Date: Saturday, March 22nd Time: 10:00am Where: SAHC Community Farm, Alexander, NC This is a private event for individuals who registered for the 2025 Winter Hiking Challenge. We at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy are excited to wrap up another successful Winter Hiking Challenge! Over 300 participants took on the challenge with us in pursuit of […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Geology of the Southern Appalachians The Southern Appalachian Mountains are renowned for their breathtaking beauty, drawing visitors year-round. But what makes these mountains so captivating? While the diverse flora and fauna play a key role, the underlying geology tells a deeper story—one that predates the trees themselves. Join South Yellow […]
Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday, April 5th Our previously-planned hike along The […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cerulean Warblers and Avian Diversity in the Craggy Wilderness Join National Parks Conservation Association's Steve Goodman for a Lunch & Learn exploring ongoing avian diversity research in the Craggy-Big Ivy Forest area. Photo of Craggy Overlook by Steven McBride. Abundance of North American migratory birds is on the decline, experiencing a […]
Avian Diversity Lunch & Learn Birding Hike Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: Starting at 8:30 AM Where: Stevens Creek Preserve Distance: 1 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate (4-5/10) Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join Stewardship Director Sarah Sheeran and Development and Communications Manager Emma Goldrick for a 1 mile loop, […]
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2 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 a […]
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 8:30am Where: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members. Come kick off Appalachia Day with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us on the morning of April 26th for a hike to Blue Ridge Pastures via the Strawberry Gap […]
Appalachia Day - A Celebration of All Things Appalachian! When: Saturday, April 26 from 12 to 6 pm Where: Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC Come out and celebrate what you love about our mountain home – the views, hiking, local arts, food, live music and quality time with friends and family. Your purchases […]
A benefit concert for Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Ticket Price: $20 in Advance, $25 at the Barn, $10 for ages 8-16. (Children 7 and under are free) Join us for an unforgettable evening of Appalachian Bluegrass by the Darren Nicholson Band and help SAHC celebrate 50+ years of local land and water conservation. A GRAMMY nominee and […]
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Roan Mountain State Park and Cherokee National Forest on Friday, May 2 from 9:30 am to 2 pm for the annual Roan Mountain Garlic Mustard Pull! Partners and volunteers will help to remove invasive garlic mustard around the Appalachian Trail and along roadways and public lands in the Highlands […]
