50th Anniversary Celebration of Wild and Scenic Rivers
2018-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join American Rivers, MountainTrue, American Whitewater, and New Belgium Brewing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. This exciting evening includes live music, a screening of the short film 5000 Miles of Wild along with prize giveaways and opportunities to take action on behalf of rivers near and far.
By RSVPing here and taking action at the event you will be entered into the prize drawing for a chance to win awesome prizes like a Yeti flip cooler!
Beer specials include $3 Fat Tire Amber Ale and Fat Tire Belgian White. 100% of tips collected will be donated to nonprofit partners.
Join us to raise a glass and our awareness for the lifeblood of our community and our brewery – RIVERS!

3rd Annual Sarah Sweep!
2018-09-29 10:00 - 22:00 | Double Shoals Mill, 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC, 28150, United States
Join the Broad River Alliance on Sept. 29 for the third annual “Sarah Sweep,” a day-long event to help clean up the Broad River! The event is held to honor the memory of Sarah Spencer, a former river enthusiast and volunteer. Participants in the river cleanup will meet at the Double Shoals Mill at 199 Old Mill Road in Shelby, NC at 10 A.M., and the cleanup will last until 3 or 4.
Sarah Spencer was 26-years-old when she died in a car crash on June 12, 2016. Her friends decided to honor her memory by starting the Sarah Sweep. “Sarah participated in her last official cleanup on my birthday as her gift to me,” Sarah’s mother, Judy Spencer, remembers. “I was told that she did a cleanup every time she was on the river. She always wanted to pick up just one item of trash until there was absolutely no more room in the kayak or canoe.”
After the cleanup, all are welcome to join the afterparty at the Double Shoals Mill for brats (both carnivore and vegetarian options) and vegetables hot off the grill. Food will be served starting at 5 P.M., and live music will begin at 5:30. The lineup is as follows:

Dale Brittain – 5:30 P.M. – 7 P.M.
Roadside Alice – 7 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Red Crayon 8:30 P.M. – 10 P.M.

For the cleanup, participants should bring a boat, water, lunch, sunscreen and gloves. There is a suggested $10 donation for the afterparty to help pay for food and expenses. All profits will be split between Double Shoals Cotton Mill and the Broad River Alliance.
The following volunteers are needed:
River clean up: 20-30
Cooking/prep for the afterparty: 4
Door/gate: 6 (three shifts: 2-5:00, 5-8:00, and 8-10:00, with two people on each shift)

Woodfin Blueway and Greenway -Catch the Wave
2018-10-03 17:00 - 19:30 | French Broad River Academy – Boys Campus, 1990 Riverside Drive, Woodfin, NC, 28804, United States
On October 3rd, join event co-hosts – Asheville Greenworks, Connect Buncombe, French Broad River Academy, Riverlink, and French Broad Riverkeeper/MountainTrue to celebrate great progress to date, to learn more about the project, and to gather with friends. The project design team will be on hand with presentations and to gather your input.
You can purchase tickets for the event here.
Complementary snacks, soft drinks, and beer provided.

Awesome RAFFLE

RPM MAX “Makers’ Edition” whitewater kayak from Dagger Kayaks
Specialized Crosstrail Disc Bicycle from Motion Makers Bike Shop
Manta Ray Angler 12 XT fishing kayak by Native Watercraft
Hala inflatable standup paddleboard from Southern Raft Supply
Homeslice whitewater kayak from Liquid Logic.

Separate drawings for each, and raffle participants will put their ticket(s) toward whichever ltem(s) they wish. **** YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN**** For those unable to attend the event, tickets for the raffle may be purchased here online, and we’ll enter them for you. Winners will be notified by email.

We’re planning for an outdoor event in beautiful fall weather, but there is plenty of indoor space on-site just in case….
Learn more about the project at woodfingreenwayandblueway.org

What's on the Ballot?
2018-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Wondering what you can expect on your ballot this November in Asheville? Join us to learn more about what local, state, and national offices will be on your ballot and what powers and responsibilities those offices actually have. This will be a one and a half hour interactive training co-hosted by Democracy NC, Just Economics, Children First/Communities and Schools, and MountainTrue.

Richmond Hill Park Restoration Work Day
2018-10-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Hill Park, 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

Fall Scenic Hike
2018-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | NC

Oklawaha Greenway Invasive Removal Workday
2018-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Patton Park, 1730 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville , NC, 28791, United States

2018 MountainTrue Annual Gathering
2018-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

Endemic Species Halloween Pub Crawl
2018-10-27 16:00 - 23:00 | NC, United States
Celebrate Halloween and the diversity of the Blue Ridge Mountains by dressing up as one of our unique species and enjoying some of the finest pubs in downtown Asheville. Creativity in costumes is encouraged and don’t be afraid to get puny! For ideas of species to dress up as check out this list. Copy names and paste to your browser for images and information about species. Knowledgeable folks are welcome to add to the list of endemic species. Please invite your friends!

23rd Annual Green River Race
2018-11-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Green River Paradise, 3851 Green River Cove Road, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
Come out to the Narrows section of the Green River to watch the 23rd annual Green River – the most competitive and challenging whitewater paddling race in the country.
Festivities kick off with a Pre-Race Party at the Salvage Station in Asheville on Thursday, November 1st from 6 PM until ($10 at door). The Green Race starts at noon on Saturday, November 3rd, but make sure to account for time to park and hike into the Narrows, and note that the hike down to the race is very steep.
The race will be followed by the Green Race Festival located at Green River Paradise (3851 GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD, SALUDA, NC 28773) starting at 5 PM. Spectator information and festival tickets can be found here. MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper is excited to be a part of all the events as one of the nonprofit beneficiaries of the Green Race Conservation Project. Donate to keep the Green clean here.

WATERMARK Film Screening
2018-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Mushrooming 101
2018-11-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, November 8th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Greg Carter, a local mushroom expert, for his talk entitled “Mushrooming 101: The world of Fungi according to the Fun Guy”.

In 1999, Greg Carter learned how to inoculate oak logs with Shiitake spawn in an effort to make Christmas gifts to give family and friends. After several years of education, research and work making several hundred shiitake logs, his hobby “mushroomed” into a business. Greg opened his farm, Deep Woods Mushrooms, in 2006.

His passion is to educate others of the medicinal properties of mushrooms and to encourage them to grow their own edible mushrooms on the hardwood logs of the Southern Appalachia. Greg now cultivates several varieties of edible and medicinal mushrooms, holds educational workshops and hunt classes, schedules farm tours and inoculation clinics, and offers dinners cooked in his wood fired pizza oven! You can find him at www.deepwoodsmushrooms.net or on Facebook.

Drinks and a limited food menu will be available at Black Bear Coffee. Come at 5:30 to network and get your drinks before the talk at 6pm.

Richmond Hill Invasive Species Removal Workday
2018-11-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Hill Park, 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States

Building Our City Speaker Series: Mitch Silver
2018-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | The Capital Club, 82 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Cities determine their futures by the policies and practices they adopt. Join us for this free four-part speaker series featuring national experts on urban design, planning, placemaking, transportation and other community development topics to explore the role of thoughtful design in building livable communities. On November 13, hear from renowned planner and urbanist, Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver who has lead the New York City Parks Department since 2014. He oversees management, planning and operations of nearly 30,000 acres of parkland, including parks, playgrounds, beaches, marinas, recreation centers, wilderness areas and other assets. Mitchell is continually developing tools for local governance and 21st century urban planning on an international scale; this zealous dedication is reflected throughout his career in his publications and leading role in shaping the built environment
Mr. Silver’s insight is invaluable to Asheville. This visit will focus on the impact of planning and placemaking on physical and mental wellbeing. He will also share learnings from a variety of projects during his role in New York, such as the Community Parks Equity Initiative, Parks without Borders, and Cool Pools and Creative Courts.

Straws Documentary Screening
2018-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 789 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Toward Zero Waste Asheville, NC, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina is happy to present “Straws”, a short documentary narrated by Academy-award winning actor Tim Robbins. “Straws” charts the history of straws and reveals our culture’s current obsession with single-use conveniences. Throughout the documentary, marine researchers, citizen activists, and business owners discuss how it’s possible to make a sea of change through the use of sustainable alternatives to plastic.
The documentary was filmed in Monterey County California, Costa Rica, Georgia, and the Blockade Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC!
Join us for this award winning film that has been sweeping the nation, and stay after for a discussion of the issue.

Joint MountainTrue & Sierra Club Environmental Issues & Actions Meeting
2018-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join MountainTrue and the Sierra Club for monthly meetings to discuss local, state and national environmental issues. These meetings will help identify opportunities to take action on current issues, and provide educational opportunities for anyone who would like more information about how to get involved in environmental action. This month’s meeting will focus on how the results of the midterm elections will affect environment policies.
These meetings will occur on the second Wednesday of every month, and the next meeting is November 14th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Wedge Foundation. If you’re interested in staying up to date on environmental issues and want to know how you can get involved in local, state and national opportunities, come on out to learn more!

Erosion Monitoring Workshop
2018-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | NC

Solar 101 for Faith Communities
2018-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NE, 28801, United States

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2018-11-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Lees McRae College, 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604
Come join us for a screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour! You can check out trailers for all the films to get a taste!
Doors at Evans Auditorium open 6:00pm to allow time for guests to wander through the lobby visiting with local fly businesses, guides, and non-profit conservation groups at their information tables. Also, come and meet Lee King, Lees-McRae College’s new President, and avid fly fisherman.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Proceeds will benefit MountainTrue.

I-26 Public Hearing
2018-12-04 16:00 - 21:00 | Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin street, Asheville, NC, 28801
On December 4th the DOT will have a public hearing on the I-26 Connector project. This is one of the last opportunities for public comment on the plan, so come out to let the DOT know what you think of the I-26 Connector. You can read more about the proposed project here.
From 4:00-6:30pm DOT representatives will be available for questions and to receive comments on the I-26 project. Attendees can also submit written comments or questions before the formal presentation begins at 7:00 pm. There is also time for verbal comments after the presentation. The presentation and comments will be recorded and a transcript will be available to the public.

Southern Region Volunteer Appreciation Party
2018-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Join us at Sanctuary Brewing Company next Tuesday, December 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for a social gathering celebrating you! Our work across the region would not be possible without you, so please come have a drink and snacks and let us reflect on all we’ve accomplished together over the years!

Hendersonville Green Drinks: Climate Change Is Here, Now What Do We Do?
2018-12-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, December 13th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Josh Dorfman, Chief Executive Officer of The Collider. The Collider is a global innovation center that builds data-driven startups to help communities and economies prepare, adapt, and become resilient to climate change. In light of the recent National Climate Assessment released by the White House warning us of the inevitable environmental, social, and economic impacts of climate change, Josh will discuss climate solutions that empower individuals to address these challenges head-on and become more climate resilient.
Josh is an environmental entrepreneur who has built his carer at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and media. Early in his career, Josh created and produced The Lazy Environmentalist, a blog that grew into a book series, TV show, and radio show that helped everyday Americans discover easy ways to live greener lives. He later launched Vine.com, an Amazon e-commerce business specializing in sustainable products and served as the Vice President of Marketing for GoodGuide, a startup that provided shoppers with information to make green, ethical purchases. Josh is a frequent speaker on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in sustainability at high-profile organizations across the country, such as Google and Yale University. He and his ventures have been profiled by many national media outlets, including the New York Times and Fortune. Josh is also the only guest to have ever ridden a bicycle onto the set of The Martha Stewart Show.
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available. Networking will begin at 5:30, and there presentation will start at 6:00pm.

Public Meeting on the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
2018-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N. Dougherty street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Come join us for a public meeting on the future of this community asset. The Asheville Design Center has worked with community garden staff and volunteers to help develop alternative plans for this space, and will be hosting this meeting as the last chance to comment on the plans the ADC has designed for this space.

Holiday Recycling
2019-01-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Jackson Park Ball Field, 801 Glover St, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Give your tree, lights, and holiday cards a second life! You can drop off your tree on or before January 5th at Jackson Park (Ball Field #6). Trees will be turned into mulch by City & County staff, and the mulch is free to take home to nourish your garden! Lights and holiday cards can be dropped off on January 5th, and the lights will be recycled by the County Co-op Extension Service of 4-H Project.
There will be free cookies and hot cider ! Come say goodbye to your holiday decorations and kickstart the new year with us!

New Year, New Greenways?
2019-01-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, January 10th, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Chris Burns, founding board member of Friends of the Ecusta Trail, a proposed rail trail near Hendersonville. Chris will discuss the current Henderson County Greenways master plan, explain the process the committee underwent to create it, and highlight the segments and phases planned for future improvement.
Chris Burns has worked with many nonprofits in WNC, but his love for his family and passion for anything outdoors drives his work with the Friends of the Ecusta Trail, a group proposing a rail trail along to inactive 19-mile spur of the Blue Ridge Southern Railroad connecting Hendersonville, Laurel Park and Brevard, NC. Chris is also a partner and head of strategy at Summit Marketing Group in Hendersonville, NC. For over 25 years, he has built a career in corporate and entrepreneurial leadership in the area of strategic brand delivery. His firm specializes in developing and implementing cross-platform communication strategies including traditional, web-based, email and social media platforms.
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina and Black Bear Coffee. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. Networking begins at 5:30, and the talk starts at 6:00pm. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

High Country Live Staking & Tree Planting Workday
2019-01-12 10:00 - 14:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

Sylva 107 Community meeting
2019-01-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Jackson County Public Library, Sylva, 310 Keener St., Sylva, NC, 28779, United States
On Monday, January 14th, the Asheville Design Center will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the NC 107 project. There will be detailed maps out for the 2-mile section of NC 107 that presents the most issues, so community members can highlight the areas that need to be addressed and propose possible solutions. At 5 pm, our volunteer traffic engineer will give a presentation detailing how engineers solve design problems and address constraints in projects like the NC 107 project. Please join us so your thoughts on the NC 107 project can be heard!

Using this information, the ADC will prepare to propose various design solutions to the public, Sylva staff, and NCDOT engineers on January 29th.

Clergy Creation Care Retreat: Inspiring Your Congregation to Care For God’s Creation
2019-01-17 08:30 - 17:30 | Christmount Conference Center, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States

Paddle-n-Plant workday
2019-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 | MountainTrue — Asheville, 29 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
