by sahcadmin | Jul 30, 2013 | French Broad River Valley, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
by Margot Wallston, SAHC AmeriCorps Stewardship Associate — July 2013 One of my favorite things about working in land conservation during the spring is being able to take note of the persistent emergence of botanical life after winter’s long repose. Hiking off-trail...
by sahcadmin | Jun 11, 2013 | Highlands of Roan, Volunteer Stories, Volunteers of the Year
The Roany Boyz began as a group of friends who liked to hike and camp together. One of the group — former SAHC president Carol Coffey — was involved with our annual Grassy Ridge Mow-off, in which volunteers spent the third weekend of July cutting back invasive plants...
by sahcadmin | May 23, 2013 | Event Recaps
Thanks to everyone who made our event a success! Around a hundred guests, volunteers, and staff enjoyed beautiful weather for the afternoon at the Barn at Allandale Mansion. We were overjoyed to see so many friends and family – those new to SAHC as well as...
by sahcadmin | May 21, 2013 | Hikes
The forecast showed rain for Saturday’s wildflower hike on April 27, but even with the incoming deluge, ten rain-impervious souls showed up to enjoy a few of Spring’s fleeting treasures. The big rains were coming at two so we put on our water repelling...
by sahcadmin | Mar 29, 2013 | Conservation Funding and Legislation
What is “Lobby Day”? An opportunity for us to show our elected officials how important land and water conservation are to our state. Land for Tomorrow, a partnership of concerned citizens, businesses, interest groups and local governments, organized the...
