Drop-In Social at Elk Hollow Preserve Date: 6/15/2024 Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Where: Elk Hollow Preserve, 3535 Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Following the morning hikes and experiences, participants are invited to stay for an afternoon drop-in social from 1 to 4 pm at SAHC’s Elk Hollow Preserve, at the […]
Date: Wednesday, June 26 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
