In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.
As part of the Forest Planning process for the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests, the Forest Service has evaluated lands, rivers and streams that could be eligible for protection as Wilderness areas or as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Enjoy the an evening of music and fun with the Warren Wilson College Old-Time and Bluegrass Bands. This is a concert to benefit the Creation Care Alliance of WNC. Event is Free. All contributions go to Creation Care Alliance.
The French Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue are combating sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. […]
On Sunday, Nov. 29, residents will gather in Henderson County to add their voices to the thousands of global citizens calling for meaningful climate action from President Obama and the leaders from over 100 countries who will be attending the 21st Conference of the Parties in Paris. This rally takes place on steps of the Historic […]
The Center for Cultural Preservation’s next program COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, REMEMBERING THE FLOOD OF 1916 on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM will explore the history of the area's worst natural disaster nearly 100 years ago. But what have we learned? That flood led to hundreds of mudslides and landslides causing extensive damage and […]
People of all faiths and persuasions are invited to show their support for commitments from global powers to fight climate change at the UN Climate Talks in Paris, November 30 – December 11. The “People’s Pilgrimage for the Paris Climate Talks” will demonstrate that support on December 6 at 2:00 PM with banners and […]
Join us and help restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants at Richmond Hill Park. This is the City of Asheville’s only forested park and is home to many special native plant and animal species! We’ll provide all gloves, equipment and instruction needed. Please bring snacks, water, rain jacket and wear long pants, […]
Join MountainTrue’s Forest Keepers and Margot Wallston, the Hemlock Restoration Initiative Coordinator, as we hike and learn about hemlock ecosystems, the hemlock woolly adelgid, and current efforts to ensure hemlocks survive on North Carolina’s public and private lands. >Click here to register This is an easy-moderate 4-mile hike on well-maintained trails in Montreat with a […]
The French Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue are combating sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. […]
The French Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue are combating sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. […]
