Vistas E-News: January 2024

MountainTrue’s

January 2024 E-Newsletter: Events Roundup

Happy 2024! The MountainTrue team is ringing in the New Year with exciting events and volunteer opportunities throughout the Southern Blue Ridge. Check out our regional events listed below. We hope to see you there!

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Central Region

Jan 17 – Brainy Brews: If you plant it, they will come in Asheville, NC

Jan 22 – Webinar: Why Should Environmentalists Support Building More Housing?

Feb 2-3 –Creation Care Alliance 2024 Retreat & Symposium in Montreat, NC

Feb 5 – The Smell of Money Screening and Panel Discussion in Asheville, NC

Feb 15 thru March 31 – Native Plant & Shrub Sale in Asheville, NC 

Feb 20 –MountainTrue Trivia & Beer Release at River Arts District Brewing in Asheville, NC

High Country

March 7 – Winter Tree ID Hike near Linville, NC

Southern Region

Jan 11 –Hendersonville Green Drinks: Conservation Research to Reduce Wildlife Vehicle Collisions, Improve Human Safety, & Connect Habitat in WNC at Trailside Brewing Co in Hendersonville, NC

Feb 8 –Hendersonville Green Drinks: Ecusta Trail Update and Plans for the Future at Trailside Brewing Co in Hendersonville, NC

March 17 –Green River Cove Wildflower Walk near Saluda, NC with MountainTrue and Hemlock Restoration Initiative

Western Region

Jan 12 – Community Invasive Plant Workday on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC

Jan 26 – Live Staking Workday at Union County Farmers Market in Blairsville, GA

Feb 3 –Live Staking & Shrub Planting Workday at Island Park in Bryson City, NC

Feb 29 –16th Annual Hiwassee Watershed Gala in Young Harris, GA

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