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SUMMARY:Creek Week 2026 - SAHC Community Farm Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July 8th\nTime: Starting at 10:00 am\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.0 miles \nDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10)\, a few steep inclines are present on this trail\nCost: FREE\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nEnjoy a guided hike on the 2-mile Discovery Trail loop trail at the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Community Farm in Alexander\, NC. Learn about how our stream restoration project on our Community Farm in 2013 improved water quality in the French Broad River watershed. \nAlong this hike you will also 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\, 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. \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 \n\n\n\n  \nTo Register for this Hike\, Fill Out Form Below:
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/creek-week-2026-sahc-community-farm-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:July Beaver Creek Watershed Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM\nDistance: 2.5 miles\nElevation: ~400 feet gain then loss.\nDifficulty:  Moderate (6/10) due to uneven and slick terrain\, minor scrambling.\n\nJoin Park Greer\, SAHC’s Preserve Manager and Erin Goodpaster\, SAHC Outreach Program Manager for an untraditional hike as we explore the aquatic environments of the Beaver Creek Watershed on SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve near Spruce Pine\, NC. The trek begins with a short safety and ecological talk before heading up the creek. Along the way participants have the opportunity to relax by calming waterfalls\, search for and learn about critters\, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the wilderness!\n\n\nThe path up the creek is undeveloped and most walking between stopping points will be on game trails and will involve minor scrambling\, requiring the use of hands. The walk back to the parking area will be on a gravel road.\n\nPlease come prepared with plenty of water\, snacks\, lunch\, hiking gear that can get wet\, and a good attitude.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/july-beavercreek-watershed-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,South Yellow Mountain Preserve,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Morning Yoga on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Where: SAHC Community Farm\nGentle Flow Yoga\nDate & Time: Friday\, July 24th\, 8:00 AM\nCost: Free for Members\, $10 for Non-members (Pre-Registration is Required!)\nBring your own mat\nJoin Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Friday\, July 24th\, for a grounding 60-minute practice exploring connection to the body\, breath\, and awareness. This session will be held outside\, under the oak tree at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander\, NC\, led by our Outreach Program Manager\, Erin Goodpaster. During this busy summer season\, we hope to offer an invitation to slow down\, ground\, and turn inwards. \nThis class is suitable for beginners as well as experienced students and will offer some flow\, including some movements up and down off of the mat. Postures may include\, but are not limited to\, sitting\, hands & knees\, standing poses\, balancing poses\, etc. Expect modifications and cues to help you have the safest practice possible. This flow will be a relaxing way to wake up with the sun and ease your way into the weekend. \nErin is a certified 200 hr yoga instructor and has been practicing yoga since 2015. \nREGISTER HERE:
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/morning-yoga-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Training at SAHC Community Farm with SOLO Southeast
DESCRIPTION:Where: SAHC Community Farm\nDate: Saturday\, July 25th and Sunday the 26th\nTime: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nCost: $165\nWill not include CPR Training\n  \nJoin Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on the weekend of July 25th and 26th for a Wilderness First Aid Training with SOLO Southeast at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander\, NC\, about 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. \nThis entry-level course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers to the outdoor industry. The 16 hours of instruction cover patient assessment and how to provide basic care for sick or injured patients. Students will participate in hands-on scenarios in addition to classroom lectures and activities. Successful completion of this course provides a two-year certification. Participants can expect to spend time learning as a group in both a classroom setting as well as outside with hands-on action in real world scenarios. \nPlease Note: Registration is strictly limited to 8 spots. Registration will close when we hit capacity. \nREGISTER HERE:
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-training-at-sahc-community-farm-with-solo-southeast/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2026 Lunch & Learn - Intro to Deer Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lunch & Learn – Introduction to Deer Hunting with Lisa Fierman\, Artemis Sportswomen Ambassador\nWednesday\, July 29 at 12:00 pm EST\nJoin North Carolina’s Artemis Sportswomen ambassador Lisa Fierman for an introduction to deer hunting. We invite you to learn more about the relationship between hunting and conservation and the tenets of an ethical hunter. This presentation will include an overview of the skills and knowledge it takes to become a successful deer hunter\, and how to find a place to hunt. \nArtemis Sportswomen is an official program of the National Wildlife Federation. By investing in sportswomen’s communities\, skills\, and leadership\, Artemis continues to create an intergenerational cohort of outdoors leaders and champions for hunting\, angling\, and conservation. Artemis is dedicated to creating lasting positive impact on sporting and the outdoors\, and the land\, water\, and wildlife upon which we all depend. \nThis Lunch & Learn will be accompanied by a free\, in-person deer scouting event on Saturday\, August 1 at 7 am at Bent Creek Experimental Forest. More details and sign-up in your Webinar registration.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/intro-to-deer-hunting-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience
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SUMMARY:Waterfalls Park Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 31st\, 10:30 AM\nNewland Waterfalls Park – Newland\, NC\nJoin the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the Roan Stewardship team for a volunteer workday at the Newland Waterfalls Park located in Newland\, NC. This popular SAHC acquisition was heavily damaged from Hurricane Helene and is still in need of trail improvements for the many people who recreate here daily. \nTasks will include: \n\ntrash cleanup\nbrush clearing\nchainsaw work\nbridge improvements\ntrail improvements\n\nWhat To Bring: \n\nWater (2 liters)\nLunch & snacks\nPants\nClosed-toed shoes\nGloves\nHat\, sunglasses\, & sun protection\nAny trail tools you might prefer working with\n\nAll and any ability levels are welcome! If you have any questions\, please reach out to Roan Stewardship Technician Travis Bordley at travis@appalachian.org \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/waterfalls-park-volunteer-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming,Volunteer Opportunity
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