MountainTrue

Earth Day Celebration at New Belgium Brewing
2018-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
After a month of lending a hand, expanding environmental knowledge, and enjoying the beauty of WNC its time to celebrate all the good work the community has done. Come join us at New Belgium for some beer and good times!

Earth Day Vigil
2018-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NE, 28801, United States
The Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina, a program of MountainTrue, invites you to join us for a vigil celebrating God’s creation and calling on people of faith to care for it. We will gather outside of First Baptist Church for an afternoon of song, reflection, and to hear messages of inspiration and action from local faith and community leaders. All are welcome!

Budget Advocacy 101
2018-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | YWCA, 185 South French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801
Elected officials from City of Asheville and Buncombe County will be making big decisions about government budgets in the next few months. This workshop will help you be an advocate for good community investment.
Co-sponsored by Just Economics of WNC, BeLoved Asheville, Children First CIS of Buncombe County, MountainTrue, YWCA of Asheville this evening will be a time to come together in community to learn more about how we can help to shape budgets that impact our lives every day.
The event will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the YWCA 185 South French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. A family dinner will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the workshop. Please RSVP by commenting in the event if you need childcare (include the number of children and ages). Childcare is limited so we will respond to your comment to confirm.
ABout the workshop: Budgets tell us much about what we value collectively and how we invest community dollars significantly impacts people and issues that we care about. In this interactive workshop, we will learn about the content of budgets from the local, state, and federal levels. We will learn about the timelines and process for budget decisions. And we will learn the best ways to advocate for change in terms of budget priorities and government spending.

Lemon Gap Restoration Workday
2018-05-01 09:00 - 15:00 | North Carolina
Come help MountainTrue and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to preserve our native biodiversity by engaging in the fight against non-native invasive plants! During this work day you will learn about species dynamics and ecology of the Southern Appalachians while helping to eradicate the invasive species that threaten our forest communities. This event will take place at the beautiful Lemon Gap near the Tennessee border (the times for this event includes travel time).
Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes to this event and bring lots of water and a lunch! MountainTrue and the ATC will provide all tools and instruction necessary. Fill out the form below to sign up!

12th Annual Spring Green Bash
2018-05-05 | Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
It’s time for Saluda’s best block party of the year! This year’s Bash will benefit Mountain True’s Green Riverkeeper program and will feature live music by Time Sawyer and local legend Aaron Burdett, beer by Oskar Blues, Subaru demos by Prestige Subaru, a kayak raffle by Liquid Logic Kayaks, and footwear demos by Astral Designs. For more information or to make reservations for any of the amazing adventures prior to the party (see schedule below), please call Green River Adventures at 828-749-2800. We look forward to seeing everyone on May 5th!
Upper Green Inflatable Kayak Trip: 8:30am-12:30pm
Big Bradley Waterfall Rappel: 9:00am-1:00pm
Waterfall Trek: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Lower Green Inflatable Kayak Trip: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Lower Green Inflatable Kayak Trip: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Time Sawyer opens for the Aaron Burdett Band: 5:00pm
Aaron Burdett Band: 6:00pm

Creative Intervention Event
2018-05-05 15:00 - 21:00 | Broadway Cultural Gateway Study Area, Broadway Street to N. Lexington, Walnut Street to Woodfin, Asheville, NC, 28801
Have you ever experienced the gritty charm of downtown Asheville’s largely undiscovered Carolina Lane? Perhaps you are more familiar with its more famous cousin, Chicken Alley? On May 5, these alleyways and nearby streets will host a Creative Intervention – that is, a one-day event that prototypes design interventions and art-based solutions that shift how the public interacts with urban spaces.
The event is free and open to the public. It is one component of the Broadway Cultural Gateway project, an effort to transform Broadway Street into a central artery for a vibrant arts and cultural district stretching from its intersection with Woodfin Street to the cultural attractions of Pack Place.
Activities include:

art installations and live performances by UNC-Asheville students and faculty Temporary Pop-up Makerspace & ‘Repair Cafe’ at the Center for Craft, including interactive activities offered by Center for Craft, Penland School of Crafts, UNCA STEAM Studio, Horse & Hero, Roots & Wings, Asheville Makers, Diamond Brand, Echoview Fiber Mill.

“Ghost Signs” Historic Tour with Jack Thomson of the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County

LEAF Easel Rider Van

Blue Ridge Public Radio pop-up cafe

Buchi Kombucha

Asheville Buskers Collective

American Myth Center

RSVP with the Facebook event to let us know you’re coming. See you there!

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Landscaping With Native Plants
2018-05-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, May 10, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Wes Burlingame, an active volunteer with the Hendersonville Tree Board, Bullington Gardens, the Hendersonville Food Co-Op, Conserving Carolina (formerly CMLC), Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, and his favorite botanical gardens. Burlingame will address how to identify and utilize native plants in your home garden. He believes in the healing power of our plants to repair the damage of thoughtless development.
Who: Wes Burlingame
What: May Green Drinks topic: Landscaping with Native Plants
When: May 10, 2018 – 5:30 networking, 6:00 presentation
Where: Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC
Burlingame propagated and grew native plants for 30 years at Laurel Springs Nursery in Hendersonville, NC until his retirement in 2012. The meadows and forests of the Southern Appalachians provide inspiration for his native landscape designs, with “Nature as the Teacher.” Wes was a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand, where he continues to explore. More recently, he has been designing and planting native landscapes in support of people, wildlife, and conservation. Burlingame enjoys training others to both use and appreciate native plants.

About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee 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. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Play for Clean Water
2018-05-11 17:00 - 22:00 | The Salvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
The Waggoner Team with Movement Mortgage, Matt and Molly team of Keller Williams, and 98.1 The River present George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic with opener, Lyric. MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper works with the Yoto River Waterkeeper in Togo to provide safe, potable water, and proceeds from the show will fund a drinking water well in rural west Africa.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and legendary funk act, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will light up the Salvage Station on Friday May 11, to raise money for drinking water wells in Togo, West Africa. George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the ’70s, twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late-’60s heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Sly Stone. Decades of hits followed and Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic continue to wow crowds with some of the best live shows around.
Get your tickets here!

Richmond Hill Park Restoration Initiative
2018-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Hill Park, 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Richmond Hill is Asheville’s only forested park and is a haven for both dogs and their owners. However, several acres of this unique urban ecosystem are overrun by non-native invasive plants. These invasives pose a threat not only to our native plant species but also to our furry friends. Multi-flora rose is among several non-native invasive species present in the park. This rose is from Japan and has very sharp thorns that can harm our pets. Many of these species have the ability to grow at an alarming rate and, if left unchecked, could overgrow the walking and biking paths in Richmond Hill Park. Please join us as we take Richmond Hill Park back and restore native plants, making it a safer and more beautiful place to walk our pets!
Be sure to wear long sleeves and pants as well as closed-toe shoes to this event. We will provide all other equipment necessary! We also ask that you leave your pets at home for this work day. We hope to see you there!

No Man’s Land Pre-Show Conversation with Women of Adventure
2018-05-16 17:45 - 19:30 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

No Man's Land Film Festival
2018-05-16 19:45 - 21:30 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, Nantahala Outdoor Center and RECOVER Brands are excited to present the first No Man’s Land Film Festival in Western North Carolina! Join MountainTrue, venue host, New Belgium Brewing, and our generous sponsors in a celebration of bold and inspiring women who love adventure and have a passion for the outdoors.
MountainTrue and No Man’s Land Film Festival both aim to cultivate a deep interest in exploring the vastness of our planet and increase access to the great outdoors for everyone. Join us as we showcase short films about incredible female athletes and conservationists and the uniquely wild places they love and protect. Doors are at 7:45 p.m. and the event starts at 8:15 p.m. This event is free and open to all!
Mirnavator – playing at the No Man’s Land Film Festival

Wildfire & Wildflower Hike at Wesser Creek
2018-05-19 09:00 - 16:00 | North Carolina
In the Fall of 2016, wildfires raged throughout Western North Carolina, leaving destruction in their wake. But were there positive outcomes from these fires? Join MountainTrue Ecologist & Public Lands Director Bob Gale for a Wildfire and Wildflower hike on May 19th, 2018. We’ll be doing a moderate hike on Wesser Creek Trail in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. Bob will discuss the effects 2016’s wildfire had on this area, while pointing out lovely spring flowers along the way!
We’ll walk about 4.5 miles total along the Wesser Creek Trail in an area that was burned in the Fall 2016 regional wildfires. The trail is narrow in places and has a few obstacles to be aware of, so hikers should be prepared for a moderate hike through a beautiful terrain.
What to Bring:
-Hiking boots, lunch & snacks, water bottle (make sure to bring lots of water!), sturdy clothing to hike in, camera, sunscreen, medications for any allergies, etc.
*Be prepared for rainy or cold weather – raincoat, warm jacket/layers as needed*
Space is limited to 20 hikers, sign up below!

Join Us for the Blackrock Bio Blitz
2018-06-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryson Park, 585 Chipper Curve Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779

Hendersonville Green Drinks: From Brownfield to Brewery, Building our East Coast Home in Asheville, NC
2018-06-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Have you ever wondered why New Belgium – one of the biggest names in craft beer – chose to open a secondary location in Asheville? On Thursday, June 14, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Sarah Fraser, the Sustainability Specialist for New Belgium Brewing in Asheville. She will discuss how and why the craft brewer selected Asheville as their new home and the work that went into rehabilitating their 18 acre campus, including brownfield remediation, stream restoration and native landscaping.
Who: Sarah Fraser, Sustainability Specialist for New Belgium Brewing
What: June Green Drinks Topic: From brownfield to brewery, building our East Coast home in Asheville, NC
When: June 14, 2018 – 5:30 networking, 6:00 presentation
Where: Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC
Sarah Fraser is the sustainability specialist at 100% employee-owned New Belgium Brewing in Asheville, NC. Sarah is part of a sustainability team that supports the Company’s environmental stewardship programs and engages Asheville coworkers in making progress toward the company’s ambitious energy, water, emissions and waste reduction goals. When she isn’t busy helping New Belgium reach its sustainability goals, you can find Sarah in the great outdoors, doing anything from backpacking, trail running and biking, to birdwatching, beekeeping and learning about the native flora of the Southern Appalachians.

About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee 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. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Dad's Day River Cleanup in the High Country
2018-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States
Join us for our annual Dad’s Day Cleanup. A family friendly afternoon of cleaning up trash and flood debris. Volunteers will meet in VC Park and spread the love up and downriver. Cleanup from 1-3. Trash bags provided. Bring waders if you have them.

Lewis Creek Preserve Nature Walk
2018-06-19 09:00 - 11:00 | North Carolina
Lewis Creek Preserve is an eight-acre preserve protected and managed by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, will lead a slow hike along the trail, interpreting the plant life, wildflowers, and value of pollinators on this property. The visit includes a boardwalk which overlooks an example of the remaining rare Southern Appalachian Bog ecosystems. Bob and MountainTrue have special expertise in managing these bogs and in addressing their threats, including non-native invasive plants.
We will meet at the Edneyville Community Center and carpool to the trailhead. All are welcome on this FREE hike! Sign up below.

Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom
2018-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | The Collider, Suite 401, 1 Haywood St., Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Join MountainTrue and the Sierra Club for a screening of Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom at the Collider. This film takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These individuals are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities. These stories are proof that America does not need to choose between keeping our lights on and protecting our communities. Critically, Reinventing Power underscores the notion that we don’t have to sacrifice jobs for a clean environment. Supporting a clean energy future means building a better, more prosperous future for everyone. Over the film’s 50 minutes, you’ll meet people in eight states whose lives were changed by the renewable energy industry while exploring various aspects of the clean energy industry from innovation to installation.

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup and Party- Wicked Weed
2018-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Wicked Weed, 91 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at Wicked Weed for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet Woodfin River Park on the French Broad River and will be shuttled to the Asheville River District. We will then float and cleanup back to Woodfin picking up trash along the way. Wicked Weed will host us for beers after the float. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact the French Broad Riverkeeper with any questions at hartwell@mountaintrue.org or Anna@mountaintrue.org.

Wedge at Foundation- Riverkeeper Beer Series
2018-07-07 13:00 - 17:30 | The Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at the Wedge at Foundation for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at the Wedge at Foundation and will be shuttled to the Swannanoa River, where we will float back to the Wedge with boats full of trash. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact the French Broad Riverkeeper with any questions at hartwell@mountaintrue.org or Anna@mountaintrue.org.

Where Does Our Water Come From?
2018-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | William DeBruhl Water Plant, 1370 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778
On average Americans use between 80 to 100 gallons of water per day, but have you ever wondered where the water from the tap originates? Join MountainTrue for a free tour of the William DeBruhl Water Plant in Swannanoa. The DeBruhl Plant is an award winner for outstanding turbidity removal and offers beautiful views of the Bee Tree Reservoir. Come for this unique opportunity to learn how our water is purified before it appears in our taps. Spots are limited, so sign up today!

Summer Fire Ecology Hike at Lover's Leap
2018-07-21 08:00 - 15:00 | North Carolina
In the April of 2016, a wildfire ignited on Silvermine Creek and went on to burn over 5,000 acres of forest near Hot Springs. But were there positive outcomes from these fires? Join MountainTrue Ecologists Bob Gale and Josh Kelly for a Fire Ecology hike on July 21st, 2018. We’ll be doing a slightly strenuous hike on the Lover’s Leap and Silvermine trails near Hot Springs. We will explore the effects of the fire after two years on a hike with scenic views of the French Broad River from Lover’s Leap. Along the way, we will stop to identify trees, flowers, and appreciate the views.
Hikers should expect a 5 mile journey with about 700 feet of elevation change. The trail is narrow in places and has a few obstacles to be aware of, so hikers should be prepared for a slightly strenuous through a beautiful terrain. We expect it will be a hot day, so please dress accordingly.
What to Bring:
-Hiking boots, lunch & snacks, water bottle (make sure to bring lots of water!), sturdy clothing to hike in, camera, sunscreen, medications for any allergies, etc.
*Be prepared for rainy or hot weather
Space is limited to 20 hikers, sign up below!

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup, Paddle, Party- Catawba Brewery
2018-07-21 13:00 - 17:30 | Catawba Brewing Company, 63 Brook Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters Catawba Brewery in Biltmore Village for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at Catawba Brewery and will be shuttled by French Broad Outfitters up the Swannanoa River, where we will float back to the brewery with boats full of trash. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact or the French Broad Riverkeeper with any questions hartwell@mountaintrue.org or Anna@mountaintrue.org.

Michael Franti & Spearhead: Stay Human Tour
2018-07-27 17:00 - 22:00 | The Salvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Michael Franti & Spearhead return to Asheville on Friday, July 27 to headline the Riverkeeper Beer Series at the Salvage Station for the second year in a row. The show is presented by MountainTrue and 98.1 The River, with proceeds supporting the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper – a MountainTrue program that serves as the primary protector and watchdog of the French Broad River Watershed.
Click here to get your tickets!
PARKING: The Salvage Station has limited onsite parking with a fee structure designed to incentivize carpooling. Proceeds will benefit MountainTrue and the French Broad Riverkeeper. Cars with 3 or more passengers can park for free. Cars with 2 people cost $5 and cars with just 1 person cost $10 to park in this lot. Alternatively, there is free parking with a shuttle service running from 6pm until 11pm to and from the Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 36 Montford Ave. Further free parking with shuttle pick up is available at Isaac Dickson Elementary School at 125 Hill St. and also at Montford North Star Academy at 90 Montford Ave. The closest shuttle pick up point to the North Star Academy parking lot is the Chamber of Commerce pick up point on Hill St.
“Michael Franti & Spearhead brought such amazing energy to Asheville last year that it was a no-brainer to bring him back for this year’s French Broad Riverkeeper Concert,” says French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson. “Asheville loves Michael and he seems to love us back. Last year he took a surprise tubing float down the French Broad before jumping on stage.”
Michael Franti is a world-renowned musician, filmmaker, and humanitarian who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. Franti believes in using music as a vehicle for positive change and is revered for his energetic live shows, political activism, worldwide philanthropy efforts and authentic connection to his global fan base known as the SOULROCKER FAM.
Tickets: On sale at the Salvage Station or online at SalvageStation.com for Michael Franti on Wednesday March 28 at 10am for Michael Franti fan club members and will go on sale to the public on Friday March 30 at 10am. General admission tickets are $33.50 and include a download of Franti’s new album. VIP tickets are $110 and include a VIP pre party from 5-7pm at the Salvage Station, an acoustic performance by Michael, fully catered meal, booze at the pre party, and a special roped off viewing area with a private bar.

Music in the Valle: The Worthless Son-in-Laws
2018-07-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States
Valle Crucis Community Park’s summer concert series is back and on July 27, MountainTrue and the Watauga Riverkeeper will be sponsoring the show! Headliners, The Worthless Son-in-Laws are “an indie-rock Americana alt.dad-rock transcendental giant-beard some-pig terrific humble band from Boone, North Carolina.” Join us in the High Country for great music, great times and to support MountainTrue!
The event is free, but a $5 donation for individuals or $10 donation for families is suggested. There will be food available at the concert. Seating is not provided, so be sure to bring your chairs or blankets.

Riverkeeper Float Fest
2018-07-29 10:00 - 17:00 | North Carolina
Join the Watauga Riverkeeper, Appalachian Mountain Brewery and River & Earth Adventures for a float down the New River!
Come out for the long-awaited Riverkeeper Float Fest sponsored by the We Can So You Can Foundation and Appalachian Mountain Brewery, and hosted by River & Earth Adventures. Proceeds benefit MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper and help protect clean water in the High Country.
This will be a family-friendly, experiential educational event and a fun day out on the water. Tickets for floats are sorted into three launch times to keep the river from getting too crowded, but all participants are welcome all day at the River and Earth Adventures outpost for the festival. The riverside fest will have a barbecue with volleyball, cornhole and other yard games. MountainTrue staff and Riverkeepers will lead environmental education activities including kick-net sampling for macro invertebrates, snorkel tours and watershed modeling.
Appalachian Mountain Brewery will offer local craft beer tastings. River & Earth Adventures will provide tubes and shuttles. Ticket price includes free shuttle from Boone. BBQ, grill items and beer will be for sale on site.
Click here to purchase your float tickets!

Annual French Broad River Paddle Trip
2018-08-01 08:00 - 2018-08-03 17:00 | North Carolina

Riverkeeper Beer Series at New Belgium
2018-08-10 13:00 - 18:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at New Belgium for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at New Belgium and will be shuttled to the Swannanoa River, where we will float back to the Craven Street boat access with boats full of trash. We can then walk to the Wedge for beer, live music, and prizes. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul.

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NC Department of Environmental Quality Public Hearing on Duke Energy Permit
2018-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 | South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803
DEQ is holding a public hearing on August 22 at 6 p.m. at the South Buncombe Library at 260 Overlook Road to hear from the community on Duke’s proposal to modify their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit for Asheville. While analysis of this proposal and talking points are forthcoming, we encourage you to plan to attend and push DEQ to protect the French Broad River against toxic coal ash pollution and make Duke Energy clean up its coal ash at Asheville safely and responsibly.

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup, Paddle, Party- HiWire
2018-08-25 13:00 - 17:30 | French Broad Outfitters, 230 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River at French Broad Outfitters for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, cleanup our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party. HiWire will have a tap takeover will tasty Riverkeeper Beer, as well as all their usual favorites.
Participants will meet at French Broad Outfitters and will be shuttled up Hominy Creek and the French Broad River, where we will float back to the after party with live music and HiWire beer on tap at French Broad Outfitters, with boats full of trash. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

Building Our City Speaker Series: Michelle Mapp
2018-08-28 17:30 - 19:00 | YMI Cultural Center, 39 S Market St, Asheville, NC, 28801
Asheville is a community on the rise. The design of our community impacts how we interact with the space around us and with each other, and influences how we live. Join us for this five-part speaker series featuring national experts on urban design, planning, placemaking, transportation and other community development topics to explore the role of thoughtful design in building livable communities. These deep-dive community conversations are dedicated to creating a better understanding of the role design plays in the growth of Asheville and its surrounding regions.
This month’s speaker is Michelle Mapp who serves as the CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund, a nonprofit, mission based lender that has facilitated the development of more than $246 million in community development projects throughout South Carolina. A certified Housing Development Finance Professional, Michelle has been with SCCLF for 11 years and has served in her current capacity for the past 6 years.
Reserve your spot here!
