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MountainTrue Post Hurricane Helene Big Hungry clean-up near Flat Rock, NC 5/3

Please join your Green Riverkeeper and MountainTrue's Cleanup Coordinator to clean up Big Hungry at the confluence of Big Hungry and Green River at the put-in of the Narrows. We will work to remove trash and debris from the banks of Big Hungry. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up, and a hike in is required that is about 3/4 of a mile (so meaning 3/4 of a mile out as well). If you are crossing the riverbed at any point to reach trash on smaller islands, please come dressed to get wet. (You are more than welcome to wear waders if you choose.) This cleanup will require hands-on work in unstable areas, so being able to maneuver around downed debris and tough to reach areas is required. This will be a more strenuous cleanup, so please be prepared.

May Day Floats on the Broad River: Casar to Delight 5/3 (Polkville, NC)

NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat launch 4933 Casar Road, Polkville, NC

Join your Broad Riverkeeper in the South Mountain Foothills for a fun paddle on the cool shady waters of the First Broad River. Just downstream from the South Mountain Game Lands and one of our few Outstanding Resource Waters, this is some of the cleanest and life-filled water in the Broad River basin.

$15 – $25

Trout Fest and Blowing Rock Trout Derby in Blowing Rock, NC 5/3

The Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Come visit your local Riverkeeper team and celebrate clean water with us in Blowing Rock. Our team will have a booth at The Speckled Trout Outfitters, ready to talk about water quality, native plants, and conservation efforts in the High Country. Troutfest will be all weekend long from Friday, May 2nd-Sunday, May 4th, and we will be celebrating fishing in the High Country with family-friendly activities, giveaways, friendly competition, great food, great drinks, and great company: https://www.thespeckledtroutoutfitters.com/events/troutfest

Green Drinks: Localization & Food Crisis (Hendersonville, NC) 5/8

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

The post-World War II of the 40’s and 50’s shifted the food paradigm from local to high-yield crops and grocery stores. Steeped in an economy of convenience, this system provides on-demand food, but has shown devastating impacts on the environment, health, and community. Could a shift back to local be the answer to these 3 top issues faced today?

Join us for a discussion entitled, “Localization; the answer to more than just the environmental crisis?” with Tia Wackerhagen, RN, BSN, Food and Agriculture Committee Co-chair, and member of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments.

Nature Yoga & Forest Bathing in Highlands, NC 5/9

Dixon Woods Park Dixon Woods Park, Highlands, NC

Join MountainTrue for a rejuvenating experience of nature yoga and forest bathing in Highlands, NC. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. Immerse yourself in gentle yoga movements surrounded by nature and unwind in the serene forest. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, relax, and be in community with others.

FREE

May Days on the First Broad River Paddle Trail, Delight to Lawndale, NC 5/10

Join your Broad Riverkeeper for another Saturday on the First Broad River. This section of the river is wider and sandier than upstream as the river transitions from the Foothills into the Piedmont.

Meet up at another brand new NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat launch (Delight Road PFA, Polkville, NC) at 10:00 am sharp! We will unload the boats and gear, then take all the vehicles to the take-out spot and shuttle back to begin paddling. This section is approximately 7 miles. We will be on the water for about 4.5 hours, including a stop for lunch. The takeout will be at our new Lawndale Park, part of the Stagecoach Greenway https://stagecoachgreenway.com/

$15 – $25

2025 CCA Summit: Faith-Based Organizing & Theological Action in the Wake of Helene near Asheville, NC-POSTPONED

Montreat Conference Center-Anderson Auditorium 303 Lookout Rd., Montreat, NC

While we remain deeply excited about this training, we have decided to postpone the event as we continue the process of hiring two key staff members: an Organizing Director for MountainTrue and an Organizer for the Creation Care Alliance. We believe these roles are essential to fully supporting our covenant partners and making this training as impactful and meaningful as possible.

$40

MountainTrue Post Hurricane Helene river clean-up in Buncombe County, NC 5/17

Come join the French Broad Riverkeeper as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County. We will be removing trash and debris along the riparian areas as we float down the French Broad River. We will bring boats to transport the trash while others paddle near the banks to pick up debris.
**Prior experience with boating is required.

May Days on the First Broad River Paddle Trail, Double Shoals to Zion, NC 5/17

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

The third consecutive Saturday in May on the First Broad River with your Broad Riverkeeper. This section of river has long been a favorite for locals. The owner of Double Shoals Cotton Mill has permitted us for the last 12 years to access the river at the beautiful and historic site. This part of the river has many beautiful rock outcroppings and fun little rapids.

Meet up right behind the mill at 10:00 am sharp! We will unload the boats and gear, then take all the vehicles to the take-out spot and shuttle back to begin paddling. This section is approximately 6 miles. We will be on the water for about 4 hours, including a stop for lunch.

$15 – $25