Volunteer with the Roan Stewardship Team!
Thursday, April 9 starting at 10 am
Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the Roan Stewardship team for a volunteer workday at the Nilsen Cabin on our Little Cove Creek Preserve. This iconic property, located on the Tennessee side of the Roan Highlands, is one of SAHC’s original land acquisition projects. Recently, SAHC was a recipient of a Tennessee Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund to repair the bridge and driveway into the preserve, which was damaged during Hurricane Helene.
Now that repairs are complete, we would like to celebrate by getting the property ready for the 2026 season. Tasks will include clearing brush and trees from our trails, weed-eating, repairing fence around the historic graveyard, pulling invasives, and other light clean up work. This will require volunteers to work with weed eaters, hand tools, and saws. This event will be a great opportunity to work with friends, get your hands dirty, see a beautiful waterfall, and enjoy a great day outside in the Roan Highlands.
This property is located just outside of Roan Mountain, TN, 1.5 hours northeast of Asheville, NC and 45 mins southeast of Johnson City, TN. Driving directions will be sent to volunteers following registration.
When/Where: We will meet at 10:00 am at the Little Cove Creek Preserve and work until approximately 2:30pm. We’ll pause for a lunch break (bring your own lunch) around 12:30-1:15.
What To Bring: Close-toed shoes, work gloves, lunch, water, jacket/rain gear. Please dress in layers, the spring weather can be much cooler and very changeable at this elevation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to, marquette@appalachian.org
