Places that Change Lives

We protect wonderful places for nature and people! We have helped to protect over 48,000 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!

Funding Goal Met for Bracken Preserve Expansion

We now have all the funding we need for the purchase of a 34-acre addition to Bracken Preserve! The next step is to build trails that will be more moderate and more welcoming to people of all ages, interests, and abilities.

Restoring A Lost Floodplain

A new restoration project in Etowah brings back streams, wetlands, forests, meadows, and a backwater slough beside the French Broad River, with plans for trails.

Back on Her Grandparents’ Porch

LaShanda Brown says mindful birding is about being still and letting nature come to you. Recently, she offered a mindful birding outing for scholars at Rise & Shine, with Conserving Carolina.

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Making a Real Difference

47,102

Total Acres Conserved in Western NC and Upstate SC

Total Miles of Trails Developed

4,146

Hours Donated by Volunteers in 2021

Upcoming Events

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Help Build the Ecusta Trail

Help build this exciting new rail trail! Your donation will be multiplied by 5.