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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.

Live Staking Work Day near Boone, NC 12/15

Wards Mill Dam 443 Old Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC, United States

Live staking involves taking dormant cuttings of a living tree and planting them along the river’s edge. For the remainder of 2023, our live staking goals prioritize improving riparian habitat connectivity at high-priority stream sites in the Watauga drainage following the historic Ward's dam removal.

First Day Hike in the Brasstown Wilderness near Young Harris, GA

Miller Trek Trailhead Young Harris, GA, United States

Join MountainTrue's Western Regional director on the first day of the New Year for a moderate 6-mile loop hike in the Brasstown Wilderness. The trail climbs at a consistent rate of 500 ft/mile for almost three miles, skirting around Rocky Knob where we'll take a short spur trail out to some rock outcrops for lunch and amazing views of both Hiawassee and Young Harris.

Free