• Morning Meditative Hike at Sandy Mush Game Land

    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 […]

  • 2024 Appalachia Evening Jam with Darren Nicholson Band

    Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview

    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.

    $20
  • 2024 Sunset Hike + Hangout at Deaverview Mountain

    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 […]

  • 2024 Community Farm Discovery Trail Hike

    SAHC Community Farm (Incubator Program) 24 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC, United States

    Date: Friday, November 8th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (4/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Lace up those hiking boots, grab those trekking poles and come explore The […]

  • 2024 Lunch and Learn: Elk Habitat Management

    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 […]

  • 2024 November Scotts Ridge Hike

    Scotts Ridge Pisgah Forest Access Road - Baldwin Field Branch, Candler, NC, United States

    Date: Saturday, November 23rd Time: Starting at 9:00 AM Where: Scotts Ridge Distance: 3.5 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (5/10), This includes steep inclines and slippery surfaces. Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Immerse yourself in the beauty of fall with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on a guided hike at […]

  • 2024 December Wellness Wandering Hike

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue) 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC, United States

    Date: Friday, December 6th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (4/10), This level of exertion is fairly easy and should feel manageable. Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Wellness Wandering with Susan Ward: Stroll the Discovery Trail at SAHC's Community Farm […]

  • 2024 December Rocky Fork State Park Hike

    Rocky Fork State Park

    Date: Saturday, December 14th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Distance:  4 miles Difficulty: Difficult (6/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free but registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike to the Summit of Whitehouse Knob at Rocky Fork State Park! Join the […]

  • 2024 Farm Planning & Design Workshop: Climate Resilience

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue) 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC, United States

    When: Tuesday, December 17 from 1 pm - 4 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm (180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701) Are you looking for the perfect farm property but not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming […]