• 2024 Jenkins Branch Farm Hike

    Date: Friday, February 9th Time: Starting at 10:00 am  Where: Jenkins Branch Farm Distance: 2.0 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 hike around the picturesque 100-acre Jenkins Branch Farm, located just outside of Asheville. This hidden […]

  • 2024 Rough Creek Watershed Hike

    Date: Saturday, February 17th Time: Starting at 10:30 am Where: Rough Creek Watershed, Canton, NC Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate (5-6) Cost: Free to the public but registration is REQUIRED   Join us on a moderate, 4.5-mile hike along the trails at the Rough Creek Watershed. Katie Greer, our Community Engagement and Education AmeriCorps member, […]

  • 2024 Farm Workshop: Planning and Planting Food Forest Systems on Contour, Part 1

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

    Thursday, Feb. 29 from 10 am to 4 pm Agroforestry and food forests are terms describing a diverse planting of edible plants that attempts to mimic the ecosystems and patterns found in nature for a variety of social and environmental benefits. If you don’t know much about agroforestry, we have great news — we are […]

    $20
  • 2024 March Community Farm Tour

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

    Date: Saturday, March 2nd Time: Starting at 12:30 pm 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 […]

  • 2024 Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Hike

    Rocky Fork State Park

      Photo by: Woody Eisenberg   Date: Saturday, March 23rd Time: Starting at 10:30 am Where: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Distance: ~8 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free but registration is required   Come join SAHC and folks from the Friends of Rocky Fork for a […]

  • 2024 SAHC Community Farm Volunteer Workday – April

    Date: Friday, April 12th Time: Starting at 10:30 AM Location: SAHC Community Farm Join us for a public volunteer workday at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, NC. The focus is on planting trees and cover crops in our new food forest and silvopasture area totaling 17 acres. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Engage […]

  • 2024 Farm Workshop: Utopian Seed Project – Tropical Perennials as Temperate Annuals

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

    When: Thursday, April 18th From: 1 pm to 3 pm Location: SAHC Community Farm Tropical perennials can be stunning plants offering a diverse diet for a changing climate. Join The Utopian Seed Project’s Chris Smith in a workshop that will cover the complete growing cycle, including storage and re-sprouting for a range of crops including: taro, […]

    $20
  • 2024 Garlic Mustard Pull on Roan Mountain

    Roan Mountain State Park 527 TN-143, Roan Mountain, NC, United States

    Location: Meet at the Conference Center Parking Lot – Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, TN Date: Friday, April 26th Start time: 9:30 am   SAHC is partnering with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Roan Mountain State Park, and the Cherokee National Forest to remove invasive garlic mustard from the Park and heavily trafficked highways around Carver’s Gap and SAHC conservation […]

  • 2024 Bill Popper Memorial Wildflower Hike

    Date: Saturday, April 27th Time: Starting at 10:30 AM Where: Popper Tract Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: (6/10 difficulty) Moderate. Several steep inclines and stream-crossings Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED   We invite you to join us for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the […]

  • 2024 Hampton Creek Cove Bird Walk

    Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area

    Date: Friday, May 3rd Time: Starting at 9:00 AM Where: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area Distance: 2-3 miles Difficulty: (3/10 difficulty) Easy Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Birdwatching, also known as birding, is a popular hobby enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. With approximately 250 species of birds inhabiting the Southern Appalachian Mountains, […]