Night Sky Adventure with Astronomer and Conservationist, Bernie Arghiere The modern light of innovation has lit many of our streets, cities, and homes, but in the process our vision of the heavens has been hindered. Local astronomer and conservationist Bernie Arghiere will open a gap through the haze and show us what’s going on beyond […]
Botanical Exploration with Renowned Botanist & Plant Ecologist, Gary Kauffman and SAHC Highlands of Roan Stewardship Director, Marquette Crockett Join Gary and Marquette on a guided virtual tour exploring one of SAHC’s newly protected nature preserves and surrounding National Forests. Virtually participate as they discover and identify unique plant species and ecosystems. Gary Kauffman in […]
Farm Heritage Driving/Biking Tour with Soundtrack (or Virtual Option) Enjoy a driving/biking tour through some of our local farming communities where SAHC has protected important farmland. Learn about new and innovative ideas in sustainable agriculture right from your home, your car, or your bike. Soundtrack included. Music by SAHC AmeriCorps and friends – Shaylyn Sargent, […]
Virtual June Jam Conservation Celebration – Live on Zoom Thursday, June 18, 5:00 – 6:00pm Join us for a Celebration of Conservation with live music and storytelling. We will be announcing the 2020 Stan Murray Volunteer of the Year and recognizing our Board of Trustees leaders. This will be an interactive Zoom party you won’t […]
Location: Wiles Creek Preserve Start Time: 9 am Est End Time: 12:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate, 4 Leader: Simon Thompson of Ventures Birding Tours Come out to our Wiles Creek birding hike and take a step back in time. Our Wiles Creek Preserve is one of the most beautiful, diverse, and ecologically important properties that we […]
Location: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area Start Time: 9 am Est End Time: 3 pm Difficulty: 11+ Very Strenuous Leader: Travis Bordley, our Roan Ecologist Our challenge hike starts at Hampton Creek Cove and journeys 4.1 miles and 1,850 feet of elevation on the Overmountain Victory Trail, through pastured farm roads and wooded footpaths […]
Location: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area, TN Start time: 10 am Est end time: 12:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate, 5 Leaders: Tom Gatti & David Smith (both former SAHC seasonal Roan Ecologists) Join us for a moderate 3-mile hike led by Tom Gatti and David Smith (both former SAHC seasonal Roan Ecologists) in the Hampton Creek […]
Location: Little Rock Creek Preserve Start Time: 10 am Est End Time: 12:30 pm Difficulty: Easy, 2 Leader: Kim Blaine of Downtown Yoga Center, Johnson City, TN We invite you to join Kim Blaine, owner of Downtown Yoga Center in Johnson City, for a calming, stress-relieving yoga class on SAHC’s Little Rock Creek property. Kim […]
Location: Little Cove Creek Nilsen Preserve Start Time: 10 am Est End Time: 1 pm Difficulty: Easy, 1 Leader: Jay Leutze, Sr. Advisor to the Board Join Jay Leutze on our Little Cove Creek Preserve for a morning of storytelling and appreciation for one of the most unique places in the world. Little Cove Creek […]
Location: Big Rock Creek Preserve Start Time: 1 pm End Time: 4 pm We will hold a drop-in social on our Big Rock Creek Preserve in the afternoon. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating friends, family and shared hike experiences while learning about SAHC’s recent land protection news. Drinks and light refreshments will […]
