We are Conserving Carolina
We protect wonderful places for nature and people! We have helped to protect more than 44,000 acres—from the waterfalls of DuPont State Forest, to the rock faces of Hickory Nut Gorge, to the farms and rivers that provide us with food and water. These places have the power to change lives. Whether you're a passionate hiker or mountain biker, a retiree looking for ways to give back to the community, or a parent who wants your child to experience the wonders of nature, we invite you to explore these special places and get involved with Conserving Carolina. Become a member, come to an event, or volunteer!
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Tryon Garden Club Meeting to Ask ‘Is a Conservation Easement Right for You?’
The Tryon Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. The program will be a panel discussion on conservation easements, what they are and how they might benefit one’s property and the community. The panelists will be Pam Torlina, [...]
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Polk County's Most Wanted - Coral Greenbrier
Have you seen Coral Greenbrier? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, Conserving Carolina and botanist David Campbell need your help in locating this month’s “Polk County’s Most Wanted—Plant,” Coral Greenbrier (Smilax walteri), a [...]
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The Mountain Behind the School
A new park at Little White Oak Mountain will offer hiking and mountain biking. The horizon behind Polk County Middle School is dramatic. As school busses pull in every day, the kids see a rugged peak behind their school, covered in forests. For some [...]
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