by sahcadmin | Jun 10, 2026 | Featured Highlights, Trustee and Staff Stories, Volunteer Stories
Welcome! Summer 2026 Interns and Seasonals Welcome to our talented and energetic team of young conservationists! This summer, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is hosting interns from high school, college, and graduate programs – as well as co-supervising the...
by sahcadmin | Apr 28, 2026 | Community Engagement, Featured Highlights, Trustee and Staff Stories
A Lifetime of Connection to the Land Q&A Interview with SAHC Board of Trustees President – Larry Pender Hikers, bikers, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts have helped guide the mission of Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Because of them, we know...
by sahcadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | AmeriCorps, Community Engagement, Our Community Farm, Volunteer Stories, Youth Education
The day began inside the Education Center, where LaKyla introduced students to the day’s activities while Alex handed out binoculars and bird bingo sheets. “Sometimes our outings align with events in the natural world,” shared LaKyla. “A birding activity during...
by sahcadmin | Sep 11, 2024 | AmeriCorps, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is excited to again host four AmeriCorps Project Conserve members for the 2024-25 service year. These talented and energetic service members work throughout Western North Carolina to strengthen our communities and help...
by sahcadmin | Apr 10, 2024 | Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
Interns & Seasonal Staff Spring-Summer 2024 We are excited to host a talented and energetic pool of young conservation talent this spring and summer! Also, thank you to the Warren Wilson College volunteers (above) who helped out in the pollinator garden and...
by sahcadmin | Mar 20, 2024 | Community Engagement, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
SAHC provides weekly environmental education for youth in after-school programs at Asheville Parks and Recreation community centers and YMCA Horizons. Equity and Education Manager LaKyla Hodges leads interactive sessions with these and other partners, fulfilling her...
