Date: Wednesday, January 15th Time: Starting at 9:30 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Put on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for […]
This January, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is proud to be The Hub and Pisgah Tavern's nonprofit partner of the month! We're so excited to team up with an iconic gathering place for outdoor recreation lovers in WNC. As part of the collaboration, SAHC will be tabling at The Hub from 3 to 6 PM on […]
Date: Friday, January 24th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: Elk Hollow Preserve Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (6/10), This includes steep inclines and slippery surfaces. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Come enjoy a delightful walk through the Elk Hollow Preserve along the Everett J. Bowman Memorial Trail during our Coldest Day of the Year […]
Save lives, earn $30, AND contribute to SAHC's mission, protecting and stewarding over 90,000 acres of Southern Appalachian farms, forests, and mountains since 1974! As part of January's partnership between Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and The Hub in Pisgah Forest, The Hub is hosting a Blood Drive with The Blood Connection benefitting SAHC on Thursday, […]
When: Saturday, February 1 from 10 am - 12 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm (180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701) We will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Building Inclusive Environmental Programming Wednesday, February 5 at 12:00 pm EST How do we welcome everyone to environmental experiences? How do we ensure that we include those who are under-represented in nature programs, such as people of color, disabled, young children and older guests, and people with low economic resources? How […]
Date: Sunday, February 9th Time: Starting at 12:00 PM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Put on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for […]
Date: Friday, February 21st Time: Starting at 12:00 PM Where: Jenkins Branch Farm Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderate (5/10), Several steep inclines are present on the trail. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Embark on a scenic adventure through the charming 100-acre Jenkins Branch Farm, located just outside Asheville. This hidden treasure features a beautiful knoll that […]
Friday, March 14 - Pre-Conference Class at SAHC Community Farm Water Wise Management for a Changing Climate Join Pat Battle from Living Web Farm and Thomas Leonard from Contour Lines for a comprehensive workshop on water management strategies. Participants will learn about stream restoration, contour farming, and agroforestry practices with demonstrations, a site tour, and […]
Date: Friday, March 14th Time: 9:30am Where: Tuckasegee, NC Distance: Approx. 6.5 miles out-and-back Difficulty: Moderate (6/10) Cost: Free for all. Join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for our very first guided hike through our Tanasee Ridge tract near Panthertown Valley! The Tanasee Ridge property encompasses 109 acres on the border between Jackson and Transylvania Counties. It is […]
