by sahcadmin | Sep 3, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Trustee and Staff Stories
Stephanie Long Stephanie is joining SAHC for another year as the Stewardship & Volunteer Associate. She graduated from Smith College in 2019 with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy and a concentration in Conservation Ecology. While at Smith, Stephanie...
by sahcadmin | Sep 1, 2021 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
The Buncombe County Farm Heritage trails winds through scenic farming communities in the Leicester, Sandy Mush, and Alexander areas of the county. Now, views of rolling pastures and forested hillsides along the farm trail at the Brown Family Farm have been permanently...
by sahcadmin | Sep 1, 2021 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Vanessa Campbell and Alex Brown have a passion for growing fresh, healthy produce. They enjoy being outdoors, and bring that joy to their farming endeavors at Full Sun Farm. Looking toward the future, they wanted to ensure that the land would continue to be available...
by sahcadmin | Aug 18, 2021 | Community Engagement, Our Community Farm, Volunteer Stories, Youth Education
This summer, Community Farm Associate Tamarya Sims brought a whole new feel for farm life to a wide variety of camp and community groups. From partnering with the NC Arboretum in their EcoExplore program to teaching kids to safely hold chickens raised on the farm,...
by sahcadmin | Aug 10, 2021 | Community Engagement, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
Since her childhood, inspired by shows like the Crocodile Hunter and the Jeff Corwin Experience, LaKyla has loved wildlife. Today, she is passionate about intersections among environmental issues and under-represented communities. She hopes to raise awareness about...