Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Appalachia Day – A Celebration of All Things Appalachian!
Hickory Nut Gap Farm 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 […]
