In celebration of Land Trust Day on June 6, local businesses from Asheville and Waynesville will donate a portion of their proceeds to The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to aid in the non-profit’s land and water conservation efforts around western North Carolina.
Land Trust Day–held annually on the first Saturday of June in conjunction with National Trails Day–celebrates the efforts of the SAHC and the benefits that protected lands and resources bring to local economies, via tourism to the region.
Participating businesses at the time of the SAHC’s press release include Mast General Store, Second Gear, New Morning Gallery, Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Fine Arts Theatre, Bellagio Art to Wear, Bellagio Everyday, Navitat Canopy Adventures, Black Dome Mountain Sports, and Weinhaus.
The SAHC will offer several events around the Asheville area on June 6, including a hike through the recently protected lands of the non-profit OM Sanctuary on the outskirts of downtown Asheville, as well as a tour of the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, N.C.
Founded in 1974, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy works towards preservation of plant and wildlife habitats, local farmlands, and the unique ecosystems of the Southern Appalachian region. Since its inception, SAHC has helped to conserve over 64,000 acres around WNC and eastern Tennessee.
For more information on Land Trust Day, The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, and how you can aid in preservation efforts, visit appalachian.org or see the official press release below.
SAHC OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
Local Businesses support Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on June 6
Area outfitters, shops, restaurants, and outdoor tours will donate for local land & water conservation
Asheville, NC – On Saturday, June 6, businesses in the Asheville and Waynesville areas have pledged to donate a percentage of sales to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) to support local land and water conservation efforts.
“The natural assets we preserve have helped make this region an international destination for hiking, biking, camping, fishing, river adventures, and farm-to-table culinary experiences,” said Cheryl Fowler, SAHC’s Membership Director. “Our conservation work directly impacts tourism as an economic driver in Western North Carolina communities. We are grateful that many of our business partners have recognized this fact and pledged to ‘give back’ by donating a percentage of the day’s sales on Land Trust Day — Saturday, June 6.”
Participating businesses this year include: Mast General Store (Asheville & Waynesville locations), Second Gear, New Morning Gallery, Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Fine Arts Theatre, Bellagio Art to Wear, Bellagio Everyday, Navitat Canopy Adventures, Black Dome Mountain Sports, and Weinhaus.
Land Trust Day is held each year in conjunction with National Trails Day, the first Saturday in June.
For more or updates contact Cheryl Fowler at 828.253.0095 ext 209 or Cheryl@appalachian.org, or visit Appalachian.org.
About Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy:
Founded in 1974 by passionate Appalachian Trail hikers and conservationists concerned about the globally imperiled Highlands of Roan, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has protected over 68,000 acres of unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland and scenic beauty of the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. For more info, visit Appalachian.org.
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