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...
Despite all the rain from recent tropical storms, Montreat property owners need to be sure that their grounds are free of fuels that can feed wildfire when drier days return this winter. Montreat Landcare recommends that as seasonal residents visit their homes in...
Thanks to an informative presentation on homeowner best practices for wildfire safety at the 2017 annual meeting of the Montreat Cottagers, Inc., numerous permanent and seasonal residents have stepped up pruning and raking to reduce the store of flammable vegetation...
There is still time to hike in the Montreat cove with the wilderness rangers of Montreat Conference Center. The 2017 series of these Tuesday and Thursday adventures ends August 3rd. For a schedule see...
The Montreat Trail Club is hosting a Dutch Oven cookout at Monkey’s Bottom along Flat Creek in Montreat on Tuesday, June 20th. The event features grilled burgers and trail club members will be making sides and desserts in traditional Dutch Ovens. This event is...
Led by Montreat Conference Center’s ranger team, a series of hikes in and around the Montreat cove begins June 13 and continues through August 3, 2017. The usual schedule is for hikes to be on Tuesday and Thursdays, with both half-day and full-day outings....
