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HCO June Snorkel

Join MountainTrue's  High Country Water Quality Administrator, Hannah Woodburn, and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River. Hannah is a graduate student at Appalachian State University in biochemical toxicity and is one of the leading experts on the Watauga and its ecology. She is intimately familiar with the area and the river ecosystem and is eager to help us find some smallmouth bass, black nose dace, rainbow and brown trout, and hopefully some tangerine darters!

$20 – $30

2021 BioBlitz: Tri-County Smackdown!

This year MountainTrue is excited to announce our annual Bio Blitz will be a tri-county smackdown to determine the 2021 champion of biodiversity. Our competitors will show off their county pride and natural curiosity in this WNC regional bio-battle. We’re thrilled to share that our competitors in the 2021 BioBlitz are Jackson, Watauga, and Transylvania counties! Sign up to participate and get more details - you can help your county show off its biodiversity OR win individual prizes for things like the most unique species submitted or the most fungi found! Sign up today and show off your stuff!

High Elevation In-Person BioBlitz in Jackson County

Richland Balsam Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway Richland Balsam Overlook, Canton

Join us and some great local naturalists for an in person high elevation BioBlitz event for Jackson County! This year, we are having a friendly regional competition. Here in the Western Region, Jackson County will compete against Watauga and Transylvania counties to determine the 2021 champion of biodiversity! Advanced registration is required to participate in this in person event.

No Man’s Land Film Festival 2021

MountainTrue is excited to host our 4th Annual screening of the No Man's Land Film Festival to celebrate the many opportunities we have to play outside in the Southern Blue Ridge and the need to protect the places we play for the future. This year's film program will highlight intrepid climate activists, conservationists, problem solvers, committed grassroots organizers, and environmental justice champions - all women, and all inspiring!

Broad River Race Day and Fun Float

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

Join us for the 3rd annual Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at your 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!

Riverkeeper Beer Series River Clean Up with Wicked Weed

Join us for this year's Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after-party. The clean-up will be on June 12th from 1-5 pm, ending at Wicked Weed for a celebratory beer. We will meet at the Pearson Bridge put in at 1 pm and take out in Woodfin. We'll put in on the river and pick up trash along the way. Then, we'll all head to Wicked Weed for some great beer!

Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal

MountainTrue and the City of Hendersonville Tree Board and Environmental Sustainability Board present our Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal on Tuesday, June 15th from 9 AM - 11 AM.

After you arrive we will provide a brief training on identifying target invasive plants and control methods (manual and herbicide application). From there we will walk to a section of the Oklawaha Greenway near the wetland forest, and remove three invasive species to restore native wetland habitat.

MountainTrue University: Community-Powered Solar in the Fight Against Climate Change

Join Organizer & Communications Manager, Eliza Stokes, to learn more about local advocacy for 100% renewable energy in our region. Eliza will focus on the power of two recent collaborative solar energy purchasing efforts in Buncombe County – one between local governments and public schools, and another among local residents and businesses – and explore how similar campaigns could build momentum for renewable energy in other communities in our region.

HCO July Snorkel

Join MountainTrue's  High Country Water Quality Administrator, Hannah Woodburn, and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River. Hannah is a graduate student at Appalachian State University in biochemical toxicity and is one of the leading experts on the Watauga and its ecology. She is intimately familiar with the area and the river ecosystem and is eager to help us find some smallmouth bass, black nose dace, rainbow and brown trout, and hopefully some tangerine darters!

$20 – $30

MountainTrue University Climate Series: Climate Change and the Built Environment

Climate change not only affects the forests and waterways of Western North Carolina--it is also directly impacting how our cities and towns develop. Join Chris Joyell, Director of the Asheville Design Center and MountainTrue's Healthy Communities Program, as we explore how climate change will impact our decisions around affordable housing, transportation and racial equity.