• 2024 Grassy Ridge Mow-Off

    We need YOUR help on the mountain! Grassy Ridge Mow-Off, July 20-21 This outing is currently FULL! If you would still like to be added to the standby list, please email Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett at marquette@appalachian.org.   Camp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the […]

  • 2024 Beaver Creek Boulder Walk

    Date: Saturday, July 27th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: Beaver Creek at South Yellow Mountain Preserve Distance: 1 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10), uneven terrain with minor scrambling on slippery rocks Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Explore the pristine beauty of Beaver Creek in Mitchell County with a […]

  • 2024 July Community Farm Tour

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue) 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC, United States

    Date: Sunday, July 28th Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate (4/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Join us for a scenic tour of SAHC's Community Farm on a guided hike led by Engagement and Education AmeriCorps member, […]

  • 2024 Round Bald Rubus Roundup!

    Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy needs volunteers to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. Volunteers will help hand-mow and “lop” brushy areas (using weed-whackers and hand tools) to maintain globally rare, grassy habitat atop Round Bald on Friday, August 2nd (rain date TBD), meeting at Carver’s Gap at 9:30 […]

  • 2024 Geology of South Yellow Mountain Preserve – Lunch & Learn

    Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Geology of South Yellow Mountain Preserve Join SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer as he outlines the geological features and history of South Yellow Mountain Preserve. See examples of geological features on the preserve such as intrusions, folds, and mines. This virtual Lunch and Learn webinar will be […]

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  • Geology of SYMP Lunch & Learn Outing

    Date: Saturday, August 10 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM Where: SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve Distance: 3.8 miles Difficulty: Moderate (6/10) Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer for a 3.8 mile hike exploring the geology of the South Yellow Mountain Preserve. […]

  • 2024 August Community Farm Tour

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue) 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC, United States

    Date: Thursday, August 15th Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate (4/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Join us for a scenic tour of SAHC’s Community Farm on a guided hike led by Farm and Food Program Manager, […]

  • 2024 Splash & Trash Clean-Up at Blue Hole

    Date: Thursday, August 29th Time: Starting at 10:00am Where: Blue Hole Falls, Carter County, TN Difficulty: Moderate (5/10): prepare for a short walk (.3 mi) down a steep slope on uneven terrain with many slick roots and slippery stairs   Cost: Free  Come be a part of making Blue Hole Falls shine brighter than ever!  Join […]

  • 2024 Lunch and Learn: MountainTrue

    Virtual Lunch & Learn: MountainTrue's Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC Thursday, September 12 at 12:00 pm EST Why should environmentalists support building more housing? Join MountainTrue's Housing & Transportation Director Susan Bean as she explores the answers to this question. We know that healthy communities exist within the context of a healthy environment — and […]

  • 2024 September Community Farm Tour

    Date: Tuesday, September 17th Time: Starting at 9:30 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate (4/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Join us for a scenic tour of SAHC’s Community Farm on a guided hike led by Farm and Food Program Manager, […]