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SUMMARY:2025 Roan Mountain Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy\, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy\, Roan Mountain State Park and Cherokee National Forest on Friday\, May 2 from 9:30 am to 2 pm for the annual Roan Mountain Garlic Mustard Pull! Partners and volunteers will help to remove invasive garlic mustard around the Appalachian Trail and along roadways and public lands in the Highlands of Roan.Plucking out the pesky invaders when they are young is relatively easy and very rewarding work\, but it does take a lot of hands! You also might get to see spring wildflowers that are able to grow in the area\, thanks to the hard work of volunteers who pulled garlic mustard in the past.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-roan-mountain-garlic-mustard-pull/
CATEGORIES:Roan Stewardship Volunteer,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2025 "For Love of Beer & Mountains" Bill Popper Memorial Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, May 2nd\nTime: Starting at 10:30 AM\nWhere: Popper Tract\nDistance: 1.5 miles\nDifficulty: (4/10 difficulty) Easy To Moderate. A few stream-crossings\nCost: FREE\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nWe invite you to join us for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the 573-acre Prices Creek Preserve in Yancey County that he loved so much.  \nThis hike is a perennial favorite\, taking participants through our Price’s Creek Preserve where an astounding array of ephemeral wildflowers can be found this time of year\, including May Apples\, Blood Root\, Lark Spur\, and much more..  We will start at the entrance of the long gravel road that leads up to the property and hike through a primarily Northern Hardwood Forest ecosystem. Once we get off the gravel road\, we will cross into the property and make our way to a nice spot on Price’s Creek for lunch.  \nAs part of our “For Love of Beer & Mountains” partnership with Highland Brewing\, at the conclusion of the hike\, we will provide Highland’s newest seasonal release – Highland Cerveza Lime Lager – for participants to enjoy.  We also invite folks to join us at Highland’s Cinco de Mayo Cerveza Celebration on Monday\, May 5th! \nNOTE: Due to limited parking availability\, we will be hard capping this hike at 15 participants. Please register each party member individually to ensure we do not go over this number.  \nWe will meet at a public parking area before carpooling to Price’s Creek Preserve. If you are willing to be a driver\, please let me know in the comments section of your registration. \nIf you would like to learn more about Bill Popper and his passion for this land that he loved\, please read our recent memorial here.  \nIf you have any questions please email Justin Tucker at justin@appalachian.org. \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-bill-popper-memorial-wildflower-hike/
CATEGORIES:"For Love of Beer & Mountains",Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2025 NCWF/SAHC Volunteer Work Day at Bowditch Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a cleanup and invasive species removal at SAHC’s Bowditch Bottoms Preserve in Yancey County. Originally protected as a conservation easement in 2020\, the landowners donated the land to SAHC in 2023. (With SAHC’s ownership of the land\, the conservation easement was assigned to our partners at Blue Ridge Conservancy.) Bowditch Bottoms contains mixed hardwood forest\, cleared agricultural fields\, valuable wetland habitat within the South Toe River Watershed\, and a riparian area that buffers over a half mile of Ayles Creek. \nWe will focus our invasive species removal effort on the wetland areas targeting autumn olive and multiflora rose. The significant length of natural stream and several wetland areas makes this property stand out as an opportunity for restoration projects (clean ups\, invasive species removal\, revegetation with native plants) that will directly benefit wildlife and multiple habitat types. Join us for an invasive species removal! \nThis is one of three partnership volunteer work days. Our partners at NC Wildlife Federation are organizing the volunteers for this work day event.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-ncwf-sahc-volunteer-work-day-at-bowditch-bottoms-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Hike Series: May Community Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 10th\nTime: Starting at 10:00 AM\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2 miles\nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10)\, several steep inclines are present on this trail\nCost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated.\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nPut on your hiking boots\, grab your trekking poles\, and join us for a guided hike along The Discovery Trail\, hosted by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Outreach Manager\, Justin Tucker. This 2-mile loop will take you through the beautiful forests and open fields of our Community Farm in Alexander\, NC. Along the trail\, you may spot the farm’s Scottish Highland cows\, white-tailed deer\, red-tailed hawks\, and other wildlife that call the farm home. \nOur 140-acre Community Farm\, located just outside of Asheville\, is a dynamic hub for conservation projects and agricultural initiatives. An ideal place for photographers\, nature-lovers\, and individuals interested in regenerative agriculture\, our stream restoration project\, shortleaf pine reforestation project\, farm incubator program\, and education center\, are a few of the highlights. \nPlease be aware that the Community Farm is an active facility not open to the public without the accompaniment of SAHC staff.  To ensure the safety of all participants\, maintain staff capacity\, and create a positive experience\, pre-registration for the hike is mandatory.  Upon registration\, you will receive an email containing specific information about where to meet on the farm and other essential details. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible. \nIf you have any questions please email Justin Tucker at justin@appalachian.org
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/hike-series-may-community-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Ephemerals - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers\nDwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) \nJoin Equinox Environmental’s Owen Carson for a Lunch & Learn about spring ephemeral wildflowers in Southern Appalachia. \nAppalachian Spring truly is a sight to behold! As winter relents\, life bursts forth from the thawed ground\, producing a dazzling display of colors\, shapes\, textures\, and tastes. This world-famous biodiversity (over 6\,000 plant species!) is the focus of many a spring pilgrimage to these mountains. \nIn keeping with tradition\, Owen Carson\, Botanist & Ecologist at Equinox Environmental\, will take us on a virtual plant pilgrimage with a focus on ephemeral and other spring wildflowers commonly seen in Appalachian forests. We will explore their unique biology and ecology\, learn about their preferred habitats\, and see how they are distributed across the landscape. The goal is for you to leave this session feeling more confident on how to recognize and identify native woodland wildflowers. \n\n  \nOwen Carson | Equinox Environmental\nBotanist and Ecologist \nBorn and raised in midtown Atlanta\, GA\, Owen was immersed early on in a world that was dichotomously urban and wild\, instilling a deep love for both environments. His interest in the natural world drove him to attend Brevard College\, where he earned his undergraduate in environmental science\, ecology\, and geology\, and where he fell in love with his wife\, Sarah. In 2010\, he started his career at Equinox as a field technician\, eventually earning the title of Botanist/Senior Ecologist. In his 15 years with Equinox\, Owen has explored the diverse landscapes of Southern Appalachia\, documenting flora and fauna\, protecting land and water\, and helping communities balance development and conservation. Outside of work\, he serves as the Chair of the Transylvania Natural Resources Council\, and as a member of the City of Brevard’s Public Works & Utilities Committee; in both positions Owen uses his knowledge and experience to help inform our community and plan for its sustainable future. At home he finds joy helping to raise 10-year old twins Liam and Hazel\, gardening with native plants\, coaching soccer\, fishing tenkara\, and cooking.\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-spring-ephemerals-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience
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SUMMARY:2025 NCWF/SAHC Volunteer Work Day at Bowditch Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a cleanup and invasive species removal at SAHC’s Bowditch Bottoms Preserve in Yancey County. Originally protected as a conservation easement in 2020\, the landowners donated the land to SAHC in 2023. (With SAHC’s ownership of the land\, the conservation easement was assigned to our partners at Blue Ridge Conservancy.) Bowditch Bottoms contains mixed hardwood forest\, cleared agricultural fields\, valuable wetland habitat within the South Toe River Watershed\, and a riparian area that buffers over a half mile of Ayles Creek. \n\nWe will focus our invasive species removal effort on the wetland areas targeting autumn olive and multiflora rose. The significant length of natural stream and several wetland areas makes this property stand out as an opportunity for restoration projects (clean ups\, invasive species removal\, revegetation with native plants) that will directly benefit wildlife and multiple habitat types. Join us for an invasive species removal! \nThis is one of three partnership volunteer work days. Our partners at NC Wildlife Federation are organizing the volunteers for this work day event.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-ncwf-sahc-volunteer-work-day-at-bowditch-bottoms-3/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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