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 […]
Tuesday, November 17 at noon - online via Zoom We all know the importance of having a will to protect our family. But what about the assets that won't pass through your will - like brokerage and retirement accounts, IRAs and life insurance policies? Maybe sorting through these options seems complicated, or you are not […]
The Sandy Mush Collaborative Forest Restoration is hosting a Non-Timber Forest Products Workshop on Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 AM 1:30 PM at the Sandy Mush Community Center. Join us for a day of hands-on learning from local experts in non-timber forest product (NTFP) cultivation. Learn about what NTFPs are, their general history, ecology, and […]
When: Sunday, October 10 from 2 to 5 pm Location: SAHC Community Farm (228 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC 28701) Blazing Star Flowers - one of the Farmer Incubator businesses at SAHC Community Farm - is hosting a floral design workshop and tour of its small sustainable flower farm. Enjoy an afternoon at Blazing Star […]
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy will be hosting a working workshop on Thursday, March 24th, at 10 am. At the workshop, participants will learn how to make their own mushroom logs and the environment needed for shiitake and oyster mushrooms to thrive. Participants will learn through experience and inoculate their own log with mushroom plugs […]
Learn how to make tinctures + vinegars to add to your home apothecary. The workshop will be hosted by Lunar Whale Herbs on the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, NC from 1:00-4:00 pm. The workshop will begin with a plant walk, where we’ll talk about what’s growing on the farm and be able to taste […]
Learn how to make body oils + salves to add to your home apothecary. The workshop will be hosted by Lunar Whale Herbs on the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, NC from 1:00-4:00 pm. The workshop will begin with a plant walk, where we’ll talk about what’s growing on the farm and be able to […]
Sunday, October 9, 2022 From 2 to 4:30 pm at SAHC's Community Farm in Alexander, NC It's dahlia season! Come spend a relaxing afternoon at Blazing Star Flowers. Learn while having fun, immersed in flowers with other enthusiasts. Take in fall mountain views and tour our small farm located at the 140-acre SAHC Community Farm. See […]
What: Virtual Lunch and Learn - Getting Crafty with Conservation When: Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. As we prepare for a busy holiday season, reduce your stress and join us virtually for 30 minutes of sustainable creativity. During this program SAHC Staff LaKyla Hodges and Pauline Heyne will share with you 3 hands-on activities […]
Lunch & Learn: Alphabet Soup - Navigating Government Farm Programs Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 12:00 p.m. USDA, Extension, FSA, NRCS, Rural Development - at times, the acronyms and jargon associated with farming programs can seem overwhelming. Hosted by our partner Stephen Bishop, NC FarmLink Western Director, this presentation will provide a brief overview of the […]
