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2023 Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup-13th Annual near Hiawassee, GA

Towns County Swim Beach Pavillion US-76, Hiawassee, GA

Join with other lake loving volunteers on Saturday, November 4th for the 13th Annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup. The event will kick off at 9am at the Towns County Swim Beach Pavilion across from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds where volunteers will get their assigned cleanup locations and be given bags, gloves, and safety information. Coffee and grab-n-go breakfast snacks will be available, along with free Rivers Alive t-shirts for the first 30 volunteers.

Green Drinks 11/9

The Grove at Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Are you interested in how to control non-native invasive plants in your yard, on your street, or in your Homeowner’s Association property? Bob Gale will discuss issues related to non-native invasive plants, methods of control, and ideas for moving your yard toward a more natural ecosystem. His background includes landscaping, arboriculture, and wetland science, and he has worked as a forest ecologist in coastal, piedmont, and mountain regions of the southeast. Bob wrote the natural history portions of the book "A Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains"; and co-authored, with his wife and son, "A Beachcomber’s Guide to Fossils".

Community Invasive Plant Workday on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC 11/10

Jackson County Greenway Loop Monteith Gap Rd, Cullowhee, NC, United States

MountainTrue, in partnership with the WCU Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, is hosting a community volunteer workday to control non-native invasive plants and restore native habitat at the Jackson County Greenway. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like Chinese privet and then treat the stumps.

Old Growth Forest Hike near Barnardsville, NC

Asheville US Forest Service Office 160 Zillicoa St # A, Asheville, NC, United States

This hike will explore an old-growth, high elevation oak forest in the proposed Craggy Mountain National Scenic Area. The hike will be partially off trail, traverse steep, rocky terrain, and be very strenuous. During the hike we will discuss tree identification, forest ecology, and traits of old-growth forests, among other topics.

$10 – $20

Pickup Event for Western Region Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale in Murphy, NC

MountainTrue Western Regional Office 90 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC, United States

This is the pick up event for plants that are pre-ordered and paid for through our western region Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale fundraiser. The plants are delivered by the nurseries to the MountainTrue Western Regional Office parking lot on the morning of the event, so no early pick up is available. We will not be ready to fill orders until 9:00 sharp! If you arrive early, please find a parking place. Do not form a line in your cars that will quickly prevent others from entering the parking lot.

No Man’s Land Film Festival Screening

MountainTrue is excited to host the No Man's Land Film Festival again this year on November 28, 2023 in coordination with Giving Tuesday - a global generosity movement helping to transform communities and the world. Although you can register to watch the films for free, we hope you will support the work of MountainTrue with a contribution which can be done in the Additional Contribution section of the registration form. 

Hike to Standing Indian Mountain near Hayesville, NC-CANCELLED

Deep Gap Trailhead Parking Franklin, NC, United States

Due to the Collett Ridge Fire and the lack of rain in the forecast, the air quality is poor and not expected to improve before the hike. Sadly we are canceling this hike but we hope you can join us for another outing soon!

Free

Speckled Trout Pint Night to support the Watauga Riverkeeper on 12/7 in Blowing Rock, NC

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop 922 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join us for a pint in Blowing Rock at the Speckled Trout to hear from the Riverkeeper and the team about the state of rivers, meet the High Country team, and learn about our awesome work!

Bring some friends, and let's raise a glass to supporting clean water for good beer and good fishing!

Hendersonville Green Drinks – Considering Tradeoffs: A Growth & Development Mapping Exercise

The Grove at Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United States

City Planning Staff will lead participants through a mapping exercise where you will be tasked to balance housing growth and economic development with choices related to transportation, quality of life and conservation. You will have to earn points to unlock game pieces and strive to avoid “raising taxes” in order to “win” the game.

Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina, MountainTrue and Trailside Brewing Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Trailside Brewing Co. offers beer, wine, cider, prosecco and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available.