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SUMMARY:Roan Mountain Garlic Mustard Pull
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is partnering with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC)\, Roan Mountain State Park\, and the Cherokee National Forest to remove invasive garlic mustard around the Appalachian Trail. \nAll are invited to join us for a fun day of helping to protect the natural habitats and biodiversity found in the A.T. landscape – no experience needed. Plucking out the pesky invaders when they are young is relatively easy and very rewarding work\, but it does take a lot of hands! You also might get to see spring wildflowers that are able to grow in the area\, thanks to the hard work of volunteers who pulled garlic mustard in the past. \nSchedule: \n9:00 AM to 9:15 AM – Introduction\, safety talk\, etc. Volunteers will be briefed\, divided into groups\, and dispersed across the Park and along public roadsides to pull garlic mustard. There will need to be some shuttling and driving of personal vehicles to make this happen. \n9:15 AM to 1:00 PM – Pulling and bagging up garlic mustard! \nFood/Drinks: Please bring your own snacks\, lunch\, and bottled water. Lunch is not provided. Water and light snacks are available from the Conference Center vending machines. \nEquipment/Precautions: Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. Feel free to bring personal gloves or a trowel. Pulling garlic mustard is usually easy\, but a trowel can be helpful for compacted roadside soil and stubborn roots. \nYou will need: A hat and/or sunscreen\, long pants\, sturdy shoes\, lunch\, water\, a warm layer for high elevation hiking\, and rain gear. If you are allergic to poison ivy or insects\, consider wearing long sleeves and pants as a precaution. \nNote: It may be difficult to return to your car while we are working\, so bring a bag to keep your items with you throughout the day. Some work sites are very steep. Please let us know in the morning\, if you prefer to work on flatter terrain or have medical conditions. First aid kits will be on site. \nSome work sites are very steep. Please inform your trip leader before the workday if you prefer to work on flatter terrain or have medical conditions.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/roan-mountain-garlic-mustard-pull/
CATEGORIES:Roan Stewardship Volunteer,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2026 April Bill Popper Memorial Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, May 3rd\nTime: Starting at 10:30 AM\nWhere: Popper Tract\nDistance: 1.5 miles\nDifficulty: (4/10 difficulty) Moderate with several stream-crossings\nCost: FREE for Members\, $10 for Non-Members\nPre-registration is REQUIRED\n  \nJoin SAHC for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the 573-acre Prices Creek Preserve in Yancey County that he loved so much. \nThis hike is a perennial favorite\, taking participants through our Price’s Creek Preserve where an astounding array of ephemeral wildflowers can be found this time of year. Participants will hike through mature northern hardwood forest along a trail following Price’s Creek. \nNOTE: Due to limited parking availability\, we will be hard capping this hike at 12 participants. Please register each party member individually to ensure we do not go over this number. \nWe will meet at a public parking area before carpooling to Price’s Creek Preserve. \nIf you would like to learn more about Bill Popper and his passion for this land that he loved\, please read our memorial here.  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-april-bill-popper-memorial-wildflower-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 Environmental Trivia @ Yee-Haw Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 13\nTime: 5 to 8 pm (Trivia starts at 6!)\nLocation: Yee-Haw Brewing Company\, 126 Buffalo St.\, Johnson City\, TN 37604\nMembers and friends are invited to join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Smokies Safe Passage for an evening of connection and fun trivia. Spend time with your local conservation community and learn more about one of SAHC’s critical partnerships focused on wildlife connectivity. Trivia will begin at 6 pm and focus on Road Ecology – the scientific study of how roads\, traffic\, and transportation infrastructure impact natural environments. Thanks to Safe Passage for adding this fun element to our membership gathering. You do not need to participate in trivia if you don’t want to! Annual donors and active volunteers are considered members of SAHC and are the foundation of our conservation work! \nYee-Haw Brewing is located in the heart of downtown Johnson City\, in the historic Tweetsie train station. There are in-house food options as well as White Duck Taco Shop\, which shares the space. Beer\, wine\, liquor\, and non-alcoholic options are available. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the venue. \nWe’d love to know if you can make it\, but feel free to drop by! Use the RSVP form below to let us know if you’re coming. If you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Membership Director Cheryl Fowler at cheryl@appalachian.org.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-yeehaw-trivia/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing\, 126 Buffalo St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:May Birding at Hampton Creek Cove
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 16th\nStart Time: 9:00 am\nDistance: 2 Miles\nCost: Free for Members\, $10 for Non-Members\nPre-Registration is required below\n  \nJoin SAHC on a spring bird walk at Hampton Creek Cove on Saturday\, May 16th. This 693-acre preserve offers an ideal habitat for a diverse range of bird species\, including the elusive Golden-winged Warbler. Thanks to the conservation efforts of multiple agencies\, including SAHC\, the habitat of the Golden-winged Warbler has been protected\, providing birdwatchers with a unique opportunity to observe these beautiful birds in their natural environment. This walk will be co-led by experienced birders Mike Hill and Seth Buddy. \nWhile participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars\, a limited number of pairs will be available to borrow. Whether you’re interested in learning more about birds or simply getting outside\, we hope you’ll find some joy with us on this outing! \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/may-birding-at-hampton-creek-cove/
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