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October 2019
Thunderstruck Release Party with Highland Brewing Co.
Come see us at the Thunderstruck release party, and raise a pint "For Love of Beer & Mountains" Coffee Porter returns on Friday, October 11. Each batch of Thunderstruck is brewed with 200 pounds of fresh coffee from our friends at Dynamite Roasting Company, making this cold brew classic the perfect pick me up! Thank you to our corporate partners at Highland Brewing, who support land and water conservation in YOUR mountains. They are donating $1 to SAHC for every…
Find out more »Thunderstruck Partnership Hike with Highland Brewing Co.
Date: Sunday, October 13th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: Waterrock Knob off the Blue Ridge Parkway Distance: 6 miles (3 miles in, 3 miles out). Rugged, rocky terrain throughout the beginning of the trail with steep elevation change, becoming smoother through Spruce-fir forest further along. Difficulty: Moderate (5-6) Cost: FREE for all participants (but pre-registration is required) Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Highland Brewing Company on October 13th for a moderately difficult hike to enjoy views of…
Find out more »Fall Stargazing at Grassland Observatory
Ryan HynkstonDate: Friday, October 18th (Saturday, October 19th weather back up date) Time: 6:00-10:00pm Location: Grassland Mountain Observatory, Marshall, NC Cost: This event is free for SAHC members $10 for non-members Join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Grassland Observatory for a night under a sea of stars. By protecting land from development, SAHC is lessening light pollution and helping to restore the night sky! In Madison County SAHC has helped protect over 3,500 acres of land, contributing to the great dark…
Find out more »Bears, Bees and Brews
Join us for a special festival with family-friendly entertainment, wildlife and environmental organizations, and tasty bites and brews, all in one place. Music by Tyler Ramsey, Andrea & Dave of Cicada Rhythm, and The Moon and You. Free » Family-Friendly » Live Music » Food Vendors » Brews » Education » Live Mural » Art » Vendors » Games » Raffles » Silent Auction » Get Social Photo Opps » Friendly Dogs Welcomed We still need a few volunteers to…
Find out more »Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo 2019
Join Brent Bookwalter for the challenging Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo, studded with bicycle racing on timed segments of tough climbs that provide an epic challenge to all. A perfect way to celebrate the end of the professional cycling racing season, by riding the routes Brent used for training earlier in the year. Three routes of varying length traverse some of the most beautiful roads in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Brent’s home in Asheville, North Carolina: Gran Route – 77 miles with 6,250 ft…
Find out more »Farm Workshop: Fermentation
Join us for a hands-on fermentation workshop by Jenny Eby at SAHC's Community Farm on Wednesday, October 30, from 5- 6:30 pm. Jenny will discuss the health benefits of fermented foods and some history, science and art behind the ancient tradition once considered magic. This workshop is FREE and open to the public. ALL are welcome. To register, please contact Chris Link at chris@appalachian.org. This workshop is part of Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Farmer Education Workshop Series, funded in part…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 Hemphill Bald Fall Hike
Date: Saturday, November 9th Time: Meeting at 9:00am at Earth Fare in the Westgate Shopping Center) Where: Cataloochee Ranch Distance: 3.50 Miles Difficulty: Moderate (5-6) Loop: Steady incline up gravel trail to bald. Small, steep climb to bald, then leisurely hike down gravel road. Cost: FREE for all participants (but pre-registration is required) Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Mast General Store for a leisurely, fall foliage hike to the breathtaking heights of…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Connectivity
When: Wednesday, November 13 at 12 pm Where: SAHC Office | 372 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC Jeff Hunter, Senior Program Manager with National Parks Conservation Association will join us to discuss the work of the Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Connectivity Collaborative. This group of federal, state, tribal and non-governmental organizations, which includes SAHC, are working together to improve wildlife’s ability to safely cross Interstate 40 just outside the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Join us! Spaces are limited. Please RSVP to…
Find out more »December 2019
Midnight Summit Release Party 2019
Get your first taste of the Midnight Summit seasonal brew at the Taproom release party! Best enjoined by a roaring fire, this vanilla milk stout perfectly melds together creamy notes of vanilla, chocolate, and coffee. Thanks to our generous partners at Highland Brewing Company, a dollar from every pint of Midnight Summit sold will go to SAHC to support conservation of land and water resources. Come stop by our table to say "Hi!" and check out our "For Love of…
Find out more »February 2020
Lunch and Learn: SAHC Community Farm
When: Thursday, February 6 from 12 - 1 pm Where: SAHC Office, 372 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville — Conference Room Located just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC, the SAHC Community Farm is an educational site and working farm that provides a continually evolving home for conservation projects, agricultural production, and community celebrations. The 140-acre Community Farm is a nationally recognized model for environmentally-friendly land management and productive agriculture. Join us for this informative and engaging presentation to learn more about…
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