BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://appalachian.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20280312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20281105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260911T192712Z CREATED:20260910T160701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T192712Z UID:103179-1791795600-1791810000@appalachian.org SUMMARY:2026 October Bowditch Bottoms Wetland Planting Volunteer Work Day (Burnsville) DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation\, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy\, and Wildbud Natives for a wetland planting workday at Bowditch Bottoms in Yancey County on Monday\, October 12th! Bowditch Bottoms is a 87-acre property that contains important soils\, farmland\, undeveloped forested and non-forested habitat for wildlife\, headwaters to the South Toe River\, and intact wetland and riparian corridors. It is visible from the Mount Mitchell Scenic Byway and several higher-elevation vantage points in the Black Mountains and the Highlands of the Roan. \n \nNCWF\, SAHC\, conservation professionals alongside volunteers have worked together at Bowditch Bottoms to restore habitat\, increase biodiversity\, and serve as a model for active stewardship. Together on the property through multiple workdays we have removed Helene debris\, controlled non-native invasive plant species\, hosted a hands-on forestry workshop with EcoForesters\, planted over a thousand livestakes\, and engaged the local community with a grassroots conservation project. \nJoin us to continue the work! During this workday\, we’ll be planting over 2 thousand wetland species including swamp milkweed\, pale jewelweed\, bushy bluestem\, and more. Bring some snacks and we’ll see you there! \nRegistration required below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-october-bowditch-bottoms-wetland-planting-volunteer-work-day-burnsville/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appalachian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bowditch-C-Pawlik-mtn-view-2_online.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20261008T004334Z CREATED:20261008T004334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T004334Z UID:103704-1792238400-1792256400@appalachian.org SUMMARY:Appfest at Wicked Weed Brewing DESCRIPTION:Wicked Weed Brewing’s Annual Appfest takes place on Saturdays in October at their Brewpub in downtown Asheville\, celebrating the people\, creativity\, music\, and traditions that make these mountains home. On Saturday\, October 17 — Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will join the Appfest fun from noon to 5 pm. We’re grateful to Wicked Weed Brewing for their ongoing support of our conservation work! Shop local Appalachian makers with the Appalachian Makers Collective from 12–5 PM\, then stick around for live music by Laron Huntley & the Gravely Brothers from 2–5 PM. Bring your people\, support local artists\, discover something new\, and spend a Saturday celebrating the place we’re lucky to call home.\n\nClick HERE for more info. URL:https://appalachian.org/event/appfest-at-wicked-weed-brewing/ LOCATION:Wicked Weed Brewpub\, 91 Biltmore Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States CATEGORIES:"For Love of Beer & Mountains",Special Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appalachian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Appfset2026-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260916T152353Z CREATED:20260916T152035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T152353Z UID:103455-1792836000-1792846800@appalachian.org SUMMARY:SAHC's Elk Hollow Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Where: SAHC’s Elk Hollow Preserve in the Roan Highlands\nDistance: 1.4 miles \nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (6/10)\, several steep inclines and some slick surfaces.\nCost: Free for SAHC Members\, $10 for non-members\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nJoin SAHC for a beautiful fall hike at our Elk Hollow Preserve! This moderate one-and-a-half-mile scenic route will guide you through stunning forests of oaks\, maples\, and beech trees. The trail will wander beside Elk Hollow Branch and pass some vibrant meadows perfect for birdwatching. SAHC’s Elk Hollow Preserve is home to a variety of rare wildlife\, such as Golden-winged Warblers\, Southern Appalachian brook trout\, and Gray’s lilies. Thanks to generous conservation supporters\, SAHC has made some improvements at the site to help people connect with nature – including a well-maintained trail system\, a tent camping platform\, and a moldering privy. \nThis hike will take place during hunting season\, so bright colored/blaze orange clothes and hats are strongly recommended. \nSAHC’s Elk Hollow Preserve is located up the Roaring Creek area in Newland\, NC – about 1.5 hours north of Asheville\, NC\, and an hour from Johnson City\, TN. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill Out Form Below to Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Participant Contact InformationHiker Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Hiker Email Address(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Emergency Contact and Safety InformationPlease provide contact info for a person who is not accompanying you\, in case of an emergency.Emergency Contact Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Emergency Contact Phone(Required)Are you over 18 years old?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Parent Signature Required(Required)Please list first and last names\, separated by commasDo you have any allergies\, dietary restrictions\, or health conditions that we should be aware of?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Allergies\, dietary restrictions\, etc.(Required) Add Remove\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://appalachian.org/event/sahcs-elk-hollow-preserve-hike/ CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appalachian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/elk-hollow-group-hike-in-fall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 DTSTAMP:20260911T194352Z CREATED:20260910T163124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T194352Z UID:103186-1798761600-1803945599@appalachian.org SUMMARY:2027 SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is proud to announce the 7th Annual Winter Hiking Challenge!\nThe Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days\, to be completed in your own time and at your own speed. Those can be miles you’ve walked\, ran or hiked – in your neighborhood or through the woods – just make it 60 miles within the 60-day challenge time period (January 1st to March 1st\, 2027). No matter your background or ability this event is designed to get folks outside in the cold winter months! Registration opens December 1st and the registration fee is $25 per person. Your registration fee directly supports conservation work in the Southern Appalachians. If you cannot afford the registration fee at this time\, please use the coupon code: SAHC2027. \nParticipants will receive informative emails throughout the challenge with suggestions for some of our favorite places to hike across the mountains of NC and TN\, including some new properties SAHC has recently protected. You may enter miles at any date during the 60 days\, as long as they are all entered by 11:59 pm on March 1. \nThose who complete the Winter Hiking Challenge will receive a commemorative SAHC patch\, designed by Solstice Handmade\, and all participants are invited to an in-person celebration on Saturday\, March 13 at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. \nNew this year! We will be introducing a private Facebook Group and Strava Club for challenge participants to connect with one another\, share hiking recommendations\, and create community throughout the challenge. More information will be provided in your registration details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Opens December 1\, 2026\n \nInterested in sponsoring the challenge? \nGet in touch with Membership Director Cheryl Fowler at cheryl@appalachian.org. URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2027-sahc-winter-hiking-challenge/ CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appalachian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SAHC-Winter-Hiking-Challenge_Asbury-Trail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270313T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270313T180000 DTSTAMP:20260912T113334Z CREATED:20260910T161944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T113334Z UID:103181-1804950000-1804960800@appalachian.org SUMMARY:2027 Winter Hiking Challenge Celebration DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 13\nTime: 3 to 6 pm\nLocation: Wicked Weed Funkatorium\, 147 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC 28801\nYou’re invited to join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to celebrate the conclusion of the Winter Hiking Challenge! This gathering will be a chance to connect with other hikers who participated in the challenge\, meeting fellow members of the conservation community. SAHC will be there with merchandise for sale and plenty of staff members if you have questions about our work. \nThere will be freebies\, raffles\, and auction items available\, with proceeds benefitting SAHC’s conservation work. Additionally\, there will be a few vendors who helped with the challenge – more information to come. You will NOT receive your patch at this event. Patches will be mailed to finishers upon conclusion of the challenge. \nThere is public street parking available along Coxe Ave and other nearby streets\, a private parking garage The Ironwood Parking Garage at 45 Federal Alley (2 minute walk)\, and a public parking deck at 11 Sears Alley (9 minute walk). Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the venue. The Funkatorium specializes in sour beer\, but regular beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic options are also available. Additionally\, there is a full kitchen on site serving pizza\, sandwiches\, and more. Find their menu online here. \nCheck back for an RSVP form closer to the event date. URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2027-winter-hiking-challenge-celebration/ LOCATION:wicked Weed Funkatorium\, 147 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appalachian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAHC-WHC-celebration-845x321-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR