Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC 6/23/22
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC on June 23rd from 3-5 p.m.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC on June 23rd from 3-5 p.m.
Come join the river cleanup hosts MountainTrue and Wicked Weed, and sponsor HiWire Brewing on June 25 from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. as we clean up the French Broad River. T-shirts will be provided by Recover for all participants! After we finish the River Cleanup we will celebrate a successful day cleaning the river with a round of beer for everyone and also snacks! Prizes will be given for the weirdest trash. Registration for this event is required.
Join MountainTrue's High Country water team and take the plunge to explore the unique ecosystems of the Watauga River through a guided snorkel trip. Much like ocean reef snorkeling, river snorkeling allows you an unparalleled viewpoint to explore all the nooks and crannies of your local river. By peeking under the water, you can find yourself swimming alongside darting fish or face-to-face with the tiny insect larvae that feed them. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a Hellbender. Registration for this event is required.
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Green Valley Park in Todd, NC on July 7th from 3-5 p.m.
Join our Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, for a River Sweep on July 10th. We will be cleaning up the Broad River on one of our most popular and scenic sections, Lake Houser to Broad River Greenway. Learn more here. Registration is required for this event.
This walk will begin at Patton Park. The slow amble will feature stops along the way to look at a recent live-staking project and part of a streambank restoration in Patton Park. Gale will stop at a non-native invasive plant removal site, to see the progress, and walk the newly reinforced boardwalk into the swamp, a favorite spot for birdwatching. A short distance away, at the red kiosk on the greenway, the group will stop to admire the new native plant garden, established in the memory of Wes Burlingame. Registration is required.
MountainTrue, CCA, and NCIPL will offer a free webinar about Duke Energy's draft Carbon Plan from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. The webinar will feature MountainTrue Central Regional Director Gray Jernigan and NCIPL Program Director Susannah Tuttle, M.Div as guest speakers. Webinar attendees will learn about the implications and shortcomings of Duke Energy's Carbon Plan and leave with the information they need to take action in support of our state's clean energy future at the upcoming NCUC hearing on July 27.
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Green Valley Park in Todd, NC on July 21st from 3-5 p.m.
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Green Valley Park in Todd, NC on July 21st from 3-5 p.m. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Western NC beautiful!
Are you passionate about sustainability/waste management? Join an upcoming Rhythm and Brews event and volunteer with MountainTrue’s Recycling Team to educate participants and monitor the waste station! Click here to learn more.