How does it work?

Land 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.

What is National Trails Day?

Land Trust Day was established, not only to celebrate the work of Land Trusts, but also to celebrate and raise awareness of National Trails Day.

National Trails Day, held annually on the first Saturday in June, was established in 1993 by the American Hiking Society to advocate for trail stewardship, promote conservation, and encourage people to experience the outdoors.

About Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

SAHC conserves unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. We connect people with land for outdoor recreation, health, fitness, wellbeing, farming, livelihood and learning. We also steward all of our conservation properties.

In 2025, SAHC:

• Protected 2,820 more acres!
• Improved public access by transferring seven tracts totaling 1,200 acres to public ownership.
• Responded to Hurricane Helene by upgrading technology to monitor lands, assess storm damage, repair access, and support regional recovery efforts.
• Connected communities to farmland protection, sustainable agriculture, and habitat restoration through programs at the SAHC Community Farm.