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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn: Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, May 3 at 12 pm\nFree. Open to the public. \nBirds are everywhere. There are about 10\,000 species in the world\, a fact that helps any beginning birder find birds. If you have ever been curious about what it takes to become a birder\, join us for this beginning birding program to learn tips on how to bird and how you can connect more deeply with nature. Presentation by Chris Soto\, SAHC Trustee and member of the Elizabethton Bird Club and Joe McGuiness\, vice-president of activities for the Elizabethton Bird Club.  \nWe will also record the Virtual Lunch and Learn to share on SAHC’s YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\nThis is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In conjunction with this online webinar program\, we will offer an in-person event the following week on Wednesday\, May 10 at 8:30 am. Put your new birding skills to use at our Beginning Birder Walk at Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area. You are not required to sign up for both\, although we recommend it. The bird walk outing is FREE\, but registration is required – Click HERE for more info and register for the Beginner Birder Walk.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-birding-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience
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SUMMARY:Blazing Star Flowers Workshop: Growing Your Own Flower Garden
DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself or a loved one to a colorful flower display from conserved mountain farmland while supporting a growing local business!\nBlazing Star Flowers\, growing in the Farm Incubator Program at SAHC Community Farm\, is hosting TWO workshops this month – Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13. \nLearn to grow your own flower garden and design flower arrangements. Workshops run 11 am to 1 pm and will be followed by afternoon plant sales (1 to 5 pm). Workshops require pre-registration and class fee; afternoon plant sales are free to attend. Registration and details at www.blazingstarflowers.com/workshops \nMay 6 Workshop Details:\nEnjoy a fun and informative visit to Blazing Star Flowers in Alexander\, NC\, located on the 140-acre SAHC Community Farm. Tour their half-acre farm area and take in spring mountain views with other plant enthusiasts. See early season flower fields while you learn about sustainable low-till growing methods to start your own flower garden for yourself and our pollinator friends to enjoy.  You’ll receive informative handouts and a few plants and seeds to get your garden started. You can also purchase additional plants at our on-site pop-up plant sale afterward. \nThis workshop is designed for home gardeners\, not commercial growers\, and it makes a wonderful companion to their Seedling Share Plant Collection or the flower and herb starts Blazing Star Flowers is currently selling at the River Arts District Farmers Market (Wednesdays from 3-6 pm) or the NC Arboretum Plant Sale (June 3 from 10-3). The workshop will discuss soil preparation\, planting\, maintaining\, and harvesting a variety of flowers including dahlias. \nIn the case of substantial rain\, the class will be postponed to the next day\, Sunday 5/7 from 2-4 pm. You will be notified of a weather-related postponement via email by 5 pm on Friday\, 5/5. \nRegistration closes at 8 am on 5/5/23. Refunds are not available but your space may be transferred to someone else if you notify us via email beforehand.  If the workshop is sold out\, you may email us to be placed on a wait list. A minimum of five students are required for the workshop to run. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlazing Star Flowers will also have one-time seedling CSA share for a pick-up early May:\nblazingstarflowers.com/product-page/cut-flower-collection-seedling-share \nAnd a bi-weekly Flower CSA pick up starts May 17th at Olivette Farm (new in 2023): www.blazingstarflowers.com/product-page/olivette-biweekly-flower-csa-share \nThe rest of their Flower CSAs starts June 8th\, with weekly pickups similar to previous seasons. Click HERE for more info. \nBlazingStarFlowers.com\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/blazing-star-flowers-workshop-growing-your-own-flower-garden/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Market Stand area)\, 228 Mag Sluder\, Alexander\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2023 Hampton Creek Cove Beginner Birder Walk
DESCRIPTION:When: May 10\, starting at 8:30 am\nWhere: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area\, TN\nDistance: Approx. 1.5 to 2 miles\nDifficulty: Easy\, 3/10\nCost: FREE\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nJoin us for this beginning birding walk to learn tips on how to listen for birds\, spot their movements\, then look for marks to help you identify them. The walk will be led by Chris Soto\, SAHC Trustee and member of the Elizabethton Bird Club and Joe McGuiness\, vice president of activities for the Elizabethton Bird Club. This will be a great event for beginning birders who want to get some hands-on experience! \nBirding may begin in the parking area\, as there are often a number of birds right there.  The birds will determine where we go and stop along the route\, but you can expect to walk about one to two miles on trails\, through pastures\, across the new bridge over the creek\, and along the edge of the tree line. Hopefully we’ll see some Golden-winged Warblers! Along this route\, we’ll be watching for birds near portions of the Elm Hollow Loop Trail and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail\, up to the base of the Shell Hollow Trail. \n*A limited supply of binoculars will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThis outing is Part 2 of a 2-part series\, with a Virtual SAHC Lunch and Learn on May 3rd at 12:00pm: Birding for Beginners. You are not required to sign up for both\, but it is recommended. Learn about birding\, then join us at Hampton Creek Cove to put your new knowledge to work! Register separately for the virtual introductory program HERE. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to katie@appalachian.org. \nRegister for Beginner Birder Walk\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-hampton-creek-cove-beginner-birding-walk/
LOCATION:Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Blazing Star Flowers Workshop: Spring Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself or a loved one to a colorful flower display from conserved mountain farmland while supporting a growing local business!\nBlazing Star Flowers\, growing in the Farm Incubator Program at SAHC Community Farm\, is hosting TWO workshops this month – Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13. \nLearn to grow your own flower garden and design flower arrangements. Workshops run 11 am to 1 pm and will be followed by afternoon plant sales (1 to 5 pm). Workshops require pre-registration and class fee; afternoon plant sales are free to attend. Registration and details at www.blazingstarflowers.com/workshops \nMay 13 Workshop Details:\nEnjoy a fun and informative visit to Blazing Star Flowers in Alexander\, NC\, located on the 140-acre SAHC Community Farm. Tour their half-acre farm area and take in spring mountain views. See their early season flower fields and learn about their sustainable growing methods. \nWatch a demonstration in which you’ll learn general floral design principals and tips. Next you’ll create your own centerpiece to take home. Guidance will be given but students are encouraged to express their own personal style. All levels of experience are welcome. Small group size. Light snacks provided. Cost includes all tools and materials. \nMakes a great companion to their Flower CSA DIY loose stem bucket options\, when you can use your new skills to make weekly arrangements. After the workshop you’ll have the option to shop for flower and herb plants at the pop-up plant sale onsite from 1-5pm. They have a covered gathering space\, so the workshop will be held rain or shine. Workshop refunds are not available but your space may be transferred to someone else. If the workshop is sold out\, email them if you’d like to be placed on the waitlist. \n\n\n\n\nBlazing Star Flowers will also have one-time seedling CSA share for a pick-up early May:\nblazingstarflowers.com/product-page/cut-flower-collection-seedling-share \nAnd a bi-weekly Flower CSA pick up starts May 17th at Olivette Farm (new in 2023): www.blazingstarflowers.com/product-page/olivette-biweekly-flower-csa-share \nThe rest of their Flower CSAs starts June 8th\, with weekly pickups similar to previous seasons. Click HERE for more info. \nBlazingStarFlowers.com\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/blazing-star-flowers-workshop-spring-floral-design/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Market Stand area)\, 228 Mag Sluder\, Alexander\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Special Event,Upcoming,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit
DESCRIPTION:We have a winner! Thank you to all who came out to support conservation and see us at the Haen Gallery tonight! We have a raffle winner and they have been already been notified.\nOn Thursday\, May 18\, from 5-8 p.m.\, Mosaic Realty comes together with 12 downtown Asheville galleries to create a unique community art walk and benefit. This free fundraiser\, open to the public\, will be hosted by Mosaic real estate agents\, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit organization – including Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. \nTake in the eclectic work of local\, regional and international artists while learning about the fantastic work being done by each nonprofit. There will be lite fare and beverages as well as the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win exciting prizes\, with all proceeds going to the highlighted organization. Additionally\, each gallery will contribute a percentage of sales to its featured nonprofit. \nHaen Gallery is one of 12 galleries downtown that will host the first annual Asheville Art Walk in an effort to showcase Asheville’s talented local artists. Haen Gallery has chosen Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy as their non-profit beneficiary for the evening. SAHC will receive 10% of proceeds from the sale of artwork at Haen Gallery during the event. There will also be items for raffle\, to benefit SAHC. Chris Foley\, gallery owner\, is donating a piece of his work for the raffle and Matt Christie of Green River Woods will contribute a hand-made butcher-block\, plus SAHC and our partners at Chestnut\, Wicked Weed Brewing\, and Highland Brewing Company have put together a ‘local bundle’ of gift certificates and goodies. \nAdvance purchase of raffle tickets has NOW CLOSED. You can purchase tickets at the event. Drawing for the raffle will be 7:30 pm May 18.\nThe Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit is yet another way Mosaic connects community members\, supporting organizations essential to the health and vitality of Asheville. Ready to take in Asheville’s art and entertainment scene\, support worthy local causes\, and meet Mosaic agents all at the same time? Visit MosaicArtWalk.com for more info about participating galleries\, raffle prizes and featured nonprofit partners! \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO at MyMosaicRealty.com
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/mosaic-art-walk-and-benefit/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Homeplace Beer Co. Celebrates Year of the Trail
DESCRIPTION:2023 is the Year of the Trail!\nHomeplace Beer Company and the Yancey Chamber of Commerce invite you to celebrate Yancey County\, NC and all the amazing outdoor recreations in our “backyard” Saturday\, May 20\, 2023. NC High Peaks Trail Association lead a group hike to Phillips Knob from Homeplace Beer Company\, starting at 9 am.\n\n\n\nAt 5 pm\, vendors from the following organizations will be set up with information\, ready to chat about all the work being done to connect folks to our wonderful natural landscapes:\nBlue Ridge Parkway Foundation\nYancey Humane Society – Tails to Trails\nNC High Peaks/Mount Mitchell State Park\nNC Outdoor Adventure\nMountain BizWorks\nSouthern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy\nThe Conservancy Fund\nBlue Ridge Conservancy\n\n\n\nHog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza will be serving delicious fare all night and the Homeplace Beer Co. taps will be flowing.\n\nCrystal Fountains Bluegrass will perform live on the Homeplace stage starting at 6:30 pm.\n\n \nCLICK HERE for more info.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/homeplace-beer-co-celebrates-year-of-the-trail/
LOCATION:Homeplace Beer Company\, 321 W. Main ST.\, Burnsville\, NC\, 28714
CATEGORIES:"For Love of Beer & Mountains",Special Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2023 May Community Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, May 26th\nTime: Starting at 2:00pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 3 miles\nDifficulty: Moderate. Several steep inclines are present on the trail.\nCost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members.\n  \nJoin the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on our beautiful Community Farm to hike along our Discovery Trail! \nOur Community Farm is a 140-acre educational and working farm just outside Asheville. The farm is a continually evolving home for conservation projects and agricultural production. Highlighted by our stream restoration project\, shortleaf pine reforestation project\, farm incubator program\, and education center\, there is always something new to see. \nParticipants will hike The Discovery Trail in a 3-mile loop allowing us to view all of the amazing farm projects before returning to the parking area. Participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch to enjoy while overlooking the farm and surrounding mountains. \nPlease note that our Community Farm is an active farm not open to the public unless accompanied by SAHC staff. To ensure safety\, staff capacity\, and a positive experience for everyone involved it is critical that ALL hike participants pre-register for events before visiting the farm. You will receive an email with specific information about where to meet on the farm and other necessary details. If you do not receive this email\, as well as a confirmation email following your registration\, we do not have you registered for the hike. The majority of this hike is not disability accessible.  \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to katie@appalachian.org. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-may-community-farm-tour/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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