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SUMMARY:Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the Worlds Best Mountain Films to Asheville\nJoin us for two distinct nights of filmmaking excellence. Each evening features a completely different lineup of films\, so we encourage you to join us for both sessions to see the full breadth of the world tour. \nWhen: Friday\, September 11 and Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nWhere: Wortham Center for Performing Arts | 18 Biltmore Ave\, Asheville\, NC\nTime: Doors open at 6pm. Show at 7 pm.\nFREE Door Prizes: every attendee is entered for a chance to win door prizes donated by our amazing local businesses. Multiple prizes drawn each night.\n***NEW this year: come early to check out our sponsor and community partner room: see an adaptive mountain bike\, take photos with a giant hellbender puppet\, chat with community-minded orgs and more!\nThe Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an annual tradition for our community\, bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to the heart of the Blue Ridge. As MountainTrue’s largest fundraiser of the year\, this event celebrates the grit\, beauty\, and wonder of the wild places we work so hard to protect. Whether you are a climber\, a paddler\, or a dreamer\, these films are sure to spark your next great adventure. \nThe Films:\nFriday\, September 11th: MORAINE \nSaturday\, September 12th: ICEFALL \n**Learn more about the programs \nBe the First to Get Tickets\nThe Banff World Tour in Asheville is a high-demand event and tickets frequently sell out well in advance. Don’t miss your chance to secure your seat for this year’s screening. Different films will be shown each night. Grab tickets to BOTH screenings and receive $5 off your purchase! \nTickets will go on sale August 1 @ 9 am. \nMountainTrue members receive a 10% discount on tickets. Check your email for the code or email members@mountaintrue.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-benefiting-mountaintrue/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:10th Annual BioBlitz with MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:Discover. Document. Defend.\nJune 13\, 2026 @ 10 am | Hickory Nut Gorge (Gerton\, NC)\nJoin MountainTrue\, Conserving Carolina\, and local naturalists for a day of exploration and discovery in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge on the 10th Annual BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a fast-paced communal effort to find and identify as many species of plants\, animals\, and fungi as possible in a specific area. Whether you’re a seasoned biologist or a curious neighbor\, your observations help us better understand and protect the incredible biodiversity of Western North Carolina. \nAsset-13@3x\nWhat is a BioBlitz?\nA BioBlitz is part social event\, part scientific expedition. Armed with the iNaturalist app and guided by experts\, we’ll head into the field to document the rare and rugged ecosystems near Gerton\, NC. \nExplore: Navigate diverse terrains with expert naturalists.\nLearn: Discover how to identify local flora and fauna.\nContribute: Every observation you upload becomes part of a global database used by scientists to track environmental health.\nbioblitz\nJoin the Expedition\nReady to become a citizen scientist? Space is limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants and to minimize our impact on the land. \nImportant Reminders:\nThere will be a variety of hike options for this event ranging from easy to strenuous. Please leave pets at home. Kids are welcome to attend as long as accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the event. \nParking is limited at the venue so carpooling is encouraged. \nLocations:\nCarpool meet-up at 9:30 am: The Food Lion in Fairview https://maps.app.goo.gl/RGXamW7h2ovr9d447\nBioBlitz location (Laughing Waters): https://maps.app.goo.gl/f5dk7Rbi2qkScPws8 \nAll volunteers are eligible to receive an annual complimentary membership to MountainTrue. To activate yours\, please email members@mountaintrue.org
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/10th-annual-bioblitz-with-mountaintrue/
LOCATION:Laughing Waters Retreat Center\, 3963 Gerton Highway\, Gerton\, NC\, 28735
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SUMMARY:Learn about the Blue Ghost Firefly with MountainTrue in Asheville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of our region’s elusive Blue Ghost Firefly and the unique ecology of Western North Carolina. The southern Appalachian mountains are home to a number of unique species\, but the fireflies are truly a magical spring and summertime treat. Blue Ghosts really do glow blue\, and hover dimly in forested areas. These creatures are extremely sensitive\, and are only visible for about 6 weeks of the year in late spring or early summer.  \nEnjoy a FREE family-friendly afternoon with a presentation from Josh Kelly\, Resilient Forests Program Director at MountainTrue\, who will share his knowledge of our region’s ecological treasures\, and how to tread lightly when heading out to view the Blue Ghosts. \nActivities for kids will be provided during the presentation. This event celebrates the RAD Brewing Co’s May round-up contributions to MountainTrue and Blue Ghost Strength + Yoga’s Community Spotlight\, which will donate $1 for every student in a class to MountainTrue for the month of June.  \nBlue Ghost Strength + Yoga is a new fitness studio in the bottom floor of The Wyre apartments in the RAD\, offering heated and non-heated classes that blend kettlebell-based strength training\, vinyasa flow\, mobility\, and breathwork for all levels.  \nSchedule:\n4 to 5:30 Kid activities outside (bubbles\, chalk\, etc.) hosted by Blue Ghost staff\n4:30 20 min presentation from Josh Kelly of MountainTrue
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/learn-about-the-blue-ghost-firefly-with-mountaintrue-in-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live. \nFrom native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants\, we’ve got the goodies your garden (and the critters) will love. All plants come from our friends at Carolina Native Nursery\, grown with care just for you.  \nOrders will be accepted from March 1st through March 31st\, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then\, pick up your order in Asheville\, NC at Oteen Baptist Church on Tuesday\, April 14th\, between 3 pm and 6 pm.  \nOrders MUST be picked up on Tuesday\, April 14th unless\, due to exceptional circumstances\, other arrangements are made PRIOR to placing the order by contacting amy@mountaintrue.org. \nNative shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion\, filter pollution from runoff\, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy. \nPlants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/online-spring-native-plant-shrub-sale-benefiting-mountaintrue/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
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SUMMARY:MountainTrue ONLINE Fall Native Plant & Shrub Sale with pick up in ASHEVILLE\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Is your yard ready for a fresh start after the storm? Or maybe it just needs a little love?🌿 Save the date for our 2025 Fall Native Plant Sale! 🌿\nWhether you’re rebuilding or reimagining\, we’ve got the plants to help your yard thrive. Proceeds benefit MountainTrue. All plants are sourced from Carolina Native Nursery.  \nThe ONLINE sale will run from Oct. 1st at 10 am through Oct. 31st at 11:59 pm (or until supplies last). Don’t miss your chance to spruce up your yard all while supporting MountainTrue and a local nursery. Click here to receive an email when the Asheville\, NC ONLINE plant sale goes live. \nOrders MUST be picked up in Asheville\, NC\, on Tuesday\, November 11th\, between 3 and 6 pm unless prior arrangements have been made by emailing amy@mountaintrue.org \nPick-up location: Oteen Baptist Church 37 Oteen Church Rd. Asheville\, NC 28805 \nNative shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion\, filter pollution from runoff\, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy. \nPlants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources. For questions related to these or other native and invasive plant species\, email Western Region Program Coordinator\, Tony Ward. \n**Container plants can be successfully planted at any time of the year as long as adequate water is provided. Our best planting season begins around October and continues until December.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mountaintrue-online-fall-native-plant-shrub-sale-with-pick-up-in-asheville-nc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T190000
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SUMMARY:BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival Benefiting MountainTrue in Asheville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville\, NC\, on September 12 & 13\, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one\, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure\, heart-pounding sports\, wild places\, and inspiring stories from around the globe 🌍 Whether you’re a climber\, paddler\, trail fanatic\, or armchair adventurer\, there’s something here to spark your spirit. \nEach night features a completely different lineup of films\, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure!  \nThis event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure🔥 \nAll proceeds support the work of MountainTrue.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-benefiting-mountaintrue-in-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:2025 CCA Summit: Faith-Based Organizing & Theological Action in the Wake of Helene near Asheville\, NC 5/17
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of Hurricane Helene\, faith communities across our region stepped up to provide comfort\, aid\, and support. Now\, it’s time to harness our collective love and power to not only heal but build a stronger\, more resilient future. This one-day grassroots organizing summit will equip faith leaders\, activists\, and community members with essential skills for movement building and theological action. \nWhat to Expect:\nLearn the fundamentals of organizing\, movement building\, and qualitative leadership in today’s context.\nExplore how faith-based networks can amplify impact and create lasting change.\nEngage in hands-on workshops to develop tools for collaborative efforts and theological action.\nFacilitators:\nDr. Timothy Conder & Dr. Dan Rhodes – The Black Mountain School of Theology and Community \nWith over 30 years of grassroots organizing experience and decades of ministerial\, academic\, and community research\, Conder and Rhodes will guide participants in building a people-powered movement for justice\, sustainability\, and the protection of our shared spaces. \n🌿 Join us as we come together to turn faith into action for our communities! \n**Please join us for coffee and snacks at 8:30 am (Breakfast is NOT included). Lunch IS included in the cost of the ticket. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register. \nIf you feel inspired to join MountainTrue and continue your support as a member\, we invite you to consider making a membership donation in the “additional donation” section of the registration page.\n**We don’t want cost to be a barrier to anyone who would like to attend. Scholarships are available to those in need. Please contact Amy Finkler at amy@mountaintrue.org for more details. \nDiscounted group rates are available if you have a group of at least 3 people. Please use the Group Registration form to register a group. Deadline for registering is May 3rd!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2025-cca-summit-faith-based-organizing-theological-action-in-the-wake-of-helene-near-asheville-nc-5-17/
LOCATION:Montreat Conference Center-Anderson Auditorium\, 303 Lookout Rd.\, Montreat\, 28757
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Helene Recovery Panel & Discussion with MountainTrue at NC Arboretum in Asheville\, NC 4/3
DESCRIPTION:Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters\, what recovery means for our region and how the community can support these efforts. \nThis event is free of charge\, but if you feel moved to make a donation to support critical work in our area\, we invite you to do so when you register. The North Carolina Arboretum is generously donating use of the Education Auditorium for this event. All donations associated with the registration of this event will be split 50/50 with the NC Arboretum. Click here to learn more about the NC Arboretum. \nThe event will kick-off with social time from 5:30 to 6 pm with snacks and beverages provided for attendees. The panel will run from 6 to 7:30 pm. \nTickets for this event are capped at 160\, so you must pre-register to attend. Participants may submit questions to be vetted for the panel through the registration form. Due to time constraints\, not all questions will be included.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hurricane-helene-recovery-panel-discussion-with-mountaintrue-at-nc-arboretum-in-asheville-nc-4-3/
LOCATION:The North Carolina Arboretum\, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:susan@mountaintrue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T090000
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SUMMARY:MountainTrue ONLINE Fall Native Plant & Shrub Sale with pick up in ASHEVILLE\, NC opens October 1st at 9 am
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! The FALL ONLINE Native Shrub & Plant Sale for Asheville\, NC area opens on October 1st at 9 am. Give your yards and gardens a little local love with our Fall ONLINE Native Shrub & Plant Sale (with pick-ups in Asheville\, NC). Choose from several native perennial species and shrubs\, including azaleas\, ornamental native plants\, pollinator species\, and those particularly beneficial to wildlife. All plants are sourced locally from Carolina Native Nursery. We anticipate some items selling out quickly so don’t wait to place your order! \nOrders will be accepted online from October 1-31st\, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then\, pick up your order in Asheville\, NC on Tuesday\, November 19th from 3-6 pm. Pick-up location coming soon.\n**MUST pick up on Nov. 19th unless prior arrangements have been made by emailing amy@mountaintrue.org. Early pick-up is not available. Items will not be delivered until the morning of Nov. 19th. (If you can’t pick up on that date\, consider asking a friend or family member to pick up on your behalf). \nNative shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion\, filter pollution from runoff\, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy.  \n**Please note: several of these plants and shrubs may be “dormant” or cut back. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Here is an article explaining dormancy in plants. \nFor the full species descriptions or to sign up to receive an email notification when the sale goes live\, please visit the event page. \nPlants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources. For questions related to these or other native and invasive plant species\, email Western Region Program Coordinator\, Tony Ward.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mountaintrue-online-fall-native-plant-shrub-sale-with-pick-up-in-asheville-nc-opens-october-1st-at-9-am/
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