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...
by sahcadmin | Jul 30, 2021 | Community Engagement, Youth Education
This summer, we were grateful and excited to be able to work in-person with YTL Training Program and YMCA Horizons to facilitate youth education in the environment and outdoor recreation. We want to give a special thank you to Board members Allison Williams, Matt...
by Erin Goodpaster | Jun 23, 2021 | Community Engagement, Trustee and Staff Stories
Allison Williams became a board member at SAHC in 2019. She is currently serving as an information assistant with Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. After her recent recognition by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for her community...
by sahcadmin | Aug 3, 2020 | AmeriCorps, Community Engagement, Youth Education
Earl B. Hunter, Jr., founder of Black Folks Camp Too, speaks of bringing people together in unity to enjoy the great outdoors. Former Vice-President of Sales at SylvanSport and a recognized speaker in the outdoor recreation industry, Earl began his company as a way to...
by sahcadmin | Apr 15, 2019 | Community Engagement, Hikes, Our Community Farm
Around the corner from SAHC’s Community Farm and other conserved farms in Alexander, community members are working to preserve an historic African-American church and cemetery. In conjunction with our “It’s Your Backyard” event in April, outdoor recreation...
by sahcadmin | Apr 12, 2019 | Community Engagement, Event Recaps
National parks and public lands ambassadors Audrey and Frank Peterman and Daniel White (The Blackalachian) joined us as guest speakers for a special “It’s Your Backyard” community event at the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Center on April 6. A young leader in...
