by sahcadmin | Dec 18, 2014 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We finally sealed the deal on a treasured 76-acre piece of the Roan landscape just below Carver’s Gap, a popular access point for the Appalachian Trail! In so doing, we have protected scenic views and hiking experiences for future generations to enjoy along the...
by sahcadmin | Dec 18, 2014 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories
The view of Little Sandy Mush Bald, an iconic high elevation bald situated above rolling farms and coves, is prominent throughout the Sandy Mush community. Now, more of it has been permanently preserved for future generations. SAHC recently purchased 241 acres...
by sahcadmin | Dec 17, 2014 | Our Community Farm, Volunteer Stories
Middle school kids these days have a bit of a bad rap — they watch too much TV, they have no work ethic, and they never go outside. Well, whoever says that has never met the students from the French Broad River Academy. Over the past year-and-a-half the 6th, 7th, and...
by sahcadmin | Dec 16, 2014 | Corporate Partners, Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
On a brisk fall morning in October, a boisterous group of SAHC and Highland Brewing Company staff (and guests) met at the corner of Roaring Creek Road and 19 East, eager and excited for the busy “For Love of Beer & Mountains” partnership work day...
by sahcadmin | Dec 10, 2014 | Farmer Incubator Program, Farmland Conservation, Our Community Farm
If you have ever visited a nursery or a commercial farm, you have probably seen large “hoop houses” stretching out sometimes as far as the eye can see. Without these structures, farmers would be limited to growing only during the warm season, thus...