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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Invasive Plants Workday – DuPont Forest Festival

Guion Farm Access at DuPont Forest 3045 Sky Valley Rd 28739, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Come help MountainTrue's Ecologist & Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, and Forest Keeper Coordinator, Rhys Burns, remove non-native invasive plant species from part of the DuPont State Forest. These non-native species displace native ones that play important roles in the ecosystem. With MountainTrue's guidance you can learn to identify and control non-native invasive species and help restore part of […]

Brevard Happy Hour with MountainTrue to Learn About Ecology, Volunteer Opportunities

D.D. Bullwinkles' 60 E Main St, Brevard, NC, United States

On September 26, join MountainTrue and the French Broad Riverkeeper at D.D. Bullwinkels’ Outdoors in Brevard for a happy hour to learn about MountainTrue’s work to protect Western North Carolina’s rivers, forests and communities. The happy hour will last from 5 to 7 p.m. "We're really looking forward to a fun happy hour for folks […]

Flight of the Butterflies Moving Screening

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W. Campus Dr. , Flat Rock, United States

Come celebrate the local migration of monarchs at Blue Ridge Community College with a special screening of “Flight of the Butterflies”.  This awe-inspiring film tells the story of extraordinary insect endurance and human perseverance. Viewers will learn about the remarkable annual life cycle and migration of the monarch butterfly as well as the determined Canadian scientist, […]

Free

50th Anniversary Celebration of Wild and Scenic Rivers

New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, United States

Join American Rivers, MountainTrue, American Whitewater, and New Belgium Brewing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. This exciting evening includes live music, a screening of the short film 5000 Miles of Wild along with prize giveaways and opportunities to take action on behalf of rivers near and far. By […]

Free

3rd Annual Sarah Sweep!

Double Shoals Mill 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC, United States

Join the Broad River Alliance on Sept. 29 for the third annual “Sarah Sweep,” a day-long event to help clean up the Broad River! The event is held to honor the memory of Sarah Spencer, a former river enthusiast and volunteer.

Woodfin Blueway and Greenway -Catch the Wave

French Broad River Academy - Boys Campus 1990 Riverside Drive, Woodfin, NC, United States

On October 3rd, join event co-hosts - Asheville Greenworks, Connect Buncombe, French Broad River Academy, Riverlink, and French Broad Riverkeeper/MountainTrue to celebrate great progress to date, to learn more about the project, and to gather with friends. The project design team will be on hand with presentations and to gather your input. You can purchase tickets for the event here. Complementary snacks, […]

$10

What’s on the Ballot?

Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood St., Asheville, NC, United States

Join us to learn more about what local, state, and national offices will be on your ballot and what powers and responsibilities those offices actually have. This will be a one and a half hour interactive training co-hosted by Democracy NC, Just Economics, Children First/Communities and Schools, and MountainTrue.

Richmond Hill Park Restoration Work Day

Richmond Hill Park 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

Help MountainTrue restore the native habitat of Richmond Hill Park! Join us for a fun work day to fight back non-native invasive species that threaten the habitat of our native flora.

Fall Scenic Hike

Join MountainTrue's Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, for a gorgeous and educational hike through Pisgah National Forest. Bob has been studying and protecting the forests of WNC with MountainTrue since 1998. He knows these mountains like the back of his hand and will be sharing some knowledge on the hike, discussing everything from plant identification to the seasonal migration of Monarch butterflies.

$10 – $35

Oklawaha Greenway Invasive Removal Workday

Patton Park 1730 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville , NC, United States

MountainTrue is partnering with the Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway to remove invasive species from the Greenway. Invasive species often grow best along the edges of forests, making the greenway a great place to start tackling our invasive species problem. We need all the help we can get! All neccessary equipment will be provided, but please bring your own water and snacks. Close-toed shoes are required and long-sleeves/pants are strongly recommended.