2024 Bike Ride to Historic Alexander Chapel Baptist Church
On a bright Saturday in May 2024, an excited group of 30+ folks gathered to ride bikes, enjoy the outdoors, learn about Black history in rural Buncombe County and farmland […]
On a bright Saturday in May 2024, an excited group of 30+ folks gathered to ride bikes, enjoy the outdoors, learn about Black history in rural Buncombe County and farmland […]
Around the corner from SAHC’s Community Farm and other conserved farms in Alexander, community members are working to preserve an historic African-American church and cemetery. In conjunction with our “It’s Your Backyard” event in April, outdoor recreation ambassador Daniel White (The Blackalachian) led a bike ride from the Community Farm to the church, raising awareness about the significance of the site in local African American history. Read more
The mission of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for all people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, enduring for future generations. We achieve this through long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies and owning and managing land. We are committed to creating and supporting equitable, healthy and thriving communities for everyone in our region.
Email: sahc@appalachian.org
Phone: 828-253-0095
372 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
