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Bill Popper Memorial – Prices Creek Preserve

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Bill Popper close up photo

William Denis Popper,  December 11, 1960 – April 21, 2009

A quiet, studious man intent on making a positive impact on the world, Bill Popper contacted Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in the early 2000s about permanently protecting his cherished land in Yancey County. Diagnosed with lymphoma, Bill wanted to ensure that the land he loved would be protected in the future. His passion for nature, and for doing good for people and the planet, are enshrined in the Prices Creek Preserve — his conservation legacy.

“Bill told me his love of nature began when he was a child,” recalls Dr. Marcia E. Herman-Giddens. “From the moment we knew him, he loved nature and wanted to preserve the environment. He was an intelligent, gentle person who loved hiking and loved the land.” Read more

2018 June Wildflower Wednesday

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Date:  Wednesday, June 27

Time:   11:00-3:00pm

Location:   Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area

Cost:  FREE for all participants. Registration is required.

On the final wildflower hike we will head to the 693-acre Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area that is jointly managed by the state and SAHC! This area is known for its incredible biological diversity of plant and animal life. So far, 225 native plant species have been documented in the cove, as well as 78 bird species, including the golden-winged warbler. We will hike about three miles with a few steep sections.  This is the only state natural area that is also a working farm.

This hike is part of  the Wildflower Wednesday Hike Series, showcasing the incredible biodiversity in our region. The hikes will be on the last Wednesday of the month in March, April, May, and June.  The Wildflower Wednesday Hikes will have representative from the Western North Carolina Botanical Club with us to help identify and learn about the flowers!

Registration for this hike is now full. To be placed on the waitlist, or if you plans have changed and you can no longer join us, please contact emily@appalachian.org. Thank you!

Bill Popper Memorial Hike

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Location: Price’s Creek Preserve near Burnsville, NC

Date: Saturday, April 22nd

Start Time: 10 AM

Difficulty: Moderate (4-5)

Leader: Haley Smith, SAHC AmeriCorps Outreach Member

Cost: Free for SAHC members; $10 for non-members.

Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

We invite you to join us for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the 573-acre property in Yancey County that he loved so much. This hike is a perennial favorite, taking participants through our Price’s Creek Preserve with numerous wildflowers this time of year including May Apples, Blood Root, Lark Spur and much more. We will hike through mature northern hardwood forest and make our way to a lovely spot on Price’s Creek for lunch, then loop back to the beginning, all the while enjoying the flowery splendor of Mother Nature!

This hike registration is now FULL. For questions, or to be added to the waitlist, contact hike coordinator Haley Smith at haley@appalachian.org or 828.253.0095 ext 205.

Not a current SAHC member? Click Here to pay for your outing or join SAHC. Members hike for free all year! If you have questions about your membership status, please contact Membership Director Cheryl Fowler at cheryl@appalachian.org or 828.253.0095 ext 209.

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