1st Annual Broad River Race Day
NCJoin 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!
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Fourth Annual Sarah Sweep
Double Shoals Mill 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC, United StatesJoin us for our fourth annual Sarah Sweep river clean up. After the clean-up we will head back to the Cotton Mill for an evening of fabulous local music, the best grilled veggies and meats, and friendship fun for all. There is a suggested $10 donation for the food and music to help raise funds for the Broad Riverkeeper program and the Double Shoals Mill.
Fall Foliage Paddle on the Broad
Broad River Greenway Canoe Access 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NCSince fall has finally arrived, we're grabbing our boats and headed out onto the Broad River to enjoy the fall colors. We will paddle a beautiful and remote stretch of the Broad from Shelby, NC to Gafney, SC that few people get to enjoy! Because the fall foliage is hard to predict, we're reserving several dates as options for the paddle. We will set a firm date on Nov. 6th based on the weather forecast and river conditions and will email folks who've signed up with the final date.
Coal Ash Closure Hearing and Afterparty
Chase High School Cafeteria 1603 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NCThe NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has listened to thousands of North Carolinians and ordered Duke Energy to clean up its coal ash at the Cliffside Plant and six other sites across the state. February 25 is the last hearing on the Cliffside plant to tell NCDEQ that a full cleanup is the only […]
Broad River Fishing Tournament
We’re excited to announce the first-ever Broad River Fishing Tournament! This is a for-fun and "bragging rights" only tournament. Recognition as the "Broad's Best Angler" will be given to the fisher person who has the highest combined total length of their three biggest fish. We will also recognize winners for catching the biggest bass, biggest catfish, biggest panfish (bream or crappie) and for the most unusual fish. Registration is free and donations support the Broad Riverkeeper program.
2020 Broad River Race Day
Lake Houser Township 2, Boiling Springs, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd annual Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at their own pace, and enjoy these 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not always out run the tortoise! We will meet at the Lake Houser put in at 1:00 sharp to drop off boats. Due to covid-19, you must have your own shuttle arrangements to get back to the starting line this year. There is a $5 parking fee at Lake Houser and at the Greenway.
Spring Headwaters & Wildflower Hike
Join our MountainTrue Ecologist and Public Lands Director, Bob Gale, and Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, as we explore two trails in the North Pacolet sub-basin, a tributary of the Broad River. David will discuss the value and concerns associated with headwater streams, while Bob informs us all about the flowers, plants, and animals we find there.
$5 – $15
Broad River Spring Sweep
Come join MountainTrue's Broad River Keeper David Caldwell as we clean up the Broad River! We will be working on one of our most popular and scenic sections, Lake Houser to Broad River Greenway which is about 5 miles of river. We would love YOUR help! Sign-ups are limited to the first 20 people, so don't miss your chance to sign up
Broad River Race Day and Fun Float
Lake Houser Township 2, Boiling Springs, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 3rd annual Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at your own pace, and enjoy these 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not always out run the tortoise!
Broad River Fish Tournament Kick Off
Broad River Greenway Canoe Access 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NCMountainTrue, the Broad Riverkeeper, The Broad River Greenway and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will host an in-person kickoff event at the Broad River Greenway on Saturday, August 28, for the first day of MountainTrue’s second annual Broad River Fishing Tournament. There will be games, fishing lessons and demonstrations, giveaways, and educational activities for all ages! RSVP to let us know you're coming!