Location: Meet at the Conference Center Parking Lot – Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, TN Date: Friday, April 26th Start time: 9:30 am SAHC is partnering with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Roan Mountain State Park, and the Cherokee National Forest to remove invasive garlic mustard from the Park and heavily trafficked highways around Carver’s Gap and SAHC conservation […]
Date: Saturday, April 27th Time: Starting at 10:30 AM Where: Popper Tract Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: (6/10 difficulty) Moderate. Several steep inclines and stream-crossings Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED We invite you to join us for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the […]
Date: Friday, May 3rd Time: Starting at 9:00 AM Where: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area Distance: 2-3 miles Difficulty: (3/10 difficulty) Easy Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Birdwatching, also known as birding, is a popular hobby enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. With approximately 250 species of birds inhabiting the Southern Appalachian Mountains, […]
Virtual Lunch and Learn with Made By Mountains Partnership Building Outdoor Communities Program Tuesday, May 7 at 12:00pm The MADE X MTNS (Made By Mountains) Partnership is working to expand the outdoor industry and economy across North Carolina's Appalachian region and catalyze rural development by building vibrant outdoor communities, growing outdoor businesses, and amplifying outdoor […]
Date: Friday, May 17th Time: Starting at 4:00 pm 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 […]
Date: Saturday, May 18th Time: Bike Ride @10:00am & Lunch @12:30pm Difficulty: Bike ride moderate (6/10) - 16 miles roundtrip, elevation gain: 1,109′ Total ride time is estimated to be 2-2.5 hours, including stops. Cost: FREE for all participants, but registration is required and space is limited Join us and special guests from Pathways to […]
Date: Tuesday, May 21st Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Location: SAHC Community Farm Join us for a public volunteer workday at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, NC. The focus is on planting trees and cover crops in our new food forest and silvopasture area totaling 17 acres. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Engage […]
Friday, May 31 from 1 to 3 pm TN Visitor Center on I-26, Unicoi County You are invited to celebrate with all of the SAHC family at our special 50th anniversary event. Soak in the beauty of protected land and savor the benefits conservation in the Southern Appalachians. Looking over a view of the 10,000-acre […]
Photo by Witt Langstaff, Jr. Date: Friday, May 31st Time: Starting at 3:00 pm Where: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Distance: ~2 miles Difficulty: Easy (3/10), trail is accessible via all-terrain wheelchair reservation Cost: Free, registration is required Help us celebrate together Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy's 50th anniversary with a hike in Lamar […]
On Land Trust Day – this year Saturday, June 1 – local businesses pledge to donate a portion of sales to support Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s ongoing land and water conservation efforts. Land Trust Day coincides with National Trails Day and is celebrated each year on the first Saturday of June to recognize the accomplishments of land trusts […]
