by sahcadmin | Mar 14, 2023 | Black Mountains, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Part of our long-term stewardship of protected land involves managing forest health on SAHC’s nature preserves. This sometimes entails battling invasive species that outcompete or extinguish native resources. One such invader that many people are familiar with...
by sahcadmin | Mar 10, 2023 | Community Engagement, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
Asheville has a reputation for being an environmental enthusiast’s dream. With gorgeous views, countless trails, and convenient waterways, many assume everyone who comes to Western North Carolina and East Tennessee can connect with the outdoors. Since moving to...
by sahcadmin | Mar 4, 2023 | Hikes, Trustee and Staff Stories
If you’ve joined a guided group hike or farm tour with us recently, you probably know that Travis Bordley has now become SAHC’s new Outings Program Manager. You’ll recognize his name from the exceptional photography on our website and in newsletters,...
by sahcadmin | Dec 23, 2022 | Hikes
The SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days, to be completed in your own time and at your own speed. Those can be miles you’ve walked, run or hiked – in your neighborhood, on a flat walking track, up a rugged mountain trail, or meandering...
by sahcadmin | Dec 2, 2022 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
When Margaret Robbins and Thomas Schacht wanted to purchase a forested tract southeast of Johnson City years ago, they set out to do so in order to permanently protect the land. Last month, the couple completed the donation of the tract to Southern Appalachian...
