• Hike Series: “Coldest Day of the Year” at Elk Hollow Preserve

    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 […]

  • Blood Drive at The Hub in Pisgah Forest

    The Hub

    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, […]

  • 2025 Lunch and Learn: Building Inclusive Environmental Programming

    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 […]

  • Hike Series: February Community Farm Tour

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)

    Date: Sunday, February 9th Time: Starting at 12:00 PM 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 […]

  • Hike Series: Jenkins Branch Farm Tour

    Date: Friday, February 21st Time: Starting at 12:00 PM Where: Jenkins Branch Farm Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderate (5/10), Several steep inclines are present on the trail. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Embark on a scenic adventure through the charming 100-acre Jenkins Branch Farm, located just outside Asheville. This hidden treasure features a beautiful knoll that […]

  • Organic Growers School Pre-Conference Workshop

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)

    Friday, March 14 - Pre-Conference Class at SAHC Community Farm Water Wise Management for a Changing Climate Join Pat Battle from Living Web Farm and Thomas Leonard from Contour Lines for a comprehensive workshop on water management strategies. Participants will learn about stream restoration, contour farming, and agroforestry practices with demonstrations, a site tour, and […]

  • 2025 Volunteer Workday: Reviving Montreat Trails

    Date: Tuesday, March 18th Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: Montreat Conference Center Join Us for a Volunteer Workday at Montreat – Tuesday, March 18th Come take part in a volunteer workday with the Montreat Conference Center on Tuesday, March 18th, focused on enhancing and restoring key areas of the Montreat trails. This collaborative effort […]

  • 2025 Winter Hiking Challenge Celebration @ SAHC Community Farm

    SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)

    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 […]

  • 2025 Hike Series: Kephart Prong Trail [Rescheduled Date]

    Kephart Prong Trail

    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 […]

  • 2025 Appalachia Day Hike to Blue Ridge Pastures

    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 […]