Community Events

Do you want to improve your ability to identify trees in all seasons? Winter is the time to do that! On this hike up to Flat Rock, we will be treated to an afternoon in an ancient oak forest and views from a granitic outcrop. Along the way, participants will learn both basic and advanced…

Want to get in the river and contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts. This week’s trash trout cleanout will be at Winkler’s Creek. Made from recycled materials, this passive litter collection device will be sure to get you asking questions and feeling…

MountainTrue is hosting the 18th Annual Winter Bird Watch outing around Lake Chatuge! Participants will meet at Chatuge Dam and carpool/caravan to various sites around the lake. Typically 18-25 different species of birds are observed on the outing, ranging from small songbirds to larger birds of prey and wintering waterfowl associated with more northern climes…

The WNC Environmental Summit will provide educational opportunities for regional groups to come together, share ideas, encourage each other, and take action to make a difference. Community leaders, Indigenous experts, agencies, and partners will share expertise related to WNC environmental topics. This conference is designed for adults and youth (high/middle schoolers) with opportunities for everyone…

Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network. If you’re looking to get…

Wait – so you’re saying that you did NOT read the 150+ page report that came out just before the holidays? We feel you. And this event is for you. We want everyone to understand what is meant by the term middle housing – because it may not be what you expect. We also want…

Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network.

Join our MountainTrue Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly, and Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, as we explore the downstream trail at our Broad River Greenway. David will discuss the value and concerns associated with the Broad River, while Josh informs us all about the flowers, plants and animals we find there.

Jackson county folks! Don’t miss this film being offered TWICE in your community thanks to our newest covenant partner congregation, Cullowhee United Methodist Church! The first showing will be at 3:00 pm on April 13th in the Community Room on the Jackson County Public Library. The second showing will be at Cullowhee United Methodist Church…

Join us and Blessed Tomorrow for the 2024 National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16th to deepen your faith, strengthen your congregation, and connect with other faith leaders through creation care! This is a great opportunity to explore how to integrate creation care into your faith journey, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with…

Want to learn what MountainTrue has been doing to address single-use plastics and how you can help? Join us for a lunch and learn, hosted by MountainTrue and Green Sage Cafe. We see them all over the road, clogging storm drains, and in the river, but plastics are more than just a trash issue. Single-use…

Faith communities have new options for making significant upgrades to their places of worship through the Inflation Reduction Act. On April 17th at 2:00 pm, you are invited to a webinar tailored for faith communities which will help congregations understand what is available to them and how to start planning. Register by clicking this link:…