Swim Guide Launch and Volunteer Training in Banner Elk, NC 5/12/22
2022-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

State of the River: How Land Use Planning Can Make or Break Water Quality-- with Gray Jernigan & Hartwell Carson
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
On Thursday, May 12 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Hendersonville Green Drinks presents the fourth of our four-part webinar series entitled Good Growth Makes Good Sense. The guest speakers will be MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper, Hartwell Carson, and MountainTrue’s Central Regional Director, Gray Jernigan. The presentation, State of the River: How Land Use Planning Can Make or Break Water Quality is in direct response to public input, as reflected in the results of the early phases of Henderson County’s 2045 Comprehensive Planning process. This special monthly series is a collaboration between MountainTrue and Conserving Carolina.
Click here to read Hartwell and Gray’s op-ed detailing the important relationship between water quality and land-use planning in relation to Henderson County’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR.

Previous Good Growth Makes Good Sense presentations:

February 10- Smart Growth: Looking to the Past to Plan for Our Future – Chris Joyell

March 10- The Value of Conserving Open Space and Farmland – Tom Fanslow

April 14- Nature for All: Planning for Inclusive Greenways, Trails, and Parks – Rebekah Robinson

Waiting List: Rattlesnake Lodge Wildflower Hike Near Asheville NC (5-14-22)
2022-05-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States
At this time, the Rattlesnake Lodge Wildflower Hike is sold out. Please fill out the form below to add your name to the waiting list. If a spot opens up on the trip, we will contact those interested in the order they have signed up on the waiting list. Thank you.

Rhythm & Brews Waste Station Volunteers Needed in Hendersonville, NC 5/19/22
2022-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | NC
Are you passionate about sustainability/waste management? Join the Rhythm and Brews event on Thursday, May 19th and volunteer with MountainTrue’s Recycling Team to educate participants and monitor the waste station! In this position, you’d be monitoring the waste stations to make sure folks are putting compostables, recycling, and trash in the appropriate bins.
To sign up look for the term Waste Station Educator, which indicates how volunteers will help educate attendees on why it’s important to keep the waste stream sorted properly.
Volunteer at Rhythm & Brews

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Walk in Robbinsville, NC 5/20/22
2022-05-20 10:00 - 14:30 | NC

High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday 5/20/22
2022-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | NC

Pop-up Broad River Headwaters Fun Float near Shelby, NC 5/21/22
2022-05-21 10:00 - 15:00 | NC

Trash Trout Cleanout at Middle Fork Greenway in Blowing Rock, NC 5/24/22
2022-05-24 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at the Middle Fork Greenway on May 24th from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

First Day of the Swim Guide Sampling Season in the High Country
2022-05-25 | NC
Fill out the form below to add your name to the volunteer list for the swim guide sampling. Volunteers will be collecting samples every Wednesday through the summer.

Waiting List: Guided River Snorkel in Banner Elk, NC 5/28/22
2022-05-28 10:00 - 14:00 | NC

Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC 5/29/22
2022-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC on May 29th from 3-5 p.m. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Valle Crucis beautiful! We will be meeting at the picnic tables at Valle Crucis Park at 3 p.m.

June Microplastics Sampling in the High Country
2022-05-30 - 2022-06-05 | NC
Fill out the form below to add your name to the volunteer list for sampling for microplastics. Sampling will take place the first week of every month. Thank you!

Jackson Park BioBlitz in Hendersonville, NC 6/4/22
2022-06-04 09:00 - 13:00 | NC

Buck Creek BioBlitz near Hayesville, NC 6/5/22
2022-06-05 14:00 - 17:00 | NC

Trash Trout Cleanout at Winklers Creek in Boone, NC 6/7/22
2022-06-07 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at Winklers Creek on June 6th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be meeting at the Picnic Tables near the baseball field. Reach out to Hannah Woodburn @ hannah@mountaintrue.org or Kylie Barnes @ hcwqa@mountaintrue.org with any additional questions on the meetup location!

Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday at the Boone Greenway 6/9/22
2022-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Boone Greenway, 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC, 28607
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at the Boone Greenway on June 9th from 3-5 p.m.We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Boone beautiful! We will meet at the picnic tables by greenway parking off of MLK Jr street!

VWIN Sampling Weekend in the High Country 6/11/22-6/12/22
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-12 | NC
Come join the VWIN Sampling weekend on June 11th and 12th. Fill out the contact form below to add your name to the volunteer list.

An Evening with Bill McKibben: Bold Action for a Livable Planet
2022-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Collider, Suite 401, 1 Haywood St., Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Join us for a robust conversation with climate activist Bill McKibben at The Collider in Downtown Asheville! MountainTrue is proud to be a sponsor of this event to raise funds for the Neighbor to Neighbor Low Income Solar Program.

Click here to purchase tickets

From 7-8:00 p.m., you’ll enjoy music from local bluegrass band Zoe and Cloyd and heavy hors d’oeuvres from a local caterer. From 8-9:00 p.m., you’ll hear from Bill McKibben and have an opportunity to have his latest book signed. Books are available for purchase from Malaprops Books. A Gandhi Peace Award Winner & Environmental Scholar, McKibben will relay his vision for climate change action in a red state, along with what keeps him motivated and hopeful. McKibben is a co-founder of 350.org and Third Act.
Event date and time: June 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Collider (1 Haywood Street, 4th floor, Asheville NC 28801)
Tickets: $25-60. MountainTrue members receive a discounted ticket price. Equitable access passes are available for BIPOC — please email office@greenbuilt.org to learn more. Please RSVP by June 10.

Rhythm & Brews Waste Station Volunteers Needed in Hendersonville, NC 6/16/22
2022-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | NC
Are you passionate about sustainability/waste management? Join the Rhythm and Brews event on Thursday, June 16th and volunteer with MountainTrue’s Recycling Team to educate participants and monitor the waste station! In this position, you’d be monitoring the waste stations to make sure folks are putting compostables, recycling, and trash in the appropriate bins.
To sign up look for the term Waste Station Educator, which indicates how volunteers will help educate attendees on why it’s important to keep the waste stream sorted properly.
Volunteer at Rhythm & Brews

Broad River Race Day and Fun Float near Boiling Springs, NC 6/18/22
2022-06-18 13:00 - 17:00 | NC

Trash Trout Cleanout at the Middle Fork Greenway in Boone, NC 6/21/22
2022-06-21 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Come join the Trash Trout cleanout at the Middle Fork Greenway on June 21st from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Waiting List: Lewis Creek Preserve Nature Walk in Hendersonville, NC 6/23/22
2022-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 | NC

Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC 6/23/22
2022-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 | NC
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC on June 23rd from 3-5 p.m.

River Cleanup with Wicked Weed in Asheville, NC 6-25-22
2022-06-25 13:00 - 16:30 | NC

Guided River Snorkel near Sugar Grove, NC 7/1/22
2022-07-01 16:00 - 18:00 | NC

Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Green Valley Park in Todd, NC 7/7/22
2022-07-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Valley Community Park, 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Come join the Nonnative Invasive Plant workday at Green Valley Park in Todd, NC on July 7th from 3-5 p.m. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Western NC beautiful!

Broad River Summer Sweep near Boiling Springs, NC 7/10/22
2022-07-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Lake Houser, Township 2, Boiling Springs, NC, 28017, United States

Invasive Plant Walk and Talk in Hendersonville, NC 7/13/22
2022-07-13 09:30 - 11:30 | NC

Shaping North Carolina's Clean Energy Future Webinar
2022-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | NC

Nonnative Invasive Plant Removal Workday at Green Valley Park in Todd, NC 7/21/22
2022-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Valley Community Park, 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
