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SUMMARY:2026 Land Trust Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday – June 6\, 2026\nSupport SAHC on Land Trust Day – Recognize National Trails Day\n\n\n\n\nYou are the difference between a mountain lost and a mountain saved. \n\n\nWhat is Land Trust Day?\n\n\n\n\nLand Trust Day was designated as a special day to recognize the efforts of conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy who contribute to the well-being of communities by preserving farmland for food production\, places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation\, clean water\, wildlife and plant habitat\, and scenic beauty. \nConservation is an investment in local communities\, improving the quality of life for visitors and residents alike. \nLand Trust Day sponsors pledge to contribute a specific amount or donate a percentage of sales from Saturday\, June 6 in recognition of SAHC’s positive impact on our shared resources and communities. \nYou can Shop and Support SAHC at participating businesses on June 6! \nOr\, help out by volunteering (see sign up forms below). \nThank you to our 2026 Land Trust Day Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Here to Volunteer at a Mast General Store Location
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-land-trust-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day - Chestnut Mountain Group Ride
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 6th\nStart Time: 10:00 am\nCost: Free!\nRegister Below\n  \nBring your bike and join SAHC to celebrate National Trails Day/Land Trust Day at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on Saturday\, June 6th! We’ll meet at the entrance arch at 10:00 am to talk about SAHC’s hand in the conservation of Chestnut Mountain and the new Hominy Creek Expansion property and stream restoration project. Folks will then be invited to ride the trails at the park as a group or on their own. Register below or just show up if you can make it! \nSAHC will also be at Mast General Store in Asheville and Waynesville tabling to share about Land Trust Day! A portion of sales from each location on June 6th will be donated to support the conservation work that SAHC does in the Southern Appalachians. We invite folks to shop at Mast or help by volunteering to table after the ride! \nTo volunteer\, please fill out the form on this page. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE GROUP RIDE HERE:
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/national-trails-day-chestnut-mountain-group-ride/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260610T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Lunch & Learn - Human History of SYMP
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lunch & Learn – Human History of the South Yellow Mountain Preserve\nWednesday\, June 10 at 12:00 pm EST\nJoin SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager\, Park Greer\, for a virtual Lunch & Learn exploring the rich human history of the area. This presentation will trace the many ways people have lived with the rugged landscape\, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining\, logging\, and farming. \nDrawing from historical records\, maps\, photographs\, and stories\, Park will connect the preserve’s human history to the broader story of conservation in the Southern Appalachians. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how past generations lived\, worked\, traveled\, and stewarded these mountains\, and how that legacy continues to influence the landscape we experience today. \nJoin Park for a 2.5-mile hike on South Yellow Mountain on Saturday\, May 30 at 9 am. More details and sign-up in your Webinar registration.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-human-history-of-symp/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience
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SUMMARY:2026 June Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:June Jamboree registration is NOW OPEN!!\n  \n\nJoin us on Saturday\, June 13th for SAHC’s annual celebration of outdoor recreation and conservation in the Highlands of Roan.\n\n\nWe invite you to enjoy a day of free\, guided outings in the iconic Roan landscape. Enjoy blooming rhododendron and gorgeous views as you explore and learn about these globally important ecosystems. This year\, SAHC is hosting five concurrent outings in TN and NC — choose from challenging treks\, nature journaling\, or a simple stroll. \n\nSAHC’s 2026 June Jamboree Outings Include: \n\n\n– Roll n’ Stroll at Rhododendron Gardens \n\n\n– Birding at The Miller Farmstead (with Roan Mountain State Park) \n\n\n– Challenge Hike from Carver’s Gap to Hampton Creek Cove \n\n\n– Green Journaling Hike at SAHC’s Little Cove Creek Preserve \n\n\n– Spruce Restoration Walk and Talk at Cloudland \n\n\n\nFollowing the morning hikes and experiences\, participants are invited to stay for an afternoon drop-in social from 1 to 4 pm in the vicinity of Roan Mountain State Park\, where we will celebrate with live music\, drinks\, and snacks. All outings are FREE and open to the public\, although we welcome donations to support SAHC’s ongoing work. \n\nTo see a list of events and to register\, click here!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-june-jamboree/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,June Jamboree,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 Rhododendron Festival Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Friday\, June 19th\, 12 pm – 5 pm\nDay 2: Saturday\, June 20th\, 10 am – 4 pm \nWhere: Bowman Middle School (410 S Mitchell Ave\, Bakersville\, NC 28705)\nJoin SAHC as we table at the annual Rhododendron Festival in Bakersville\, NC. We’ll be selling merchandise\, prints\, stickers\, and more. We’ll also have a fun craft to do for kiddos at the fair! If you’d like to volunteer with us that day\, please sign up below. \nBakersville sits in the shadow of Roan Mountain and is just over an hour away from Asheville\, Boone\, and Johnson City. Nearby attractions like the Penland School of Crafts\, the Blue Ridge Parkway\, Spruce Pine\, and Burnsville are all within 20-30 minutes of Bakersville. Learn more about the festival at their website.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-rhododendron-festival/
LOCATION:Bowman Middle School\, 410 S. Mitchell Ave.\, Bakersville\, NC\, 28705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:2026 June SAHC Community Farm Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 24th\nTime: Starting at 10:00 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-june-sahc-community-farm-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,SAHC Community Farm,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 Human History of SYMP Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 27\nTime: Starting at 9 AM\nWhere: South Yellow Mountain Preserve\nDistance: 2.5 miles\nDifficulty: (8/10 difficulty) Strenuous with several steep sections\, 700′ elevation gain\nCost: FREE for Members\, $10 for Non-Members\nPre-registration is REQUIRED\nJoin Park Greer for a strenuous 2.5-mile hike at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve for an opportunity to learn more about the area’s human history and as a compliment to the Virtual Lunch & Learn on June 10. Along the way participants will pass an old homestead\, mines\, and other signs of past activity that shaped the mountains and how SAHC is preserving these sites. This hike is mostly on old logging roads with a few areas that are very steep\, so please come prepared with sturdy footwear\, plenty of water\, and snacks; trekking poles are recommended. \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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2026-human-history-of-symp-hike/
CATEGORIES:South Yellow Mountain Preserve,Upcoming
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