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Carolyn Finney, Author of Black Faces, White Spaces to Speak at UNC Asheville Sept. 29
Developing cultural competency within the discussion of public lands and conservation is an important aspect for promoting the use and care of public lands among all populations. MountainTrue values collaboration among diverse constituencies to achieve more effective success in protecting our public lands and forests. Carolyn Finney brings a unique voice to this dialogue, and considers factors that contribute to how individuals build a relationship with their environment.
Join us for Pisgah Pride Day on September 24!
MountainTrue is proud to be an official partner of the The Pisgah Conservancy’s first annual Pisgah Pride Day! Pride Day, on September 24, falls on National Public Lands Day, and is a broad volunteer opportunity for community members to contribute to the success of the Pisgah. The name of the event stems from The Pisgah Conservancy’s desire to instill pride in the maintenance of the Pisgah, and to encourage all members to a part in enjoying the forest.
Hendersonville Community Co-op BYOBag Program Makes Donation to MountainTrue
The Hendersonville Community Co-op donated $275 to MountainTrue through its BYOBag program. Each time a shopper brings their own bag for their groceries the Co-op hands the shopper a wooden chip which they then deposit into the box representing the non-profit organization of their choice. The Hendersonville Community Co-op then passes on the savings to recipients like MountainTrue in the form of a financial donation.
Liquidlogic Donates Kayak for Water Monitoring
Liquidlogic, the fletcher-based whitewater and crossover kayak manufacturer, has donated a Remix XP10 crossover kayak to MountainTrue to help them keep Western North Carolina’s rivers healthy, clean and safe places to swim and play. “We’re thankful for everything MountainTrue does to keep our rivers clean, and we’re glad to donate a Liquidlogic boat to help advance their work,” said Tyler Brown, Director of Marketing. “With this boat going to the Southern Regional Office in Hendersonville, we know that they’ll put it to great use to protect water quality in our backyard.”
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sells Out; Is Huge Success
A big thank you to everyone who bought tickets to and came out to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on September 1 to support MountainTrue and watch some great outdoor adventure and nature short films. Despite the threat of rain earlier in the day, we had a sold out crowd of more than 300 attendees and clear evening skies. Sierra Nevada’s outdoor amphitheater was a perfect setting for a perfect evening.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Comes to WNC for Sixth Year
Join MountainTrue for the 2016 Wild & Scenic Film Festival, featuring the year’s best short-form nature, wilderness and outdoor adventure films. This year’s festival takes place on the beautiful grounds of Sierra Nevada’s Mills River Brewery under the open sky of an outdoor amphitheater carved into the side of a hill and located on the banks of the French Broad River. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Get there early to grab a drink, explore the gardens and snag a prime viewing spot!
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