Date: Saturday, May 10th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM 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 a […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) Join Equinox Environmental's Owen Carson for a Lunch & Learn about spring ephemeral wildflowers in Southern Appalachia. Appalachian Spring truly is a sight to behold! As winter relents, life bursts forth from the thawed ground, producing a dazzling display of colors, shapes, textures, and […]
Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a cleanup and invasive species removal at SAHC’s Bowditch Bottoms Preserve in Yancey County. Originally protected as a conservation easement in 2020, the landowners donated the land to SAHC in 2023. (With SAHC’s ownership of the land, the conservation easement was assigned to our partners at Blue […]
Save the Date! Land Trust Day – Saturday, June 7. Shop to support local land and water conservation. Land Trust Day was designated as a special day to recognize the efforts of conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy who contribute to the well-being of communities by preserving farmland for food production, places for […]
Looking for a race that’s challenging, scenic, and unlike anything else? Welcome to The Flying Squirrel Ten Miler – Asheville’s premier 10-mile road race presented by Jus’ Running. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or just looking for an unforgettable running experience, this race is for you. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is thrilled be the […]
Land Trust Day is Saturday, June 7 Join SAHC on Land Trust Day as we clean out our back stock of merchandise with a closet clean out sale! Time: 9 am - 12 pm Location: SAHC Office, 372 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 Discover SAHC merchandise new and old! Sizes range from XS-3X, as well […]
Date: Saturday, June 7th Time: 9 am Where: Waterrock Knob Visitor Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Distance: 6 miles (out and back) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (7/10): rugged, rocky terrain with steep elevation change Cost: FREE for all participants (pre-registration is required) Celebrate National Trails Day & Land Trust Day with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining […]
Land Trust Day is Saturday, June 7 Volunteer with SAHC to support local land and water conservation. Table on behalf of SAHC in celebration of Land Trust Day at Mast General Store in Waynesville! You can expect SAHC to communicate with you ahead of time, sharing information, FAQs, the materials that will be on display […]
Land Trust Day is Saturday, June 7 Volunteer with SAHC to support local land and water conservation. Table on behalf of SAHC in celebration of Land Trust Day at Mast General Store in downtown Asheville! You can expect SAHC to communicate with you ahead of time, sharing information, FAQs, the materials that will be on […]
Date: Saturday, June 14th Time: Starting at 9 am Where: Bakersville, NC Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: (5/10), 600 feet elevation gain in 0.6 miles Leaders: Park Greer, South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager, Michelle Pugliese, SAHC Land Protection Director Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Please complete your registration by June 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Join us […]
