2017 Grassy Ridge Mow-Off

Highlands of Roan

We need YOUR help on the mountain! Camp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the globally rare grassy and shrub balds found on Grassy Ridge, one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant sites in the Roan Highlands. We’ll cut invasive blackberries and other shrubs using weed […]

Roany Boyz & Girlz Volunteer Weekend

Engine Gap, Highlands of Roan

Join the Roany Boyz and Girlz in a weekend of jovial camaraderie while helping manage the grassy balds habitat at Engine Gap in the Highlands of Roan. Come for a day, or set up camp at Round Bald and stay for the weekend! For more info or to volunteer with the Roany crew, contact Carol […]

Balds and Brews

Johnson City, TN

What: Balds & Brews When: Fri., August 11, 3:00 PM Where: Balds presentation in Room 304, D.M. Brown Hall, ETSU, followed by Brews at JRH Brewing in Johnson City Join us as SAHC's Duke Stanback Intern Sarah Sanford presents her work cataloging the last three decades of grassy balds management in the Roan Highlands. Sarah will […]

2017 Hump Mountain Hike

Location: Highlands of Roan Date: October 21, 2017 Start Time: 10:00am Difficulty Rating: Strenuous (9) Cost: FREE but pre-registration is required. Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash. Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy as we venture into the Highland of Roan, hiking to the 5,587 foot summit of Hump Mountain!  […]

2018 AT Countryside Focus Area Hike

Date: Saturday, February 10 Start Time: 10 AM, details provided upon registration Location: Appalachian Trail Country Side Difficulty: Moderate (9) Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash. Cost: FREE for all participants In this conservation focus area, we will learn about SAHC's work in the landscape surrounding the Appalachian Trail (AT) between Hot Springs, NC and Watauga […]

Free

2018 June Jamboree

Highlands of Roan

Registration for the 2018 June Jamboree has now closed. The Social Time:  2-4 pm After your adventure on your Jamboree outing be sure to stop by our afternoon social where friends and family can gather and share hike experiences while learning about SAHC’s recent accomplishments, including land protection and stewardship news. Drinks and light refreshments […]

Free

Grassy Ridge Mow-Off 2019

Highlands of Roan

We need YOUR help on the mountain! Camp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the globally rare grassy and shrub balds found on Grassy Ridge, one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant sites in the Roan Highlands. We’ll cut invasive blackberries and other shrubs using weed […]