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 | 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 3, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Trustee and Staff Stories
Stephanie Long Stephanie is joining SAHC for another year as the Stewardship & Volunteer Associate. She graduated from Smith College in 2019 with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy and a concentration in Conservation Ecology. While at Smith, Stephanie...
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 Erin Goodpaster | Jun 24, 2021 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Our Community Farm, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
There has been lots of buzz on the SAHC Community Farm about our new salamander plot program. This program was piloted by Tamarya Sims, our Community Farm Associate. Western North Carolina is often considered the salamander capital of the world. Despite this, it is...
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...
