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SUMMARY:Waterfalls Park Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 31st\, 10:30 AM\nNewland Waterfalls Park – Newland\, NC\nJoin the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the Roan Stewardship team for a volunteer workday at the Newland Waterfalls Park located in Newland\, NC. This popular SAHC acquisition was heavily damaged from Hurricane Helene and is still in need of trail improvements for the many people who recreate here daily. \nTasks will include: \n\ntrash cleanup\nbrush clearing\nchainsaw work\nbridge improvements\ntrail improvements\n\nWhat To Bring: \n\nWater (2 liters)\nLunch & snacks\nPants\nClosed-toed shoes\nGloves\nHat\, sunglasses\, & sun protection\nAny trail tools you might prefer working with\n\nAll and any ability levels are welcome! If you have any questions\, please reach out to Roan Stewardship Technician Travis Bordley at travis@appalachian.org \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/waterfalls-park-volunteer-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Roan Highlands BioBlitz with MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1\nJoin the Roan Stewardship team\, our partners from MountainTrue\, and the Buladean Community Center  to explore and document incredible natural biodiversity on SAHC preserves in the Highlands of Roan. Celebrate conservation and participate in MountainTrue’s 10th Annual BioBlitz while exploring our beautiful Wiles Creek and Big Rock Creek preserves (and likely a few others). Attendees will participate in groups with expert naturalists that will guide them in identifying as many species as possible. Data collected on SAHC’s preserves will aid in long term protection of the land. \n\nWhat is a BioBlitz?\n\n\nA BioBlitz is part social event\, part scientific expedition. Armed with the iNaturalist app and guided by experts\, we’ll head into the field to document the rare and rugged ecosystems in the Highlands of Roan. \n\nExplore: Navigate diverse terrains with expert naturalists.\nLearn: Discover how to identify local flora and fauna.\nContribute: Every observation you upload becomes part of a global database used by scientists to track environmental health.\n\n\nJoin the Expedition\n\n\nReady to become a citizen scientist? Space is limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants and to minimize our impact on the land. \nImportant Reminders:\nPlease leave pets at home. Kids able to hike 4 miles are welcome to attend as long as accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the event. \nLocation:\nBioBlitz gathering location (Buladean Community Center)
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/roan-highlands-bioblitz-with-mountaintrue/
CATEGORIES:Roan Stewardship Volunteer,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2026 Grassy Ridge Mow-Off
DESCRIPTION:We need YOUR help on the mountain!\nSaturday\, August 15 – Sunday\, August 16\nCamp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the globally rare grassy and shrub balds found on Grassy Ridge\, one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant sites in the Roan Highlands. We’ll cut invasive blackberries and other shrubs using weed whackers and brush cutters. Enjoy great company and great job satisfaction! Our annual Grassy Ridge Mow-Off is more than just a work day — it’s an incredible way to experience the Highlands of Roan and to share cherished moments with friends. \nBackpackers and day trippers are both welcome.\nThe hike to Grassy Ridge is a rugged 2.5 miles over three balds\, generally gaining over 650 feet in elevation. If skies are clear\, the views are gorgeous\, and we have a job suited to almost everyone. There are several different ways to help: flagging rare plants\, cutting or raking blackberries\, camp organization or cooking\, taking photographs\, and more. \nDo you plan to join the group camp out on Grassy Ridge on Saturday\, August 15th? If so\, please be sure to note that on the registration form below. \nGrassy Ridge Mow-Off  Planned Schedule:\nSaturday\, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Campers arrive\, set up your tent and return to the work site. \nSaturday\, 10:00 a.m. Day hikers arrive. Sign in/Orientation \nSaturday\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Work time! (lunch break at 1 pm) \nSaturday 4:00 p.m. – bedtime. Clean up and store equipment. Fun and Fellowship for campers! \nSunday 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A short work day and pack out. *Everyone should be prepared to pack out group trash. \nFor questions\, contact Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett at marquette@appalachian.org.\n  \nREGISTER HERE TO VOLUNTEER\nWe are at capacity for this event! If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please get in touch directly with Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett at marquette@appalachian.org.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-grassy-ridge-mow-off/
CATEGORIES:Roan Stewardship Volunteer,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Stabilizing & Revegetating Streams: A Landowner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What: FREE workshop on stabilizing and repairing streams\nWhen: Thursday\, August 20 from 10 am to 2 pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\, 180 Mag Sluder Rd\, Alexander\, NC 28701\n\nDo you want to repair and stabilize stream banks on your property? Join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and our partners from Riverlink and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service for an informative workshop paired with look at a successfully restored stream area. \n\n\nNRCS Working Lands for Wildlife and CHIRAM (Collaboration on Helene Impact and Recovery Assessment and Monitoring) are partnering with local nonprofits SAHC and Riverlink to this host outreach workshop for landowners in Buncombe County\, providing information and resources on best practices for streambank stabilization and revegetation. The workshops were created in response to needs identified following Helene\, with the goal of supporting communities and their recovery work\, particularly with private landowners. \n\n\n\nHosting and Presenting Partners:\n\n\n   \nPlanned Workshop Agenda\n\nMorning sessions\n9:45 – 10 am: Participants meet at the SAHC Community Farm Education Center\n10 – 10:30 am: Group Introductions\n10:30 – 11 am:  RiverLink presentation – Eli Smith\, Watershed Program Specialist\n11 – 11:30 am: NRCS presentation\n11:30 am – noon: SAHC presentation – Chris Link\, Community Farm Manager\n  \nBreak\n12 – 12:45 pm: Time for questions/conversations\, resource distribution\, lunch break (bring your own)\n  \nAfternoon Project Tour\n12:45 to 1:45 pm: Field tour of SAHC’s stream restoration project on the farm property\n1:45 – 2:15 pm: End of workshop wrap-up\n  \n\n\nFREE for attendees\, but pre-registration is required.\nSAHC Community Farm Manager Chris Link (chris@appalachian.org) will email additional info to registered participants prior to the event. To participate\, please fill out the registration form below.\n\n  \nWorkshop Registration\n\nThank you for your interest in a workshop with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Registration for this outing is closed at this time. Please check our calendar of events for additional opportunities to connect!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/stabilizing-revegetating-streams-a-landowner-workshop/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,SAHC Community Farm,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 August Blue Hole Falls Hike and Swim
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, August 21st\nTime: 11:00 am\nDistance: 0.3 miles\nDifficulty: 5/10\n  \nJoin SAHC for a short hike\, picnic\, and swimming at Blue Hole Falls in Elizabethton\, TN on Friday\, August 21st! This very short trail leads to a beautiful natural waterfall and swimming hole. The trail includes a steep section as well as roots and wooden steps that can be slick. Bring your own lunch to enjoy after a morning of swimming! \nAbout Blue Hole Falls: In 2023 SAHC purchased 29 acres in Carter County\, TN near the Blue Hole Falls recreation area.  This land adjoins Cherokee National Forest on three sides\, with the upper part of Mill Creek running through the property and into Blue Hole Falls downstream. SAHC transferred the property to the U.S. Forest Service in 2025 and is now a part of the Cherokee National Forest. Conservation of the property helps protect water quality in trout waters and downstream in Blue Hole Falls\, as well as scenic views from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. \nREGISTER HERE:\nThank you for your interest in attending an outing with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. We apologize\, registration is currently full. We hope you'll join us on another adventure! \n  \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-august-blue-hole-falls-hike-and-swim/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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