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SUMMARY:2025 NCWF/SAHC Volunteer Work Day at Bowditch Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, September 26 from 9 am to 12 pm\nWhere: SAHC’s Bowditch Bottoms Preserve in Yancey County\, NC\nJoin the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for volunteer work day and invasive plant species removal at SAHC’s Bowditch Bottoms Preserve in Yancey County. \nOriginally 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 workday along the creek targeting Japanese knotweed. 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. This is part of a long-term process to restore the land – which will also include planting native species in the stream corridor. We will be working on a management plan for the property over the next year. \nThis is one of a series of collaborative volunteer work days on SAHC-conserved land organized by our partners at NC Wildlife Federation.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-ncwf-sahc-volunteer-work-day-at-bowditch-bottoms-6/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2025 September SAHC Community Farm Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, September 26\nTime: Starting at 12:00 pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.0 miles \nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10)\, several steep inclines are present on this trail\nCost: FREE for SAHC Members\, $10 for non-members\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nJoin us for a Guided Hike at the SAHC Community Farm \nWhat can you see on the Discovery Trail at the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Community Farm in Alexander\, NC? The 2.0-mile loop winds through sunlit fields and shady forest edges\, providing views to showcase the vibrant beauty of the farm. Learn about the positive aspects of agroforestry as you walk through silvopasture demonstration project\, see apple trees growing in the Food Forest orchard\, stroll through the youth-friendly Story Walk\, discover how stream buffers help protect water quality\, and check out the growing areas for SAHC’s Farm Incubator Program. \nAs you explore the 140-acre property\, you may encounter Scottish Highland cattle grazing in the pastures\, white-tailed deer moving quietly through the woods\, or hawks soaring overhead. Summer is a lively time on the farm\, when native pollinator plants blooms\, birds and wildlife are active\, and our conservation and agriculture projects are on full display. \nWhether you’re a nature enthusiast\, photographer\, or someone curious about regenerative agriculture\, this hike offers an inspiring look at how conservation and farming can work hand in hand. \nPlease note that the SAHC Community Farm is an active site not open to the public outside of scheduled events. To protect this space and ensure a positive experience for all\, pre-registration is required. After registering\, you’ll receive directions\, meeting instructions\, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible. \nIf you have any questions please email Erin Goodpaster at erin@appalachian.org \nTo Register for this Hike\, Fill Out Form Below:\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-september-sahc-community-farm-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,SAHC Community Farm,Upcoming
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