by sahcadmin | Mar 21, 2023 | Our Community Farm, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
On a chilly March morning, the beloved SAHC Community farm was graced by the assistance of ten students from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville embarking on an alternative Spring Break called VOLbreak. Rather than escaping to the sunny lands of Florida as many...
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...
