grit and self-reliance and local activism to make these benefits available to all. DuPont Forest is young, and its future is still unfolding. Author and hiker Danny Bernstein traces the past of DuPont State Recreational Forest and shows its potential. Sign up to get the Zoom link to access the webinar.

SMIE Volunteer Training

Interested in helping preserve our waterways? Then join us for SMIE (or Stream Monitoring Information Exchange) training! SMIE is a program that examines macroinvertebrates to determine stream health. We need YOUR help! If you are interested in attending SMIE training, please sign up below!

SMIE Volunteer Training

Interested in helping preserve our waterways? Then join us for SMIE (or Stream Monitoring Information Exchange) training! SMIE is a program that examines macroinvertebrates to determine stream health. This program runs from October 10th to November 16th and the training will be online. Volunteers are expected to collect samples for the MountainTrue High Country Office. We need YOUR help! If you are interested in attending SMIE training, please sign up below!

How Will Climate Change Affect the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Webinar--online

Creation Care Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville is proud to present this online presentation by MountainTrue Field Biologist Josh Kelly. RSVP to join this important conversation!

Fall Scenic Hike

Pilot Cove Loop Trail

Join MountainTrue's Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, for a gorgeous and educational hike through Pisgah National Forest. This hike offers breathtaking views of the fall foliage, and if we are lucky, we will catch glimpses of the Monarch Butterfly migration. Due to the pandemic, we are restricting group size for outings to 10 participants. Sign up today!
We will be hiking the Pilot Cove Loop Trail in Pisgah, which is approximately 4 miles long. The trail starts in a lesser known part of Pisgah National Forest and winds upward among the brightly colored sourwood and black gum trees. After opening up onto a beautiful rocky outcrop, the trails travels through recently logged forested as well as much older sections of forest. There are some steep inclines on this trail, but Bob will be making frequent stops to rest and interpret the flora and fauna.

$5 – $15

2020 Broad River Race Day

Lake Houser Township 2, Boiling Springs, NC, United States

Join us for the 2nd annual Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at their own pace, and enjoy these 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not always out run the tortoise! We will meet at the Lake Houser put in at 1:00 sharp to drop off boats. Due to covid-19, you must have your own shuttle arrangements to get back to the starting line this year. There is a $5 parking fee at Lake Houser and at the Greenway.

2020 Annual Member Gathering & Awards Ceremony

Each year, MountainTrue hosts a gathering of our members to recognize and honor outstanding volunteers, vote on new board members, and reflect on a year of hard work and – hopefully – some big wins! This October 21st, while we cannot gather in person, we hope you’ll join us online to celebrate another year of protecting the places we share. We still want to see you, even if it’s only your head, neck and shoulders! If you are having any trouble accessing the meeting, please contact Adam Bowers at 828-680-0738 or at adam@mountaintrue.org

MountainTrue University: Recycling & Waste Diversion

MountainTrue's Southern Regional Director, Gray Jernigan, and Henderson County Environmental Programs Coordinator, Christine Wittmeier, will discuss municipal recycling and waste diversion programs in WNC. They will cover what materials can and cannot be recycled, logistical challenges with recycling vendors, local and global markets, and new opportunities that are emerging in the field.