Trash Trout Cleanout in Boone, NC 6/28
Boone Fire Station #2 1075 State Farm Rd, Boone, NCWant to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts.
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Michael Franti and Spearhead in Asheville, NC benefiting the French Broad Riverkeeper Program!
The Salvage Station 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 2024 Michael Franti & Spearhead concert at the Salvage Station! We are thrilled to announce TWO nights in 2024: June 28th and 29th! Proceeds from the concert support the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper, a program of MountainTrue and the primary protector and defender of the French Broad River watershed. Get your tickets now!
$50
Beech Mountain Guided Herpetology and River Ecology Evening Hike in Beech Mountain, NC
Buckeye Recreation Center 1330 Pine Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC, United StatesBored on a Friday night and interested in amphibians, reptiles, and river ecology? This is the event for you! Our MountainTrue team is partnering with friends from Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation and Lees McRae to host a guided herpetology/river ecology evening hike!
Michael Franti and Spearhead in Asheville, NC benefiting the French Broad Riverkeeper Program!
The Salvage Station 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 2024 Michael Franti & Spearhead concert at the Salvage Station! We are thrilled to announce TWO nights in 2024: June 28th and 29th! Proceeds from the concert support the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper, a program of MountainTrue and the primary protector and defender of the French Broad River watershed. Get your tickets now!
$50
French Broad River Clean-Up – near Alexander, NC with Pirani 7/2
Alexander River Park 2590 Old Marshall Highway, Alexander, NCIn celebration of Plastic Free July, MountainTrue is partnering with Pirani to clean up the French Broad River! Together, we aim to inspire our community to reduce waste, Leave No Trace, opt for reusables versus single-use items, and adopt sustainable living practices.
Beech Mountain Brewing Co Presents: Bluegrass Jam benefiting MountainTrue in Beech Mountain, NC
Beech Mountain Brewing Co. 1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NCBeech Mountain Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce a special benefit concert featuring bluegrass sensations Shadowgrass, with opener Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road. The event will take place on July 2, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will support MountainTrue and the Colon Cancer Coalition, two organizations dedicated to vital causes in our community.
$15 – $20
MountainTrue Presents Brainy Brews: French Broad River Edition in Asheville, NC
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesHave you ever wondered if the French Broad River is safe to play in? Join MountainTrue's French Broad Riverkeeper, Hartwell Carson, to learn more about the state of the French Broad River and MountainTrue's current initiatives to improve the health of our River, and how you can help.
Green Drinks in Hendersonville, NC: Creating Farm Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events
The Grove at Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesAs extreme weather events continue to pose challenges for farming operations, we must take steps to rally behind our farmers. This is why MountainTrue is conducting a Farm Weather Impact Survey with the help of their newest AmeriCorps Member, Olivia Gray. The survey aims to better understand how extreme weather events affect agricultural production in the Southern Blue Ridge. The information we receive will help guide MountainTrue in tailoring support initiatives, advocating for vital resources, and implementing strategies to support farm resiliency in Western North Carolina. Join Olivia Gray and her project supervisor Erica Shanks for this presentation on the importance of local agriculture and our survey findings so far.
Asheville River Day Cleanup presented by Lua Flora and the French Broad Riverkeeper Team in Asheville, NC-CANCELED
Craven Street River Access 192 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NCDue to unforeseen circumstances, we regret that the French Broad Riverkeeper must cancel the clean-up portion of this event. The music event is happening as planned. We hope you will consider attending to support Lua Flora and the other talented musicians. More information about Asheville River Day Concert can be found here.
French Broad Paddle Trail Clean Up Alexander to Walnut 7/19 near Alexander, NC
Alexander River Park 2590 Old Marshall Highway, Alexander, NCMountainTrue members and the general public are invited to help clean up trash with French Broad Paddle Trail Manager, Jack Henderson. The clean up will focus on the French Broad River between Alexander River Park and Walnut Island River Park in northern Buncombe County. This will be a paddle-based clean up, with the option to stay on land to clean up the access points and roadside areas if paddling is not of interest.