• Protecting the Mountains of NC and TN

    Since 1974, we have conserved more than 75,000 acres of the Southern Appalachians for present and future generations.

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  • Conservation Connects Us

    These mountains are simply extraordinary – and they are in jeopardy. Your gift today is an investment in our collective future.

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  • Stories of the Land

    Read more about the remarkable farms, forests, mountains and streams conservationists like you have helped protect.

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  • Create a Lasting Legacy

    Have you considered including SAHC in your estate planning? By including SAHC in your will, you can help build the long-term financial strength of SAHC and continue protecting the places you love, forever.

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  • Our Community Farm

    An innovative model of productive agriculture, environmental health, and access for beginning farmers.

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  • Weddings at our Community Farm

    Each event leaves a ripple of positive impact on local communities and the future of conserved lands across Western North Carolina and East Tennessee.

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  • Give Monthly to Support Conservation All Year Round

    Your generous monthly gifts make conservation possible all year long! This is an easy way to show your love for our mountains, streams, and farms.

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Protecting Our Mountains

Since 1974, we have conserved more than 75,000 acres of the of the Southern Appalachians for present and future generations.

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SAHC conserves unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina.

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7,500 Acre Donation Announced

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Roan Mountain Gateway

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SAHC Video Library

Check out our ever-expanding library of video content – including informative Lunch n’ Learn presentations, virtual hikes, youth education, and relaxing moments in nature.

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Virtual Lunch and Learn: Conservation Easements 101

May 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmFree

Earth Month 2021

As part of the WNC for the Planet coalition, SAHC is celebrating Earth Day all month long in April – as we come together to act locally and think globally. This year, celebrate with us by playing Earth Month BINGO!

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PROTECT

We protect mountains, productive farmland, clean water sources, and places people love to explore.

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STEWARD

To ensure these lands remain protected, we responsibly steward conservation properties.

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Water quality and salamanders go together! AmeriCorps member Cici Wood joined Sue Wasserman for a special youth program earlier this month - "The Wonder of Water." Special thanks to videographer Martha J. Moore for putting together this video of the presentation."Salamanders": the fourth episode of Wonder of Water, an AMY Regional Library series and part of the Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit led by writer and nature photographer, Sue Wasserman. Cici Wood of the Southern Highlands Appalachian Conservancy explores with us the wonder of the relationship between salamanders and water at White Oak Creek Falls in Yancey County.vimeo.com/537776569 ... See MoreSee Less

SALAMANDERS episode of WONDER OF WATER.mp4

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"Salamanders": the fourth episode of Wonder of Water, an AMY Regional Library series and part of the Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit led by writer and nature...

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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Don’t forget - this afternoon is out Queer Outside virtual panel event in partnership with Youth OUTright! We hope to see you there!Check out this awesome event we have coming up in partnership with Youth OutRight! We have some amazing panelists lined up and hope to see you there!Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeM66OUITqSdrmHyxRuLfw ... See MoreSee Less

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