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2022 Hiwassee Watershed Gala
2022-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hackney Warehouse, 11 Railroad St., Murphy, NC, 28906, United States
The 15th Annual Watershed Gala and Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award presentation is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The Gala and Award presentation will be held in person at the Hackney Warehouse. We hope you will join us for a delightful evening of laughter, fun, and camaraderie… and to help honor this year’s Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award winner!
Tickets are $30 per person — each ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets (beer, wine, and soft drinks). Ticket sales conclude on Thursday, April 21.
For full event info and to register. click here.

BioBlitz at Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC 4/30/22
2022-04-30 | NC

Wildflower Walk and Garlic Mustard Pull at Max Patch 5/5/22
2022-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 | NC

Lake Adger Community Celebration in Mill Spring, NC 5/7/22
2022-05-07 11:00 - 16:00 | NC

High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday 5/7/22
2022-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | NC

2022 Spring Green Bash
2022-05-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
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Get ready for an exciting day full of kayaking trips, waterfall rappelling, treks, cold beer, and good music when the Spring Green Bash — Saluda’s favorite river and block party — returns on May 7!

Purchase your raffle ticket

The whole Green River community is invited to the Spring Green Bash block party at Green River Adventures in downtown Saluda, NC. We’ll enjoy great beer from Oskar Blues Brewing and music by Aaron Burdett. We’ll also announce the winner of the charity raffle for a Liquidlogic Coupe XP kayak, a whitewater kayak valued at $1,000! Proceeds from the raffle benefit MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper – the protector and defender of the Green River Watershed.
The party will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the parking lot for Green River Adventures at 111 E Main St., Saluda, NC 28773.

Where: Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NCWhen: Saturday, May 7, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

HOW TO ENTER THE RAFFLE:1. Enter online by completing this form and paying with credit card, OR
2. Pay cash in person at the event on May 7.

Read what Liquidlogic has to say about their Coupe XP: “Versatility is the name of the game these days. This one-of-a-kind hybrid design is fun, stable, easy to paddle and is as comfortable on rivers and lakes as it is riding your favorite ocean break. The Coupe is the choice when looking for one sit on top that can and will do it all.” Estimated value: $1,000.
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS: Winner will be selected and announced at random at the Spring Green Bash at Green River Adventures on Saturday, May 07, 2022 @ 8:00 PM. If the winner is not present, s/he will be notified by telephone, mail and/or email. If potential winner(s) cannot be reached after 10 days from first notification attempt, or if an entrant is found to be ineligible, or a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such prize will be forfeited and alternate winner(s) will be selected by random drawing.
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees and board directors of MountainTrue and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
TAX OBLIGATIONS: The winner is responsible for all federal taxes (25% MSRP minus the wager). All local and state taxes and fees are the sole responsibility of the winner. MountainTrue will file IRS Form W2-G with Internal Revenue Service reporting the value of the prize as income to the winner. Winner must show proof of social security number to MountainTrue. This is for tax recording purposes only, and will be not be used or released for any other purposes.
For further information, please call MountainTrue at 828-692-0385 ext. 1004
Ticket purchases are non-refundable and are not tax-deductible. By entering the raffle, participants agree that MountainTrue, its agents and employees have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind which result from the date of award. The prize is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash. MountainTrue may use winner’s name and likeness for publicity purposes without further compensation. MountainTrue is not responsible for any failure of communication or failure of the Internet or its website. MountainTrue reserves the right to modify these rules and will give prompt announcement of any rule changes. All decisions of MountainTrue are final and binding in all matters related to this raffle.

Swim Guide Launch and Volunteer Training in Banner Elk, NC 5/12/22
2022-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | 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
