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The Smell of Money Screening Presented by MountainTrue and Asheville Animal Rights Collective (AARC) in Asheville, NC
The Smell of Money Screening Presented by MountainTrue and Asheville Animal Rights Collective (AARC) in Asheville, NC
Join MountainTrue and Asheville Animal Rights Collective (AARC) for a screening of The Smell of Money at the Grail Moviehouse in Asheville, North Carolina. Stick around for a panel discussion after the viewing including panelists from both host organizations. “The smell of money”—that’s what Big Pork calls the stench of pig waste in the air in eastern North Carolina, where…
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Green Drinks in Hendersonville, NC 2/8: Ecusta Trail Update and Plans for the Future
Green Drinks in Hendersonville, NC 2/8: Ecusta Trail Update and Plans for the Future
Join us to learn about the latest developments on planning and construction of the Ecusta Trail, as well as potential trail enhancements and connections that could occur in the future. Initial construction of the Ecusta Trail will be bare bones, but there is the potential for many types of amenities that will vastly improve the…
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Community Invasive Plant Workdays on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC
Community Invasive Plant Workdays on Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC
MountainTrue, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust, is hosting a series of community volunteer workdays, from February 9 through April 12, to control non-native invasive plants and restore native habitat at the Jackson County Greenway. We will primarily be pulling up roots and using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs like Chinese privet and…
Trash Trout River Cleanout Near Boone, NC
Trash Trout River Cleanout Near Boone, NC
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…
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First Annual Native Shrub and Plant Sale in Asheville, NC: Order Online Now!
e are thrilled to announce our first Asheville-based Annual Native Perennial and Shrub Sale. Get a jump start on Earth Day and take steps to get your yards and gardens back to their “roots”. Choose from several native perennial species and shrubs, including azaleas, ornamental native plants, pollinator species, and those particularly beneficial to wildlife.…
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Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove, NC
Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove, NC
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…
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Hendersonville Green Drinks: Drought, Climate Change and the Mystery of the Missing Western Water
Hendersonville Green Drinks: Drought, Climate Change and the Mystery of the Missing Western Water
Hear WNC Native and Rocky Mountain Biological Lab Research Scientist Ian Breckheimer discuss how a team of environmental scientists are revolutionizing our understanding of water in the West and helping us adapt to climate change. The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the American Southwest, and the river’s 40 million human users are struggling to…