Farm Planning & Design: Climate Resilience When: Thursday, March 19, 1 - 4 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm, 180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701 Are you looking for the perfect farm property but not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming with a […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn - Mapping the Mountains: Surveying & Technology in Land Conservation Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 pm EST Join Park Greer, SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager for a virtual Lunch & Learn exploring the intersection of land conservation, land surveying, and other measurement and monitoring technologies. Before Park joined the SAHC team he […]
Date: Saturday, March 28th Time: 10:00 am Where: Rough Creek Watershed Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: FREE for all participants (Pre-Registration is Required!) We're hitting the trails to celebrate Highland Brewing Company's seasonal Saint T's Pale Ale by hiking the Rough Creek Watershed's inner loop trail! Participants will hike a moderately strenuous 5 […]
When: Thursday, April 16 1 - 4 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm, 180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701 Please join us at the SAHC Community farm for a small engine workshop. We will host a classroom presentation and discussion followed by hands-on engine maintenance and repair work to help you feel empowered to tackle your own equipment […]
Date: Saturday, May 16th Start Time: 9:00 am Distance: 2 Miles Cost: Free for Members, $10 for Non-Members Pre-Registration is required below Join SAHC on a spring bird walk at Hampton Creek Cove on Saturday, May 16th. This 693-acre preserve offers an ideal habitat for a diverse range of bird species, including the elusive […]
Saturday – June 6, 2026 Support SAHC on Land Trust Day – Recognize National Trails Day You are the difference between a mountain lost and a mountain saved. What is Land Trust Day? Land Trust Day was designated as a special day to recognize the efforts of conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy who […]
Date: Saturday, June 6th Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: Free! Register Below Bring your bike and join SAHC to celebrate National Trails Day/Land Trust Day at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on Saturday, June 6th! We'll meet at the entrance arch at 10:00 am to talk about SAHC's hand in the conservation of Chestnut Mountain […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn - Human History of the South Yellow Mountain Preserve Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 pm EST Join SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager, Park Greer, for a virtual Lunch & Learn exploring the rich human history of the area. This presentation will trace the many ways people have lived with the rugged […]
June Jamboree registration is NOW OPEN!! Join us on Saturday, June 13th for SAHC's annual celebration of outdoor recreation and conservation in the Highlands of Roan. We invite you to enjoy a day of free, guided outings in the iconic Roan landscape. Enjoy blooming rhododendron and gorgeous views as you explore and learn about […]
Day 1: Friday, June 19th, 12 pm - 5 pm Day 2: Saturday, June 20th, 10 am - 4 pm Where: Bowman Middle School (410 S Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705) Join SAHC as we table at the annual Rhododendron Festival in Bakersville, NC. We'll be selling merchandise, prints, stickers, and more. We'll also have […]
