by sahcadmin | Sep 12, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories
We are so grateful for the hard work and dedication of a wonderful group of volunteers who came together – and braved variable weather – for our volunteer work days at Grassy Ridge and Round Bald. Volunteers hand-mowed 25 acres on Round Bald, Engine Gap, and Grassy...
by sahcadmin | Jul 26, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Hikes, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and our partners at the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) Division of Natural Areas have announced the completion of new bridges and other updates to improve outdoor recreation at Hampton Creek...
by sahcadmin | May 23, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, South Yellow Mountain Preserve, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Youth Education
On a sunny Friday morning in April, SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer led an outing for students from Mayland Early College High School (MECHS) of Spruce Pine to give them a glimpse into the world of conservation. “Field trips are a...
by sahcadmin | Apr 27, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories
Welcome Seasonal Roan Stewardship Team, 2023 Each year we welcome seasonal staff and interns to our Roan Stewardship program. They work throughout the summer to assist with land management, education, and research projects critical to continued long-term stewardship...
by sahcadmin | Apr 25, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
Our Highlands of Roan stewardship team is gearing up for a busy summer of active land management and education in this one-of-a-kind, ecologically important area. We encourage you to find out more about the challenges faced by SAHC and our partners as the Carvers Gap...
by sahcadmin | Apr 11, 2023 | Farmland Conservation, Our Community Farm, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Spring on the farm in the Alexander community has been busy, with a new agroforestry project improving and reshaping the future of land management in our pasture area. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers from Wicked Weed Brewing Company, University of Tennessee in...
