Date: Friday, January 5th Time: Starting at 2:00pm 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 We invite you to join us for a hike around the beautiful SAHC Community Farm with Engagement and Education AmeriCorps member, […]
Date: Sunday, January 21st Time: Starting at 10:00am Where: Bailey Mountain Preserve Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate. Several steep inclines are present on the trail. Cost: Free Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy as we visit the beautiful Bailey Mountain Preserve. This hidden gem consists of adjoining properties under a conservation easement that the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
