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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French Broad River Hurricane Helene Holiday Clean-up in Marshall 12/19

Barnard Park 1995 Barnard Rd, Marshall, NC

Come join the French Broad Riverkeeper team as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene at Barnard Park. We will be removing trash and debris from the park itself and along the riparian areas upstream, downstream and across the river. Please note that this will be a land-based clean-up (no boats).

Buy Tickets for the 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour Screening in Asheville, NC benefiting MountainTrue (Screening March 6th)

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

It's back!! MountainTrue is excited to bring the Paddling Film Festival World Tour back to Asheville, North Carolina on Thursday, March 6th in honor of World Water Day. World Water Day, held on March 22nd every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater.  

What better way to celebrate than by watching the best paddling films and being in community with other clean water supporters?! You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes, and oceans, push extremes, embrace the paddling lifestyle, and appreciate the wild places. 

$15 – $20

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Clean-up in Alexander 1/18 hosted by United by Blue

Alexander River Park 2590 Old Marshall Highway, Alexander, NC

There is still a large amount of debris along the French Broad River in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Join us in coming together to help the Asheville community by cleaning up the French Broad River. Removing debris from the river will allow for outdoor recreation and tourism to return to the area as well as get rid of any materials that might be leaching harmful chemicals into the water. Now more than ever it is important for us to come together and support communities in need.

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Clean-up near Asheville 1/30

Walnut Island River Park 3042 Old Marshall Hwy, Alexander, NC

Come help the French Broad Riverkeeper team clean up trash and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The exact location will be determined soon and information will be updated on the event listing so save the date and check back soon!

Big Horse Clean Up 2.0 with New River Conservancy in Lansing 2/1

Lansing Creeper Trail Park 114 S Big Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC

Join MountainTrue and other awesome organizations in Lansing, NC, for a clean-up on Big Horse Creek. This cleanup is a collaboration between New River Conservancy, MountainTrue, Keep Ashe Beautiful and Trout Unlimited.

Everett Rd. Transylvania County Clean-up with MountainTrue & Conserving Carolina 2/8

Everett Rd. Clean-up 44 Everett Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC

Come join the French Broad Riverkeeper team and Conserving Carolina as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene in Transylvania County. We will be removing trash and debris along the riparian areas upstream and downstream. Please note this will be a land-based clean up.

Elk River Clean-up near Banner Elk, NC 2/22-CANCELED

Lowe's Food (Banner Elk) 4000 NC-105, Linville, NC

Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. Please check back for other upcoming events! Come join the Clean Water team as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene. We will be removing trash and debris along the riparian areas. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up.

Boone Greenway Trail Clean-up NC 3/7

283 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Boone NC, 28607. 36.204297, -81.651667 283 Martin Luther King Jr. St., Boone, NC

Come join Mountain True as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene. We will be removing trash and debris along the Boone Greenway Trail in the riparian areas. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up.