Thursday, Feb. 29 from 10 am to 4 pm Agroforestry and food forests are terms describing a diverse planting of edible plants that attempts to mimic the ecosystems and patterns found in nature for a variety of social and environmental benefits. If you don’t know much about agroforestry, we have great news — we are […]
Date: Saturday, March 2nd Time: Starting at 12:30 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 […]
Photo by: Woody Eisenberg Date: Saturday, March 23rd Time: Starting at 10:30 am Where: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Distance: ~8 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free but registration is required Come join SAHC and folks from the Friends of Rocky Fork for a […]
Date: Friday, April 12th Time: Starting at 10:30 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 […]
When: Thursday, April 18th From: 1 pm to 3 pm Location: SAHC Community Farm Tropical perennials can be stunning plants offering a diverse diet for a changing climate. Join The Utopian Seed Project’s Chris Smith in a workshop that will cover the complete growing cycle, including storage and re-sprouting for a range of crops including: taro, […]
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 […]
