Watauga Lake Clean Up
Join the Watauga Riverkeeper and the Watauga Watershed Alliance for a clean up on September 18th. On site registration and equipment pick up happening from 9am - 2pm at multiple locations.
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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Urban Bike Tour
Join MountainTrue as we team up with Flying Bikes Tours to take out a fleet of electric bikes! We will still pass through downtown, where Chris Joyell, Director of the Asheville Design Center. will share his extensive knowledge about Asheville's urban core, including stories of how redlining has shaped our city and what the future could hold for Asheville.
$30 – $40
Moonlight Float
Do you love to paddle? Then come paddle with us by the light of the moon! We will meet up at Lake Houser at 7 pm to drop off boats so we can run our shuttles and be back to put in at 7:50 sunset. Due to covid-19, you must have your own shuttle arrangements to get back to the put in this year.
Green River Big Sweep
Lake Adger Marina 4585 State Rd 1138, Mill Spring, NCREGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. Help the Green RiverKeeper and MountainTrue keep the Green River Clean!
This river clean up will be a 4-mile river paddle from Big Rock Access to the Lake Adger Public Marina. We will meet at Lake Adger and then shuttle to put in boats at the Big Rock Access. MountainTrue will provide gloves and trash bags. Please bring your boat, paddle, and lifejacket, water, snacks, sturdy water shoes (no flip-flops), and anything else you need to be comfortable on the river. We have kayaks (and paddles, PFDs, & helmets) available only if you reserve them in advance using our online registration form.
High Country Annual Member Gathering 2021
The Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to rain and storms.
Each year, MountainTrue hosts a gathering of our members to recognize and honor outstanding volunteers, vote on new board members, and reflect on a year of hard work and accomplishments. Join us to recognize and honor MountainTrue's 2021 High Country Volunteer of the Year: Jordan Sellers! We hope to see you there! All attendees are required to be vaccinated.
High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday
Brookshire Park 250 Brookshire Rd., Boone, NC, United StatesJoin members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition on October 14th at Brookshire Park to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Boone beautiful!
Fall Scenic Hike
Join MountainTrue's Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, for a gorgeous and educational hike through Pisgah National Forest. This moderate hike offers breathtaking views of the fall foliage, and if we are lucky, we will catch glimpses of the Monarch Butterfly migration. We will be hiking the Pilot Cove Loop Trail in Pisgah, which is approximately 4 miles long. The trail starts in a lesser-known part of Pisgah National Forest and winds upward among the brightly colored sourwood and black gum trees. After opening up onto a beautiful rocky outcrop, the trails travels through recently logged forested as well as much older sections of forest. There are some steep inclines on this trail, but Bob will be making frequent stops to rest and interpret the flora and fauna.
Western Region Annual Gathering 2021
Big Bear Pavilion 573 E Main St, Franklin, NCEach year, MountainTrue hosts a gathering of our members to recognize and honor outstanding volunteers, vote on new board members, and reflect on a year of hard work and accomplishments. We hope you can join us to recognize and honor MountainTrue’s 2021 Western Region Volunteer of the Year: Tod Fullerton! We are excited to be gathering in person this year and hope you can come connect with us. All attendees are required to be vaccinated.
High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday
Green Valley Community Park 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC, United StatesJoin members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition on October 21st at Green Valley Community Park to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Boone beautiful!
Morning Nonnative Invasive Plant Workday at Island Park, Bryson City
Bryson City Island Park 213 Bryson St, Bryson City, NC, United StatesIn the ongoing partnership to restore native plant diversity at Island Park in Bryson City, NC, MountainTrue and the Tuckaseegee River Alliance are hosting another set of volunteer work sessions on Saturday, October 23rd. Click the link to learn more and register for this event.