The Sixth Annual Montreat Native Plant Sale and Arbor Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. at Moore Field, next to Lake Susan in Montreat. The Native Plant Sale is a unique opportunity to shop for indoor and outdoor...
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...
Hemlock trees are an iconic symbol of Montreat. Yet they are endangered and are being destroyed locally and across our region by a tiny insect, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae), which was introduced accidentally from southern Japan. Winter is the time when...
For anyone who cherishes the natural environments of the Montreat cove, the “History of the Montreat Wilderness” would make a great source of reading enjoyment during these cold days of winter. This publication was written by Montreat’s own Dr. Jane Holt, who has...
For the 12th straight year Montreat has been recognized as a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation. The award was made in recognition of the town’s “exceptional action to preserve, enhance, restore and connect...
