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 […]
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 […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Approaching Recovery: Conservation in the Wake of Helene, Panel Discussion Part II Wednesday, December 18 at 12:00 pm EST Hear from experts in the conservation, public lands, and wildlife biology fields on how their organizations and agencies are beginning to approach recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene. There will be […]
Date: Saturday, January 4th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: Bailey Mountain Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Difficult (5/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free for members. $10 for non-members Join Us for a Guided Hike at Bailey Mountain Preserve – Saturday, January 4th Kick off the Winter Hiking Challenge with us […]
Date: Wednesday, January 15th Time: Starting at 9:30 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Put on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for […]
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, […]
When: Saturday, February 1 from 10 am - 12 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm (180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701) We will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian […]
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 […]
