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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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Winter Tree ID Hike near Linville, NC
Winter Tree ID Hike near Linville, NC
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…
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Trash Trout River Cleanout Near Boone
Trash Trout River Cleanout Near Boone
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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Winter Bird Watch around Lake Chatuge near Hayesville, NC
Winter Bird Watch around Lake Chatuge near Hayesville, NC
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…
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WNC Environmental Summit
WNC Environmental Summit
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…
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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Missing Middle Housing: What is it and why do we need it?
Missing Middle Housing: What is it and why do we need it?
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…
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Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove
Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove
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.