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828-258-8737
bob@mountaintrue.org
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Wildflower Hike

Join Mountaintrue's Ecologist & Public Lands Director Bob Gale as we explore the trail leading to Rattle Snake Lodge. More than thirty varieties of flowers are known to live on the way to the lodge, including dwarf larkspur, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and blue cohosh. During the hike, Bob will stop and discuss the wildflowers we will see on this trail. The hike will take us to the Rattlesnake lodge site, which was built in 1903 as a summer home for Dr. Chase P. Ambler. The Parkway gained the right-of-way in the 1930s, giving hikers an opportunity to explore the remains.

$5 – $15

Lewis Creek Preserve Nature Walk

MountainTrue in Partnership with Conserving Carolina presents our Lewis Creek Nature Preserve Walk. The Lewis Creek Preserve is an eight-acre preserve protected and managed by Conserving Carolina. MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, will lead a slow hike along the trail, interpreting the plant life, wildflowers, and value of pollinators on this property. The visit includes a boardwalk that overlooks an example of the remaining rare Southern Appalachian Bog ecosystems. Bob and MountainTrue have special expertise in managing these bogs and in addressing their threats, including non-native invasive plants.

Free

Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal

MountainTrue and the City of Hendersonville Tree Board and Environmental Sustainability Board present our Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal on Tuesday, June 15th from 9 AM - 11 AM.

After you arrive we will provide a brief training on identifying target invasive plants and control methods (manual and herbicide application). From there we will walk to a section of the Oklawaha Greenway near the wetland forest, and remove three invasive species to restore native wetland habitat.

MountainTrue University: Managing Nonnative invasive plants

MountainTrue Public Lands Director Bob Gale and Western Regional Office program coordinator Tony Ward will be discussing management tools to control common NNIP species, including techniques for control, best seasons for treatment, and more in-depth discussion about herbicides. They will also go over active ingredients and commonly used products and how to apply them correctly without environmental harm. There will be less focus on the identification of invasive species, and more on control and proper management to avoid NNIP infestations.

Free

High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday

Brookshire Park 250 Brookshire Rd., Boone, NC, United States

Join members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition on October 14th at Brookshire Park to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Boone beautiful!

Fall Scenic Hike

Join MountainTrue's Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, for a gorgeous and educational hike through Pisgah National Forest. This moderate hike offers breathtaking views of the fall foliage, and if we are lucky, we will catch glimpses of the Monarch Butterfly migration. We will be hiking the Pilot Cove Loop Trail in Pisgah, which is approximately 4 miles long. The trail starts in a lesser-known part of Pisgah National Forest and winds upward among the brightly colored sourwood and black gum trees. After opening up onto a beautiful rocky outcrop, the trails travels through recently logged forested as well as much older sections of forest. There are some steep inclines on this trail, but Bob will be making frequent stops to rest and interpret the flora and fauna.

High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday

Green Valley Community Park 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC, United States

Join members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition on October 21st at Green Valley Community Park to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Boone beautiful!

Invasive Plant Control on the Oklwaha Greenway

Patton Park 1730 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville , NC, United States

Come out on Tuesday, October 26th for an Invasive Plant Control Event on the Oklawaha Greenway. At the start of this event, you will receive a brief training on identifying target invasive plants and control methods (manual and herbicide application). After being trained we will walk to a section of the Oklawaha Greenway near the wetland forest and remove invasive species to help restore the native wetland habitat.

Canceled: High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition Workday

The Greenway 335 Hunting Hills Lane, Boone, NC, United States

Join members of the High Country Habitat Restoration Coalition on (date) at (location) to remove non-native invasive species along the pathways and trails. We will be working to eradicate invasives. Bring your love of native plants and your desire to keep Boone beautiful!

Waiting List: Green River Gorge Hike near Saluda, NC (3-19-22)

Join MountainTrue on this great late winter hike following the Green River. This hike will offer continuous views of the Green River's quiet stretches to its most intense rapids. Click the link to learn more and register for this guided hike!

$5 – $15