Conserving Carolina | Land Trust Serving Western NC and Upstate SC

Places that Change Lives

We protect wonderful places for nature and people! We have helped to protect over 51,000 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!

4 Conservation Success Stories from December

A lot happened in December! These four projects all expand existing protected lands, including a nature preserve, a summer camp, and buffers to public land.

School in the Woods

Conserving Carolina just purchased 226 acres for the Fairview Community Forest! This protected forest surrounds The WORX Project, which provides outdoor education for students in local public schools.

Land Purchased for Vast Nature Preserve Near Lake Lure

We just bought the last major piece in an epic conservation project next to Chimney Rock State Park! There are 38 miles of streams and 17 miles of trails in the works, so far.

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Making a Real Difference

51,000

Total Acres Conserved in Western NC and Upstate SC

Total Miles of Trails Developed

2,309

Hours Donated by Volunteers Last Year

Upcoming Events

Feb11

Rock Crushers

Join the Rock Crushers on Conserving Carolina trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge in trail building and maintenance including digging trail tread/surface, removing vegetation, moving rocks, swinging sharp tools, having

Feb12

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) Invasive Plant Management

Join us to manage non-native and invasive plants on this community greenspace!

Feb12

Green Drinks: Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminants

Join us for an overview of key water protection laws and the latest on PFAS regulations, and learn practical ways to reduce PFAS exposure in your home’s drinking water.

Protect the Places You Love

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