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SUMMARY:2023 July Community Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, July 13th\nTime: Starting at 9:00 am\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.5 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! Conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy play a critical role in helping to conserve land for public enjoyment as well as privately-owned preserves that protect view-sheds and wildlife corridors near national trails. Land trusts work to protect and manage a wide variety of important land and water resources\, including habitat for rare plants and animals\, farmland\, and sources of drinking water for millions of people. \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\, silvopasture project\, and education center\, there is always something new to see. \nParticipants will hike The Discovery Trail in a 2.5-mile loop allowing us to view all of the amazing farm projects before returning to the parking area. Participants are welcome to bring snacks and water to enjoy as we venture across the farm property.  \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.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/23503/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2023 Grassy Ridge Mow-Off
DESCRIPTION:We need YOUR help on the mountain! Grassy Ridge Mow-Off\, July 15-16\nCamp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the globally rare grassy and shrub balds found on Grassy Ridge\, one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant sites in the Roan Highlands. We’ll cut invasive blackberries and other shrubs using weed whackers and brush cutters. Enjoy great company and great job satisfaction! Our annual Grassy Ridge Mow-Off is more than just a work day — it’s an incredible way to experience the Highlands of Roan and to share cherished moments with friends. \nBackpackers and day trippers are both welcome. \nThe hike to Grassy Ridge is about 2.5 miles one way\, the views are gorgeous\, and we have a job suited to almost everyone. There are several different ways to help: flagging rare plants\, cutting or raking blackberries\, camp organization\, taking photographs\, and more. \nDo you plan to join the group camp out on Grassy Ridge on Saturday\, July 15th? If so\, please let us know in the registration form below. \nNote: Camping spots may be available on nearby SAHC preserves for those not able to backpack; if interested in this possibility please contact Marquette directly. \n\nGrassy Ridge Mow-Off  Planned Schedule:\nSaturday\, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Campers arrive\, set up your tent and return to the work site. \nSaturday\, 10:00 a.m. Day hikers arrive. Sign in/Orientation \nSaturday\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Work time! (lunch break at 1 pm) \nSaturday 4:00 p.m. – bedtime. Clean up and store equipment. Fun and Fellowship for campers! \nSunday 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A short work day and pack out. *Everyone should be prepared to pack out group trash. \n  \nThank you for taking interest in volunteering with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy!\n\nI am sorry to say that this event is currently FULL and we cannot accept any more attendees at this time. However\, if you are still interested in volunteering\, please contact Marquette Crockett\, Roan Stewardship Director at marquette@appalachian.org and your name and email will be put on a wait-list. You will be contacted if a spot becomes available. \nThank you for your interest in volunteering with SAHC!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-grassy-ridge-mow-off/
CATEGORIES:Roan Stewardship Volunteer,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2023 Round Bald Rubus Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy needs volunteers to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. \nVolunteers will help hand-mow and “lop” brushy areas (using weed-whackers and hand tools) to maintain globally rare\, grassy habitat atop Round Bald on July 28th (rain date TBD)\, meeting at Carver’s Gap at 9:30 am. \nThis is a great chance to learn about what SAHC does to manage these rare habitats\, without the commitment of a long hike in. In general\, we will be working within less than a 0.5 mile from the parking area. We encourage anyone who is new to conservation or to the Roan to join us for this event. \nVolunteers should bring water and lunch\, leather work gloves and eye protection. SAHC will provide cutting equipment and individually packaged ear protection. \nContact Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett at marquette@appalachian.org for questions. \nVolunteer Sign-Up has CLOSED for this event. Thank you for volunteering!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-round-bald-rubus-roundup/
CATEGORIES:Roan Stewardship Volunteer,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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