by sahcadmin | Mar 11, 2022 | Farmer Incubator Program, Our Community Farm
About the farm: Lunar Whale Herbs is a small scale medicinal and culinary herb farm that strives to bring high quality herbs to our community. Our mission is to connect people with plant medicine and empower you on your wellness journey. Lunar Whale Herbs is part of...
by sahcadmin | Dec 10, 2021 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
A quiet, studious man intent on making a positive impact on the world, Bill Popper contacted Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in the early 2000s about permanently protecting his cherished land in Yancey County. Diagnosed with lymphoma, Bill wanted to ensure...
by sahcadmin | Dec 8, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has created a new nature preserve in the Highlands of Roan, which will permanently protect 151 more acres of mountain habitat and clean streams. It is very near other SAHC nature preserves and a 24,000-acre network of public...
by sahcadmin | Dec 6, 2021 | Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories
Land Protected – Now What? Each new land protection project generates a rush of joy and excitement. However, after the initial furor fades, the task of ensuring that conserved land remains permanently protected shifts to the shoulders of SAHC’s devoted...
by sahcadmin | Nov 23, 2021 | Awards and Honors, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Volunteer Stories
Trails are shaping up at the future Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Haywood County! When SAHC purchased the 448-acre tract in 2020, we obtained a loan to complete funding for the acquisition. We will be able to retire the remaining loan in 2022 and complete the...
