Date: Thursday, January 29
Time: Starting at 9:30 AM
Where: SAHC’s Jenkins Branch Farm
Near the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, NC
Join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and our partners from Riverlink for a hands-on streambank restoration workshop and planting day. Get hands-on experience at this conserved 100-acre farm in the French Broad River watershed, just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville.

Have you ever wondered how to improve or repair eroded streambanks? This workshop will include an informative ‘class’ session in the morning, followed by hands-on live stake planting and an optional afternoon hike. You will learn how to improve and manage streambanks in the Southern Appalachian mountain region for habitat, water quality and erosion mitigation. Participants will gain practical experience, as we work to repair a section of the streambank on Jenkins Branch. Following the workshop, attendees will also have the option to take a guided hike on the conserved farm property, led by SAHC Community Farm Manager Chris Link. From the beautiful knoll atop the farm property, you can enjoy sweeping distant views of the Walnut and Black Mountains.

Schedule:
9:30 am: Welcome and introductions
9:45 am: Instructional time, near the barn
10:30 am: Planting time
12:00 pm: Lunch and hike (please bring your own lunch)
No prior experience needed. Please dress warmly in layers, with sturdy footwear. Tools and work gloves will be provided (but if you have gloves you prefer to use, please bring them).
About our presenting partner: RiverLink, an environmental non-profit and land trust, is dedicated to promoting the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed for all.

This workshop event is FREE for all to attend. However, pre-registration is required. More information, including directions, will be sent via email to registered attendees.