Join Us for the Conservation Celebration, Sept. 20!

Join us for an inspiring evening at the Conservation Celebration! This special night brings together our community of supporters, partners, and friends to celebrate Conserving Carolina’s accomplishments in protecting the natural wonders of our region.

Enjoy live music, delicious food, and lively conversation as we reflect on our successes, share exciting updates, and look ahead to future conservation efforts. The evening will feature a special program with the theme of Growing Resilience, including a video premiere, an inspiring guest speaker, and project highlights.

Event Details Coming Soon

We’re still finalizing the details—stay tuned! Tickets will be available in August.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re currently welcoming business and individual sponsors to help make this celebration possible. Your support strengthens our mission to protect, restore, and inspire appreciation for the natural world.

Conservation Celebration Sponsorships

An Evening to Remember

Day: Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Time: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

Location: Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC

Making a Difference Together

As we celebrate conservation together with our friends, partners, and supporters – it’s important to highlight that the work we do is only made possible through people like you. Thanks to your support, we’re able to:

• Protect vital lands: Conserving Carolina has protected over 49,000 acres, including iconic landscapes like Chimney Rock State Park, DuPont State Forest, and Headwaters State Forest.
• Safeguard clean water: We work to protect the headwaters of rivers and streams, ensuring clean drinking water for our communities and healthy aquatic ecosystems.
• Restore critical habitats: We restore degraded natural areas, improving habitat for wildlife and promoting biodiversity.
• Create and maintain trails: We build and maintain miles of trails for hiking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors, providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Inspire the next generation of conservationists: We offer educational programs and outreach initiatives to connect people with nature and foster a love of the outdoors.
• Strengthen our community: By protecting our natural resources, we enhance the quality of life for everyone in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.
• Partner with landowners: We work closely with private landowners to develop conservation easements and other tools to protect their land for future generations.
• Advocate for conservation: We engage in public policy and advocacy efforts to promote sound conservation practices and protect our natural resources.
• Build a stronger, more resilient region: By protecting our natural assets, we contribute to the economic vitality and resilience of our communities.