by sahcadmin | Jul 30, 2019 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Every July for more than 40 years, SAHC staff and volunteers have met on Grassy Ridge to clear the Canada Blackberry that threatens the globally endangered grassy and shrub bald ecosystems found on the Roan Highlands. This summer, 22 volunteers, partners, and staff...
by sahcadmin | Jun 23, 2017 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
On Tuesday, June 21, we were invited to assist the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Conservation Leadership Corps and Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club (TEHCC) with trail improvements leading to Jane Bald in the Highlands of Roan. Our Roan AmeriCorps...
by sahcadmin | Jul 8, 2016 | Volunteer Stories, Volunteers of the Year
Saylor and Bettye live in the Valley of the Roan community near Carvers Gap. Before retiring to the Roan, Saylor worked as a hearings officer for the South Carolina Department of Justice and Bettye was a high school teacher at Chapin High School in SC. They also owned...
by sahcadmin | Dec 17, 2014 | Our Community Farm, Volunteer Stories
Middle school kids these days have a bit of a bad rap — they watch too much TV, they have no work ethic, and they never go outside. Well, whoever says that has never met the students from the French Broad River Academy. Over the past year-and-a-half the 6th, 7th, and...
by sahcadmin | Jul 1, 2014 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Where would we be without our volunteers and amazing AmeriCorps Project Conserve members? Our “Raft Out the Trash” event earlier this year reflects a stellar example of how these team members’ incredible initiative, drive and dedication help us...
