Events
The National Forest Foundation's Eastern Collaboration & Capacity-Building Workshop
The National Forest Foundation's Eastern Collaboration & Capacity-Building Workshop is scheduled for November 2-4, 2010.
We have developed a website to share the workshop schedule and logistics, and online registration information.
- What: Eastern Collaboration & Capacity Building Workshop
- When: November 2-4, 2010
- Where: Townsend, Tennessee (near Knoxville)
- Who should attend: community leaders, nonprofit representatives, Forest Service staff and practitioners engaged in or interested in engaging in collaborative efforts to find common ground on the stewardship of National Forests and Grasslands.
To find out more about this year's workshop and to register, visit www.nff.wildapricot.org.
Hemlock Hike
Join SAFC's Hemlock survey team for an informative field trip to Curtis Creek where we will have the opportunity to learn a simple technique for assessing the condition of hemlock trees. The region's hemlock stands are endangered due to infestations of the Hemlock Wooley Adelgid an insect pest from Asia. Many hemlocks in our National Forests have already died from this pest. SAFC is collaborating with the US Forest Service and the National Forest Foundation to survey hemlock stands in order to determine which areas would benefit from treatment in an attempt to save significant stands of these trees. This field trip will provide participants an opportunity to compare Hemlock stands that have been chemically treated to other stands that are in various stages of die back due to the Adelgid infestation. We will also discuss treatment options the Forest Service is using to save the hemlocks and hike 2 miles RT to a scenic waterfall. Bring a bag lunch. Pre-registration is required - contact Ed Mayer.
Meet by the gas station in the Ingles parking lot to carpool or meet at 10:30AM at the Curtis Creek campground outside of Old Fort.
Directions to Curtis Creek: From Old Fort, NC, take State Rt. 70 east 2 miles to campground sign (Curtis Creek Rd./State Rt. 1227). Turn left onto Curtis Creek Rd. and go 4.7 miles to campground.
Annual SAMAB Conference 2010
This year's conference will take place November 16-18 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee at the Glenstone Lodge.
To learn more information about the hotel, please click here.
Please click here to download the registration form, find payment methods and to learn a little more about the sessions.
To register online, please click here and you'll be sent to The Forest Place Gift Store online checkout through the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association. Pick the registration form that suits you. Add to cart. Check out, and you're done!
The conference theme this year will be "Climate Change: Science To Action" and will feature Dr. Heidi Cullen, Director of Science Communications for Climate Central
Conference sessions will include:
- Interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches
- Agency and NGO initiatives
- Communicating climate change
- Research update
- There will also be a Restoration track at this year's conference!
Roadless Recreation Week (August 7 - 15, 2010)
Celebrating Roadless Throughout the Southeast -- part of the Roadless Recreation Week which will feature a number of outings in Western North Carolina roadless areas and other states including Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, and Georgia.
Crest of the Craggies Hike
- Tuesday August 10, 2010; 8:30 AM-12:00 Noon
Hike the crest of the Craggy Mountains along the Mountains to Sea Trail. Experience grand views into the Craggy Mountain Roadless Area/Wilderness Study Area as the trail ascends around the Craggy Pinnacle; descend into the coolness and quiet of the northern hardwood forest in this roadless area that has been recommended for wilderness designation. The hike is part of the Roadless Recreation Week, which will feature a number of activities in Western North Carolina roadless areas.
3 mile moderate hike. Carpool from the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway at 8:30 AM. Hike will start at the Craggy Gardens Picnic Area off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Led by Hugh Irwin. Call 828-252-9223 ext 103 to register and for additional information.
4th Annual Vanishing Landscape Benefit
- Friday, October 16, 2009. 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
- Blackbird Frame and Art
- 365 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC
- Show dates: October 14 - 31
Indulge yourself in art, wine and music while helping the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition (SAFC) to preserve and restore the rich natural ecosystems of our region. Join BlackBird Frame & Art at their new gallery at 365 Merrimon Avenue on Friday, October 16th from 6 until 9 pm. Meet both new and familiar artists at the first event since BlackBird opened in the 30-year location of Merrimon Galleries. The occasion will feature live music, refreshments and fine food, a silent auction of select items, and opportunities to purchase art, including a special print release from painter John Mac Kah, all in support of SAFC's crucial work.
We all know too well the importance of responsible stewardship of the precious natural resources that surround us. Through SAFC, donors lend their support to 21 different conservation groups that advocate a unified vision for regional conservation. As public funding cuts affect these groups, SAFC represents efficient use of scarce donations and a vital means of supporting their efforts.
BlackBird Frame & Art and the artists they represent want to offer several ways that you can help while having a terrific evening. Painter John Mac Kah, one of the region's most beloved artists, has generously made available for this occasion a signature print based on his painting, "Penland Pond", a limited edition of 25 giclee prints on archival paper, each signed and numbered by the artist, conservation-matted and mounted by BlackBird, and accompanied by a certificate for $50 toward framing. The full price of $195 for each package will be donated 100% to SAFC. In addition, artists Debbie Arnold, Julia Burr, Carole Bomer, Jerry Cram, Said Osio, Gayle Paul, Susan Sinyai, John Smith, Michelle Sumares, Terry Walton, Karen Weihs, Constance Williams, Jesse Lee and Phil DeAngelo have each designated one of their originals to have 30% of the sale given to SAFC, and BlackBird will also donate 10% of any other art sold throughout the show which runs from October 14th through 31st.
Along with the food, drinks and music, you may acquire a real treasure in support of important work. You can hang out with great people and meet some of Asheville's finest artists. Bring a friend or invite your neighbor to help make this event successful in support of a good cause!
Call Blackbird Frame & Art at 828-252-6036 or Jody Flemming at SAFC at 828-252-9223 for more information. To see John Mac Kah's limited edition print, visit either website: blackbirdframe.com or safc.org.
BlackBird Frame & Art is an independent framer and art gallery owned by Pat and John Horrocks. BlackBird was named a Top 100 Art & Framing Retailer by Décor Magazine in 2006 and 2007, and last year three staff members earned the Professional Picture Framers Association's CPF designation, a first in WNC. BlackBird's gallery and framing design studio are at 365 Merrimon Ave in Asheville; a second frame studio adjoins their workshop at 30 Bryson Street, just north of Biltmore Village, across from Kinko's.
Tenneessee Wilderness Workshop
- Saturday, October 31, 2009. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
- Childcare provided.
- Call Jeff at: 423-322-7866 for more information
- TN Wilderness Workshop Registration Form