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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Highlands of Roan, South Yellow Mountain Preserve, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Youth Education
SAHC’s 7500-acre South Yellow Mountain Preserve serves as an incredible repository for biodiversity and learning space for young ecologists. Recently, 34 students from NC State University visited our South Yellow Mountain Preserve (SYMP) as part of a statewide field...
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 | Aug 20, 2024 | Community Engagement, Youth Education
Epic rafting trips, relaxing hikes, and creative on-site programming inspired and provided joyful experiences for more than 700 youth this summer. “Thanks to our generous supporters, partners, and grant funders, we were able to provide free outings and educational...
by sahcadmin | Apr 19, 2024 | Member and Donor Stories, Volunteer Stories, Youth Education
An Earth Day Letter to Youth Amidst the current climate crisis, it is easy to feel small and powerless. News pours in of natural disasters, global temperature rise, and endangered species building into a crescendo of fear and hopelessness. However, within all of the...
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...
