In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.
Debra Campbell comes to Asheville from the City of Charlotte, where she was employed in many strategic roles including her most recent position as Assistant City Manager. Prior to joining the Charlotte City Manager’s office, Campbell served as the city’s Planning Director from 2004-2014, a time of booming redevelopment for the Queen City. Campbell’s list […]
On Thursday, May 9th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Caroline Yongue, Director and Founder of Carolina Memorial Sanctuary and the Center for End of Life Transitions, and Cassie Barrett, Director of Operations for Carolina Memorial Sanctuary. Carolina Memorial Sanctuary is a green cemetery that offers eco-friendly burials to people looking to explore more natural, conservation-oriented burial […]
Join us and help restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants at Richmond Hill Park. This is the City of Asheville’s only forested park and is home to many special native plant and animal species! Volunteers help to stop the spread of harmful non-native invasive species and return native species to the unique park.
The Rhythm & Brews concerts series brings together live music, great food, and local beer, wine and cider! These FREE concerts close part of South Main Street to make room for all of this fun, as well as a children's area with games and activities.We will kick off the series on May 16th with Opener: Screamin J's at 5:30pm and Headliner: The Broadcast at 7:30pm. The concert will be on Main Street between Allen & Caswell Streets in Hendersonville.
Join us for a lovely 5.5-mile hike along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail at Rattlesnake Lodge. Our Public Lands Ecologist, Bob Gale will lead this hike and share with us his extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of the region. This trail boasts more than thirty varieties of flowers, including dwarf larkspur, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and blue cohosh to name a few. This time of year is prime for spotting these wildflowers, as well as seeing, or hearing, a number of warblers, vireos, and other birds that have returned from their winter in Central and South America. This hike will take us past the ruins of Rattlesnake lodge: a summer home built in 1903 for Dr. Chase P. Ambler. The hike is moderate, and we will take frequent stops to investigate any birds, wildflowers or other items of interest that we find along the way!
Join us for the 43nd annual "Clean Streams Day River, Roadside, and Stream Cleanup", presented by New Belgium Brewing. We're seeking teams to clean up trashed roads, rivers, and waterways. Groups will schedule times to come by the GreenWorks office to pick up supplies, maps and gear NO LATER than May 17th. You will then […]
We are proud to announce our debut film screening in Shelby, NC benefiting both The Earl Scruggs Center and MountainTrue! We are excited to partner with the Earl Scruggs Center in bringing to Shelby these inspiring films that showcase women in all their tenacity, their spunk and their femininity. Through hosting No Man’s Land, we […]
Join us for our Annual BioBlitz! This year we will be blitzing the Nantahala National Forest in the area surrounding the Nantahala Outdoor Center. During the BioBlitz, volunteers will be paired with expert naturalists to conduct a detailed inventory of the diverse natural communities in the area. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the amazing flora and fauna in our local forests. Data from the BioBlitz will help us continue protecting these unique environments.
Join us for the 1st ever Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at their own pace, and enjoy 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not out run the tortoise!
You'll get a brief training on identifying target invasive plants and control methods (manual and herbicide application). Then we'll walk to a section of the Greenway near the wetland forest and remove three invasive species to restore native wetland habitat.
