Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
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SAHC Hike Series: Bailey Mountain Preserve
Baily Mountain Preserve 885 Forest St., Mars Hill, NC, United StatesExplore the stunning Bailey Mountain Preserve with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) on a guided hike through this beautiful 250-acre protected area. Bailey Mountain, the highest peak visible from Mars Hill, is a significant landmark both historically and culturally, especially for Mars Hill University. The Preserve is open to the public and offers […]
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SAHC Hike Series: Community Farm Tour
Community Farm 180 Mag Sluder Rd, Alexander, NC, United StatesPut on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for an unforgettable guided hike along The Discovery Trail, hosted by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. This 2.5-mile loop will take you through the beautiful forests and open fields of our 140-acre Community Farm in Alexander, NC. Along the trail, you may spot […]
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2025 Agroforestry Workshop: Pruning our Silvopasture Project
Southern Appalachian Highlands Concervancy Community Farm SAHC Community Farm, 80 Mag Sluder Road, NC, United StatesWe will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian buffers. We will discuss the differences in pruning for fruit, nut, timber, fodder and mulch production. Participants will leave understanding how […]
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2025 Hike Series: Kephart Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bryson City, NC Bryson City, NC, United StatesDistance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday, April 5th This trail offers a scenic and historically rich hike, leading to the Kephart Shelter. We’ll begin with a footbridge crossing […]
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Appalachia Day – A Celebration of All Things Appalachian!
Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United StatesAppalachia Day is a full-day event this year with three parts: A morning guided hike on the Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures (please register for the hike in advance) A free, family-friendly festival and local market at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC An evening, ticketed concert with the Darren Nicholson […]
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Conservation Celebration Hike – Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannoa, NC, United StatesConservation Celebration Hike at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy's Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College. Join us for a guided outing to explore this new SAHC preserve! The 191 acre tract consists of a beautiful cove and mixed forest, an open 17-acre pasture with stunning views of the Black Mountains, and lovely sections of Bull Creek with rocky streambanks and wading pools. This […]
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Blackrock Mountain Hike, off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Sylva, North Carolina, United StatesEnjoy a moderately strenuous trek to the summit of Blackrock Mountain, with views of Thunderstruck Ridge, Waterrock Knob and other 6,000 ft peaks. Participants will travel roughly 6 miles over rugged terrain through mystical red spruce, Fraser firs, and red oak forests while periodically stopping at rock outcroppings for awe inspiring views. This guided hike is […]
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Screening of “A Life Reimagine: The George Masa Story”
Sierra Nevada 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC, United StatesSneak Peek Screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story – at the High Gravity Room at Sierra Nevada Brewery This inspiring film explores the life and legacy of George Masa (1885–1933), the Japanese-born photographer whose passion for the Southern Appalachian landscape helped inspire the creation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail. Be among the first […]
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