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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Polk County's Most Wanted - Sap Runs
Have you seen sap runs? 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—Habitat,” sap runs. What are sap [...]
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Study Finds Extraordinary Biodiversity in Polk County
PRESS RELEASE: Nov. 27, 2018 A new study of the flora and fauna of Polk County documents an extraordinary number of rare plants and describes 32 areas that are vitally important for biodiversity, with a focus on species that are in danger of extinction. Conserving [...]
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Magical Appalachia
Botanist David Campbell enlists “citizen scientists” to help find rare plants and animals. When David Campbell was growing up in Toronto, he says, “Appalachia sounded like a magical word to me.” He was the kind of boy who was always digging in the dirt to [...]
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