by sahcadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | French Broad River Valley, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Former AmeriCorps member Logan Dye participated in a volunteer work day sponsored by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) at the Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, treating native hemlock trees to protect them from the...
by sahcadmin | Aug 4, 2022 | Awards and Honors, Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Volunteer Stories
2022 TN Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award Winner – Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Recipient: Judy Murray Judy Murray, who has led an inspired life dedicated to conservation in Southern Appalachia, has been named winner of the 2022...
by sahcadmin | Jul 5, 2022 | Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories, Volunteers of the Year
In 1989 the Stanley A. Murray Award for Volunteer Service was created to honor persons who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to the work of SAHC emulating the lifelong dedication of founder Stanley A. Murray. This year’s award winner is Diane Edwards....
by sahcadmin | Dec 6, 2021 | Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories
Land Protected – Now What? Each new land protection project generates a rush of joy and excitement. However, after the initial furor fades, the task of ensuring that conserved land remains permanently protected shifts to the shoulders of SAHC’s devoted...
by sahcadmin | Sep 15, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Hiking in the Roan Highlands, you may have had the experience of leaving the sunny, open grassy balds to dip your head into the dark shade of adjacent spruce-fir forests. Like the grassy balds, these remnant, boreal forests host multiple federally engaged species. New...
by sahcadmin | Aug 3, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories, Youth Education
Volunteer Days, Bird Surveys, and Public Education Spring and summer atop the Highlands of Roan stayed busy with active habitat management work days, biological surveys, and more. We’re grateful to all the volunteers who helped with stewardship and outing projects...
