Ongoing Citizen Science Program: 
MountainTrue is seeking volunteers for a new citizen science program to help document landslide impacts to roads and trails on public lands following Hurricane Helene. Our initial focus for this project includes Nantahala, Pisgah, and Cherokee National Forests. To participate, you’ll just need a smartphone and a little time to get out in the woods. The data you collect will be shared with land stewardship agencies and other partners and will be useful in setting priorities for infrastructure repair following the storm.

Sign up to document landslides on public lands in Western NC. We have already had over 50 people sign up – thank you! Check out our documentation progress here. 

Saturday, June 21st: Come on out for MountainTrue’s annual BioBlitz! Help MountainTrue document biodiversity at Hickory Nut Gap Farm and nearby conservation lands near Asheville. Volunteer with us in the afternoon, then celebrate a job well done at the evening barn dance! Sign up here!

Volunteers will hike with experts in reptiles/amphibians, mammals, birds, plants and mushrooms.
*Group sign-ups are taken at the event and are first come, first serve. Group availability is subject to change.

We will meet at 12:30 pm to complete waivers and sign-up for groups. The BioBlitz will kick off at 1 pm and end at 5 pm. But the fun doesn’t stop there. We hope our volunteers will stick around for the barn dance at Hickory Nut Gap from 5 to 9 pm. All BioBlitz volunteers will receive free admission to the barn dance. 

Garage BBQ food truck will be on site where you can purchase dinner. MountainTrue will provide snacks.

Please bring: water, sunscreen, bug spray, notebook (if desired), sturdy close-toed shoes and any snacks, etc. that you may need.

**Kids aged 6 and up are welcome to join if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the trip. 

Thanks to our friends at Hickory Nut Gap Farm for hosting us!