Celebrate the rich heritage of land and people at the The Ani & Wanei Culture Fest! On Sunday, Sept. 22 from 12 to 4 pm, the Noquisi Initiative will present a day of Cherokee and Appalachian cultural experience and fun at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Enjoy learning about the people of this place from early […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Approaching Recovery: Conservation in the Wake of Helene, Panel Discussion Part I Wednesday, December 11 at 12:00 pm EST Hear from experts in the conservation, stewardship, and forestry management fields on how their organizations and agencies are beginning to approach recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene. There will be an […]
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 […]
