by sahcadmin | Aug 8, 2013 | Our Community Farm, Stewardship Stories
It was hot – probably the first really hot day since an early summer monsoon season drenched Western North Carolina, and the ticks were already out in full force. But that didn’t stop the work crew from Green Opportunities (GO) as they rigorously tackled trail...
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 | Nov 19, 2012 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
This fall, SAHC continued two great volunteer management partnerships on the Roan. Asheville Green Opportunities and AmeriCorps Project conserve came out for two separate management days, restoring grassy bald habitat on the western slope of Round Bald. It is always...
by sahcadmin | Aug 3, 2012 | Smoky Mountains, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
31 volunteers and staff rallied to help the Smokies on Saturday, July 28. In a partnership with Nature Valley (the granola bar company) and the National Parks Conservation Association, several SAHC projects are underway at the protected Cataloochee Ranch (directly...
by sahcadmin | Jul 20, 2012 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
A message from Roan Stewardship Director Judy Murray: “I am happy to report that Grassy Mow-off 2012 was a rousing success! What the 23 volunteers and our Field Ecologist Chris Coxen were able to accomplish far exceeded my expectations! They re-treated three...
by sahcadmin | Jul 18, 2012 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
In fair weather and foul, these young volunteers energetically persevered – sparking a great new partnership that pairs conservation management, education, and community service. On June 26th and July 11th 2012, the SAHC Stewardship Team partnered with North...
