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SUMMARY:2023 Year of the Trail - Snowball Mountain Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, September 8th\nTime: 10:30am\nWhere: Snowball Mountain off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Craggy Gardens Picnic Area\nDistance: 3 miles\nDifficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10)\nCost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members.\nJoin Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a hike to the protected Snowball Mountain. This hike will celebrate the 2023 Year of the Trail to help interested residents\, visitors and trails enthusiasts in the area (and across the state) find and attend events\, connect with others\, and learn more about advocating for trails in NC. \nThis moderate 3-mile hike will take hikers along a high elevation ridgeline with remarkable views. We will start out on the Mountains-to-Sea trail and split off to climb Snowball Mountain. Next\, we will continue North to Hawkbill Rock where we will look back onto the property and into the Woodfin Watershed— another SAHC-protected landmark. Hikers should be prepared for a short trip\, but steep elevation changes along the way. Snowball Mountain was one of the marquee parcels that pushed SAHC past the 50\,000-acre milestone mark at the end of 2011. \nCome and enjoy this beautiful property and learn about SAHC’s projects in this spectacular area of the Black Mountain range. In 2012\, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 90 acres on Snowball Mountain in Buncombe County\, permanently preserving scenic views for recreational visitors\, clean water sources for area residents\, and habitat for native species. Nestled in the beautiful Craggy Mountains\, this tract is highly visible from the Blue Ridge Parkway and national forest land\, and it adjoins the publicly accessible Snowball Mountain Trail and Camp Sequoyah Trail. \nSAHC’s Snowball Mountain tract joins a significant swath of state and federal protected land\, contributing another piece to a vast network of over 125\,000 acres of contiguous protected forestlands.  The trail overlooks national forest land and the Woodfin Watershed\, which SAHC protects with a conservation easement. \nWhat To Bring: hiking shoes\, lunch\, water\, jacket/rain gear\, camera\, and please dress in layers. \nDogs: Dogs are allowed. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to katie@appalachian.org. \nCost – $10 or Free to Members. Pre-registration is required. \nRegistration FULL\nThank you for your interest in this hike; however\, this hike is currently full. If you would like to be added to a wait list for this hike\, please email hike leader AmeriCorps Community Engagement and Education member Katie Greer at katie@appalachian.org.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-year-of-the-trail-snowball-mountain/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
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SUMMARY:2023 Autumn Birding with Blue Ridge Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, September 15th\nTime: 8:30am\nWhere: Ridge Junction Overlook\, Blue Ridge Parkway\nDistance:  NO hiking involved\, walking is limited\nDifficulty: Easy (1/10)\nCost: FREE for all participants\nJoin the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy  and the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter for a morning of birding along the Blue Ridge Parkway. During September many of our beloved birds of summer will be migrating through this exact location on Mount Mitchell\, the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi River. After days of flying south\, migratory birds can easily be found at this location on the Blue Ridge Parkway temporarily resting their wings along their journey to Central and South America. We will gather first thing in the morning to witness these beautiful animals before they disappear from the Southern Appalachian mountains for the winter. \nThis special experience is being made possible by our partner and friends at the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter (BRAC)\, who have long supported SAHC’s land protection efforts to conserve critical bird habitat throughout the Southern Appalachians. The BRAC have kindly offered their time and expertise to lead this outing to help participants properly see and identify birds. A limited number of binoculars will be provided to attendees. Early bird gets the worm! \nWhat To Bring: close-toed shoes\, a snack\, water\, jacket/rain gear\, camera\, and binoculars. Extras binoculars will be available if you don’t have any. Please dress in layers\, the weather can be much cooler at this elevation during September. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to katie@appalachian.org. \nCost – Free for everyone. Pre-registration is required. \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-autumn-birding-with-blue-ridge-audubon/
LOCATION:Ridge Junction Overlook\, 55230 Blue Ridge Parkway\, Burnsville\, NC\, 28714
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2023 Clawtoberfest at Highland Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday for Highland Brewing Company‘s second annual Clawtoberfest event. They will be celebrating Saturday\, September 16th (main event) and Sunday September 17th.\nTIP: If you’re planning to attend on Saturday\, arrive early and park in the back OR carpool/rideshare.  Lederhosen\, Dirndls\, and all festive Oktoberfest outfits are encouraged! \nAs with all Highland Brewing Company’s seasonal beer releases\, a portion proceeds from beer sales will be donated to support Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s land conservation work. SAHC volunteers will be on site from 12 to 8 pm on Saturday\, September 16 to share info about land and water conservation\, and they’ll have SAHC  merch for sale. Drop by to say ‘Hi’ and raise a pint “For Love of Beer & Mountains”! \nPlease join in thanking Highland Brewing Company for their continue support of local land and water conservation. They help us save the places you love!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Pouring?\nClawhammer – Marzen Lager \nB’Autumns Up – Dark Lager \nFestbier – Party Lager \nHellbender – Smoked Marzen \nDistance Driver – Kolsch Style Ale \nMunich Dunkel – Brown Lager \nVendors\nCraft Market 1-6 pm Saturday and Sunday \nCustom embroidered Clawhammer bandanas (Saturday)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic\nSaturday Only \nLagerhosen Band (traditional) \n1-4pm \nLazr Luvr (80s) \n6-9pm \nFood\nGerman Street Food Menu from Post 25’s Outpost (Saturday) \nGerman offerings from Cielito Food Truck (Sunday) \nPlus 2-3 additional food truck offerings!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOktoberfest Games\nSaturday Only \nKeg Roll \nStein Hoist \nStein Race \nMoustache Contest \nBest Dressed (categories for adult\, child and pet)
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023clawtoberfest/
LOCATION:Highland Brewing Company\, 12 Old Charlotte Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:"For Love of Beer & Mountains",Special Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Part One - Online Webinar - Utopian Seed Project
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, September 19th at 12:00 pm\nFree. Open to the public.\nThe Utopian Seed Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit that explores and promotes regional agro-biodiversity in Western NC. In 2022\, the Utopian Seed Project expanded their experimental farm to a second site at the SAHC Community Farm focusing on a range of crop and variety trials\, seed work\, and supporting a WNC Seed Growers Collective. Hear from Executive Director and Founder\, Chris Smith to learn more about our partnership and how their work inspires\, educates and celebrates diversity in food and farming. \nClick here to Register for the Virtual Lunch & Learn \nThis is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In conjunction with this online webinar program\, we will offer an in-person event on Friday\, September 22 at 12 p.m. You are not required to sign up for both\, although it is encouraged. The Community Farm Tour is FREE\, but registration is required – Click here to register for the Community Farm Tour.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-utopian-seed-project/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Part Two - In-Person Community Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, September 22nd\nTime: 12:00 pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.5 miles\nDifficulty: Moderate. Several steep inclines are present on the trail.\nFree. Open to the public.\nJoin us at the SAHC Community Farm for Part Two of this special Lunch & Learn series to hike along our Discovery Trail and spend extra time at the Utopian Seed Project’s experimental farm plots. During this visit you will have the opportunity to see the crops that are growing and hear from Utopian Seed Project Executive Director and Founder Chris Smith about his vision for an engaged community of growers\, gardeners\, farmers\, foodies\, cooks\, chefs and everyone who embraces regional biodiversity and believe in a resilient\, delicious and equitable food and farming system. \nThis outing is Part 2 of a 2-part series\, with a Virtual Lunch and Learn on Tuesday\, September 19 at 12:00 p.m. You are not required to sign up for both\, but it is recommended. Register separately for the virtual introductory program HERE. \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 can 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. Or you can just visit the first part of the tour and return to the parking lot. The walk from the parking lot to the farm plot is about 10-15 minutes on a relatively flat trail. 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. \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/lunch-and-learn-series-part-ii-in-person-community-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2023 Clawhammer Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, September 30th\nTime: 10:00 am\nWhere: Pisgah National Forest near Brevard\, NC\nDistance:  10.5 miles\nDifficulty: Very strenuous (10+). 10+ mile hike with significant elevation change.\nCost: FREE for all participants (pre-registration is required)\nJoin the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to celebrate our “For Love of Beer and Mountains” partnerships. This hike to Clawhammer Mountain\, namesake of Highland Brewing Company’s seasonal Clawhammer Oktoberfest Lager\, will be a long and strenuous 10+ mile trip along multi-use trails that traverse mountain bike\, equestrian\, and hiking trails as well as forest service roads. We will follow the trails up a steep climb along a creek\, through wildflower patches and rich cove forest. From Clawhammer Cove to the summit\, we will climb close to 1\,900 feet to finish at 4\,072 ft elevation. The cliff-top view at the summit offers scenic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Looking Glass in Pisgah National Forest. \nThis hike is part of our corporate partnership with Highland Brewing Company in Asheville\, NC. Highland donates a portion of sales of seasonal releases during the “release party” at the Tasting Room in Asheville to support SAHC’s land and water conservation efforts\, and we lead guided hikes for folks to experience and enjoy the natural landscapes for which these seasonal brews are named. \nPlease Note: There are a couple single log bridges\, muddy areas\, rocky and steep inclines and a chance of yellow jackets; SAHC wants to provide a fun and safe trip so please be aware of these conditions. \nWhat To Bring: Hiking boots\, hiking poles (optional)\, packed lunch\, 2 liters of water\, jacket/rain gear. Please dress in layers. \nDogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome\, but must be kept on a leash. \nLeader: Katie Greer\, AmeriCorps Community Engagement and Education member. For questions or more info\, contact Katie at katie@appalachian.org \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-clawhammer-hike-with-highland-brewing-co/
CATEGORIES:"For Love of Beer & Mountains",Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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