From June 11 through August 2, 2018, public hikes are being led by the Wilderness Ranger team of Montreat Conference Center. Ranging from easy to difficult, and half-day and full-day, this year’s line-up of 30 expertly guided hikes has something for every level...
When over a dozen citizens volunteer to monitor tree health, and all show up for training on a very cold April morning with snow flurries blowing, it could be considered a good sign of the larger community’s concern for its woodlands. As one of 87 official Tree Cities...
The natural features of the Montreat Cove can enrich anyone’s visit or residence here. The mountains, woodlands and waters are part of the community’s cultural, environmental and economic well-being, and constitute a “green infrastructure” that sustains and enriches...
Spring 2018 has been a busy time for the Montreat Landcare Committee and the organizations that comprise it, with a bounty of outdoor activities including citizen science and education involving both children and adults, and opportunities to buy and care for native...
An important part of the 2018 Montreat Landcare Native Plant Sale and Arbor Day on Saturday, April 28th, are programs especially for children. All during the event the “Become a Tree” craft activity will be presented by Montreat College students, while the...
