Join us for the 1st ever Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at their own pace, and enjoy 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not out run the tortoise!

Josh Kelly, Public Lands Biologist for MountainTrue will give an informational presentation on the emerald ash borer beetle. The presentation will include information on the ecology and abundance of ash in the region, what landowners can do to save treasured trees, and the efforts of MountainTrue and the Pisgah Conservancy to "Save Pisgah's Ashes".

We will hear from climate scientist Deke Arndt. Check back later for more details.

Join MountainTrue's Green Riverkeeper, Polk County Parks & Recreation, and Conserving Carolina for a fun float on a little-used section of the Green River downstream of Lake Adger. Bring a lunch and meet at the Polk County Parks & Recreation office at 11 AM. Then we'll carpool and set a shuttle before putting on the river. We'll take a break halfway to eat and relax. Please indicate below if you will bring your own boat or borrow one of ours. Our boats will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Come explore this beautiful section of river with us!

On June 15th Oskar Blues is hosting a day-long celebration of rivers, boating and beer, and they will be releasing a specialty beer that benefits MountainTrue. Oskar Blues will have an expo of paddling companies and a public paddle trip down the French Broad River (hosted by Headwaters Outfitters). Aaron Burdett (www.aaronburdett.com) is going to […]