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 […]
Date: Tuesday, March 18th Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: Montreat Conference Center Join Us for a Volunteer Workday at Montreat – Tuesday, March 18th Come take part in a volunteer workday with the Montreat Conference Center on Tuesday, March 18th, focused on enhancing and restoring key areas of the Montreat trails. This collaborative effort […]
Date: Saturday, March 22nd Time: 10:00am Where: SAHC Community Farm, Alexander, NC This is a private event for individuals who registered for the 2025 Winter Hiking Challenge. We at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy are excited to wrap up another successful Winter Hiking Challenge! Over 300 participants took on the challenge with us in pursuit of […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Geology of the Southern Appalachians The Southern Appalachian Mountains are renowned for their breathtaking beauty, drawing visitors year-round. But what makes these mountains so captivating? While the diverse flora and fauna play a key role, the underlying geology tells a deeper story—one that predates the trees themselves. Join South Yellow […]
Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday, April 5th Our previously-planned hike along The […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cerulean Warblers and Avian Diversity in the Craggy Wilderness Join National Parks Conservation Association's Steve Goodman for a Lunch & Learn exploring ongoing avian diversity research in the Craggy-Big Ivy Forest area. Photo of Craggy Overlook by Steven McBride. Abundance of North American migratory birds is on the decline, experiencing a […]
Avian Diversity Lunch & Learn Birding Hike Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: Starting at 8:30 AM Where: Stevens Creek Preserve Distance: 1 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate (4-5/10) Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join Stewardship Director Sarah Sheeran and Development and Communications Manager Emma Goldrick for a 1 mile loop, […]
Date: Friday, April 18th 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 […]
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 8:30am Where: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members. Come kick off Appalachia Day with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us on the morning of April 26th for a hike to Blue Ridge Pastures via the Strawberry Gap […]
