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SUMMARY:2026 SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is proud to announce our 6th Annual Winter Hiking Challenge!\nThe Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days\, to be completed in your own time and at your own speed. Those can be miles you’ve walked\, ran or hiked – in your neighborhood or through the woods – just make it 60 miles within the 60-day challenge time period (January 1st to March 1st\, 2026). No matter your background or ability this event is designed to get folks outside in the cold winter months! Registration opens December 1st and ends on February 25th and the registration fee is $25 per person. Your registration fee directly supports conservation work in the Southern Appalachians. If you cannot afford the registration fee at this time\, please use the coupon code: SAHC2026. \nAll participants will receive informative emails throughout the challenge with suggestions for some of our favorite places to hike across the mountains of NC and TN\, including some new properties SAHC has recently protected. You may enter miles at any date during the 60 days\, as long as they are all entered before March 1. \nThose who complete the Winter Hiking Challenge will receive a commemorative SAHC patch\, designed by Solstice Handmade\, and all participants will be invited to an in-person celebration in March at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. The top 5 finishers by mileage will receive $50 gift cards to Second Gear! \n\n\n\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-winter-hiking-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 February 7th South Yellow Mountain Preserve Hike to Pine Knob
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 7th\nTime: Starting at 10:00 AM\nLocation: South Yellow Mountain Preserve\nDistance: 3.8 miles \nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (6/10)\nThe hike is FREE for SAHC members\, and $10 for non-members.\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED below\n  \nJoin SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer for a moderately strenuous hike to Pine Knob\, an exposed rocky outcrop with beautiful views of the Black Mountains. Along the way Park will interpret the area’s geology and history\, dating back hundreds of years. Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain\, rocky inclines\, and potential snowy ground. \nAfter registering\, you’ll receive directions\, meeting instructions\, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. \nIf you have any questions please email SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer at park@appalachian.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-february-south-yellow-mountain-preserve-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T123000
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SUMMARY:2026 February SAHC Community Farm Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, February 8th\nTime: Starting at 10:30 AM\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.0 miles \nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10)\, several steep inclines are present on this trail\nCost: FREE for SAHC Members\, $10 for non-members\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nJoin us for a Guided Hike at the SAHC Community Farm \nWhat can you see on the Discovery Trail at the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Community Farm in Alexander\, NC? The 2.0-mile loop winds through sunlit fields and shady forest edges\, providing views to showcase the vibrant beauty of the farm. Learn about the positive aspects of agroforestry as you walk through silvopasture demonstration project\, see apple trees growing in the Food Forest orchard\, stroll through the youth-friendly Story Walk\, discover how stream buffers help protect water quality\, and check out the growing areas for SAHC’s Farm Incubator Program. \nAs you explore the 140-acre property\, you may encounter Scottish Highland cattle grazing in the pastures\, white-tailed deer moving quietly through the woods\, or hawks soaring overhead. Summer is a lively time on the farm\, when native pollinator plants blooms\, birds and wildlife are active\, and our conservation and agriculture projects are on full display. \nWhether you’re a nature enthusiast\, photographer\, or someone curious about regenerative agriculture\, this hike offers an inspiring look at how conservation and farming can work hand in hand. \nPlease note that the SAHC Community Farm is an active site not open to the public outside of scheduled events. To protect this space and ensure a positive experience for all\, pre-registration is required. After registering\, you’ll receive directions\, meeting instructions\, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible. \nIf you have any questions please email Erin Goodpaster at erin@appalachian.org \nTo Register for this Hike\, Fill Out Form Below:
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-february-sahc-community-farm-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 February 13th South Yellow Mountain Preserve Hike to Pine Knob
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 13th\nTime: Starting at 10:00 AM\nLocation: South Yellow Mountain Preserve\nDistance: 3.8 miles \nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (6/10)\nThe hike is FREE for SAHC members\, and $10 for non-members.\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED below\n  \nJoin SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer for a moderately strenuous hike to Pine Knob\, an exposed rocky outcrop with beautiful views of the Black Mountains. Along the way Park will interpret the area’s geology and history\, dating back hundreds of years. Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain\, rocky inclines\, and potential snowy ground. \nAfter registering\, you’ll receive directions\, meeting instructions\, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. \nIf you have any questions please email SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer at park@appalachian.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-february-13th-south-yellow-mountain-preserve-hike-to-pine-knob/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 Rescheduled Deaverview Mountain Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 14th at 10:30 am\nWhere: Deaverview Mountain\nDistance: 2 miles\nDifficulty: Moderate (5/10)\nCost: Free for Members\, $10 for Non-Members\n  \nJoin SAHC for a guided group hike up Deaverview Mountain located just outside the city limits of Asheville. We will hike about 2 miles round trip on a moderately graded road bed with a steady incline through high quality forest. The summit is a stunning view of Asheville from the 343-acre mountain top. Deaverview Mountain will soon be transferred to Buncombe County to be made into a public park. \nThis hike is rescheduled from its original date\, January 29th due to the winter storm. \nAfter registering\, you’ll receive directions\, meeting instructions\, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. \nIf you have any questions please email SAHC Outreach Program Manager Erin Goodpaster at erin@appalachian.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-deaverview-mountain-reschedule/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:EcoPrinted Patterns - Galaxita Workshop at SAHC Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:EcoPrinted Patterns Workshop \n\nDATE: Saturday February 14\, 2026\nTIME: 11:00am – 3:00 pm\nCOST: $115 person \nDISCOUNTS: SAHC members get $10 OFF / Returning Students get $20 OFF\n\nMax of 12 students \n\n \nDescription:\nCreate unexpected repeat patterns with botanical prints.  Join artist Meredith Law to unlock botanical pigments.  We will use dried botanicals on cotton\, silk\, & linen.  After steam printing\, we will explore how iron water can make dark contrasting prints & natural dye baths can add bold color. We will go from the basics to some more advanced concepts – so there will be something for everyone.\n\nAll materials are provided\, so you’ll leave with 2 wearable pieces of fiber art! \n*Enjoy a treat for yourself on Valentine’s Day and make a gift for someone you love. \n\n\nMaterials provided: \n\nDried botanicals\nNatural dyes & modifiers\nPre-treated fabrics to experiment on\nReady-to-print cotton bandana & silk scarf \nAprons & gloves\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nBio – Meredith Law:\n\nI’m a naturalist\, artist\, and event designer who gets excited about the tiniest details.  With a BFA in sculpture and a degree in botany\, my passion lies in collecting unusual pieces from nature and creating elegant things out of the unexpected.  For my event design company\, I act as art director\, illustrator\, and event brand ambassador making sure every detail tells a story.  But what I really love is teaching folks to make beautiful things by exploring where nature meets art.\n\nInstagram: @meredithlawdesign
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/ecoprinted-patterns-galaxita-workshop-at-sahc-community-farm/
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,SAHC Community Farm
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SUMMARY:Wool Landscapes - Galaxita Workshop at SAHC Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:Wool Landscape Workshop (Saturday Class)\n\n\nDATE: Saturday February 21\, 2026 \nTIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nCOST: $95 person  \nDISCOUNTS: SAHC members get $10 OFF / Returning Students get $20 OFF \n\nMax of 15 students \n\n \nDescription:\nExplore the creative galaxy of wool painting.  Join artist Meredith Law to paint a landscape using fiber as your paint and a needle as your brush. \nGather around a communal table filled with soft\, colorful wool roving\, pre-made rustic wood frames\, and watercolor templates to guide your composition. No art experience is required.  Meredith will guide you through the process of layering and sculpting wool to create a beautifully textured landscape. \nAll materials are provided\, so you’ll leave with a ready-to-hang piece of fiber art you can gift to someone you love. \nMaterials provided:\n\nfelted canvas\nwool roving\nsalvaged wood frame\nfelting needles \nfelting pad\nwatercolor templates\n\n\n\n\n\nBio – Meredith Law:\nI’m a naturalist\, artist\, and event designer who gets excited about the tiniest details.  With a BFA in sculpture and a degree in botany\, my passion lies in collecting unusual pieces from nature and creating elegant things out of the unexpected.  For my event design company\, I act as art director\, illustrator\, and event brand ambassador making sure every detail tells a story.  But what I really love is teaching folks to make beautiful things by exploring where nature meets art. \nInstagram: @meredithlawdesign \n\nWebsite: galaxita.com
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/wool-landscapes-galaxita-workshop-at-sahc-community-farm/
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,SAHC Community Farm
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SUMMARY:Mitchell County Landscape Recovery and Preparedness Open House
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, Feb. 21 from 1 to 3 pm (DROP IN)\nFirewise Prevention Presentation at 1:30 pm \nWhere: Bowman Middle School\, 410 S. Mitchell Ave.\, Bakersville\, NC 28705\nCome learn from agencies\, non-profits\, and businesses about what resources are available to landowners\, as well as recovery updates. \nDrop-In Topics Include:\n\nWildfire Mitigation\nDebris Removal and Forest Mulching\nForest Restoration\nNon-native Invasive Species Control\nStream Restoration\nLandslide Seeding\n\nHost and presenters include:\n \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/mitchell-county-landscape-recovery-and-preparedness-open-house/
LOCATION:Bowman Middle School\, 410 S. Mitchell Ave.\, Bakersville\, NC\, 28705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T123000
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CREATED:20260128T203825Z
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UID:29744-1771756200-1771763400@appalachian.org
SUMMARY:2026 February Hiking with Kids at Bull Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, February 22nd\, 2026\nTime: 10:30 am\nWhere: SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College\nDifficulty: (3/10)\nCost: FREE for members\, $10 for non-members\n(Kids hike for free!)\n  \nJoin SAHC on a family friendly guided hike at SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve! This hike is specifically designed for folks to hike with children and to encourage families to get outside during the chilly winter times. The trails at SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve meander through the 191 acre tract and are gently graded\, making them perfect to bring the whole family with children of any age. This hike will be about 2 miles in length. \nThis newly protected preserve consists of a beautiful cove and mixed forest\, an open 17-acre pasture with stunning views of the Black Mountains\, and lovely sections of Bull Creek with rocky streambanks and wading pools. A tributary of the Swannanoa River\, Bull Creek originates in the Black Mountains just south of Rattlesnake Lodge and the Blue Ridge Parkway\, draining an area of more than 10 square miles. Approximately 3 miles of single track hiking and biking trails traverse the property in an existing trail system. \nSAHC owns this land for the long-term and remains in deep partnership with Warren Wilson College\, who continues to use the property for education and land management training. \nIf you have any questions about this hike\, please email Erin Goodpaster at erin@appalachian.org \nAfter registering\, you’ll receive directions\, meeting instructions\, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible. \nPlease Register Below
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-february-hiking-with-kids-at-bull-creek-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260218T155107Z
CREATED:20260116T204601Z
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SUMMARY:Wool Landscapes - Galaxita Workshop at SAHC Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:Wool Landscape Workshop (Sunday Class)\n\n\nDATE: Sunday February 22\, 2026 \nTIME: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nCOST: $95 person  \nDISCOUNTS: SAHC members get $10 OFF / Returning Students get $20 OFF \n\nMax of 15 students \n\n \nDescription:\nExplore the creative galaxy of wool painting.  Join artist Meredith Law to paint a landscape using fiber as your paint and a needle as your brush. \nGather around a communal table filled with soft\, colorful wool roving\, pre-made rustic wood frames\, and watercolor templates to guide your composition. No art experience is required.  Meredith will guide you through the process of layering and sculpting wool to create a beautifully textured landscape. \nAll materials are provided\, so you’ll leave with a ready-to-hang piece of fiber art you can gift to someone you love. \nMaterials provided:\n\nfelted canvas\nwool roving\nsalvaged wood frame\nfelting needles \nfelting pad\nwatercolor templates\n\n\n\n\n\nBio – Meredith Law:\nI’m a naturalist\, artist\, and event designer who gets excited about the tiniest details.  With a BFA in sculpture and a degree in botany\, my passion lies in collecting unusual pieces from nature and creating elegant things out of the unexpected.  For my event design company\, I act as art director\, illustrator\, and event brand ambassador making sure every detail tells a story.  But what I really love is teaching folks to make beautiful things by exploring where nature meets art. \nInstagram: @meredithlawdesign \nWebsite: galaxita.com
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/wool-landscapes-galaxita-workshop-at-sahc-community-farm-2/
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,SAHC Community Farm
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Hiking Challenge Strawberry Gap Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 28th\nTime: 11:00 am\nWhere: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures\nDistance: 6 miles\nDifficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10)\nCost: FREE for all participants (Pre-Registration is Required!)\n  \nFinish the Winter Hiking Challenge strong and in community by joining Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a guided hike to Blue Ridge Pastures via the Strawberry Gap Trail! \nThis hike is only for participants registered for the 2026 Winter Hiking Challenge. \nWe will hike a moderately strenuous 6 mile out-and-back through a beautiful forest while taking in sweeping views of Fairview\, NC before arriving at the remote Blue Ridge Pastures. \nStrawberry Gap is in the stunning Upper Hickory Nut Gorge trail network and climbs upward for three miles through beautiful\, boulder-strewn forests. About halfway up\, a rock outcrop offers sweeping views over a picturesque valley and range upon range of distant\, blue mountains. The climax of this trail is Blue Ridge Pastures\, where the forests give way to a ridgeline pasture\, revealing dramatic views of the Hickory Nut Gorge\, Bearwallow Mountain\, Little Pisgah Mountain\, and in the distance the highest mountains in the eastern United States.  \nThis trail is made possible through a partnership between two local land trusts–Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) and Conserving Carolina. SAHC owns Strawberry Gap Preserve and worked with multiple private landowners to protect this beautiful mountain land with conservation easements. Conserving Carolina then built the trail\, which connects to Trombatore Trail at Blue Ridge Pastures. This brings us to more than 16 miles of connected trails in the Upper Hickory Nut Gorge. \n*Please note that Strawberry Gap passes through privately owned land and dogs are not allowed on this trail.  \nRegister Below!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/winter-hiking-challenge-strawberry-gap-hike/
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