Come join us for a day of Clawtoberfest fun at Highland Brewing Company! During the 3rd annual Clawtoberfest, a portion of proceeds from sales of the seasonal Clawhammer lager will be donated to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, to support local land and water conservation. Enjoy live music, games and activities - with food trucks on […]
Celebrate the rich heritage of land and people at the The Ani & Wanei Culture Fest! On Sunday, Sept. 22 from 12 to 4 pm, the Noquisi Initiative will present a day of Cherokee and Appalachian cultural experience and fun at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Enjoy learning about the people of this place from early […]
Date: Sunday, October 6th Time: 9:00am Where: Sandy Mush Game Land Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Easy (3/10) Cost: Free Start your Sunday morning refreshed and centered as you explore the tranquility of the Sandy Mush Game Lands while deepening your practice of present-moment awareness. SAHC invites you on a rejuvenating meditative hike where each step becomes a […]
A benefit concert for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Appalachian Bluegrass by the Darren Nicholson Band and help SAHC celebrate our 50th year of local land and water conservation.
Date: Saturday, October 26th Time: 4:00pm Where: Deaverview Mountain Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Easy (3/10) Cost: Free In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we at SAHC want to acknowledge the many challenges our community continues to face as well as the difficult road to recovery that lies before us. Through these times of distress, we hope everyone […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Elk Habitat Management with Wildlife Biologist Justin McVey Wednesday, November 20 at 12:00 pm EST Join NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Wildlife Biologist Justin McVey and SAHC's Stewardship Director Sarah Sheeran for a virtual Lunch & Learn about Elk, their habitat, and ongoing research and management at SAHC's Stevens Creek Preserve adjoining […]
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, […]
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 […]
