Creation Care Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville is proud to present this online presentation by MountainTrue Field Biologist Josh Kelly. RSVP to join this important conversation!
Join MountainTrue's very own Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly for our Winter Tree ID workshop on January, 19th from 12 pm - 1 pm. This class will be an online format and cover the basics of tree identification in the Southern Appalachians. We will cover the terms and concepts you will need to successfully identify trees in our area no matter your experience level! The class will include a presentation and time for questions and answers.
Join MountainTrue's very own Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly for our Winter Tree ID Workshop Hike at Big Laurel Creek Trail. During this hike, we will discuss the different ways that you can identify trees in your area. This hike is open to all skill levels of aspiring tree identifiers so we hope to see you there!
Join MountainTrue's Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly, as he leads us on a hike to explore the wildflowers found in Elk Knob State Park. The hike is on the Summit trail, a moderate, 4-mile out and back trail, that offers spectacular views of Mount Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, and more!
This year MountainTrue is excited to announce our annual Bio Blitz will be a tri-county smackdown to determine the 2021 champion of biodiversity. Our competitors will show off their county pride and natural curiosity in this WNC regional bio-battle. We’re thrilled to share that our competitors in the 2021 BioBlitz are Jackson, Watauga, and Transylvania counties! Sign up to participate and get more details - you can help your county show off its biodiversity OR win individual prizes for things like the most unique species submitted or the most fungi found! Sign up today and show off your stuff!
Join Biologist Josh Kelly on a hike as we take the time to observe the surroundings and notice the ecological interactions that occur in the cold months. Along the way we will also practice our winter tree identification skills. Registration for this hike is required.
Join Biologist Josh Kelly on the Grassland Restoration & Fire Ecology Hike. On this hike will explore a shortleaf pine-oak savanna on Sandymush Gameland that is in the process of being restored. We will discuss diverse topics such as fire ecology, bio-physical characteristics of Blue Ridge woodlands and savannas, and native species associated with grasslands. Registration is required.
We will hike the Appalachian Trail and enjoy stunning displays of wildflowers in the largest protected grove of ash trees along the Appalachian Trail. Along the way, we will pull a beginning infestation of Garlic Mustard. In addition to being a noxious weed, garlic mustard makes a fine pesto, and there will be plenty of raw material if folks want to take some foliage home with them. Registration is required for this event.
Join MountainTrue for a hike in the proposed Craggy Mountain National Scenic Area. The Craggy Mountains are one of the mightiest mountain ranges in eastern North America and are traversed by the Blue Ridge Parkway. The National Forest Lands of the Craggy Mountains have popular support to become a national scenic area designed to permanently protect the scenic and biological values of the area. Join biologist Josh Kelly for a six-mile hike through the spectacular high elevation forests and vistas of the Craggies. Along the way, we will appreciate the flora, fauna, and natural history of the area. Registration for this event is required.
Come join MountainTrue's Public Lands Biologist, Josh Kelly as he leads this Plant & Mushroom ID hike near Linville, NC. Registration for this event is required.
