by sahcadmin | Jul 30, 2018 | Black Mountains, Community Engagement, Hikes, Youth Education
Appalachian Trail thru hiker Daniel White grew up in the Shiloh community of Asheville and now lives in Charlotte. Last year, he set off hiking the AT to gain a new perspective on life. Unlike many who make the trek, Daniel started his journey without any backpacking...
by sahcadmin | Jul 23, 2018 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Corporate Partners
Wicked Weed Brewing has crafted a special brew to support conservation of mountains, forests, farms, streams, and rivers across Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. “We are thrilled and proud to be represented as the nonprofit for Appalachia!” says Membership...
by sahcadmin | Jun 26, 2018 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories
If you’re out traipsing high elevation mountains and meadows across WNC this July, you might spy the stunning red-orange trumpet of a Gray’s lily (Lilium grayi) bloom. Please look but don’t touch! This rare native flower has been suffering from a fungal disease that...
by sahcadmin | May 21, 2018 | Highlands of Roan, Volunteer Stories
On April 28, 2018, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Nature Valley partnered with us for a volunteer work day at our Big Rock Creek Preserve, surrounded by national forest land and public recreation hotspots in the Highlands of Roan. In addition...
by sahcadmin | May 14, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2018, SAHC accepted a donated conservation easement on 526 acres in Swannanoa owned by Chemtronics, Inc. The conservation easement permanently protects land adjoining Pisgah National Forest, as well as scenic views from the Blue Ridge Parkway, I-40 and NC Highway...
