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Fall 2025 Lady Slipper Award Goes to Amos Dawson III
Once every season, we honor an outstanding volunteer with our Lady Slipper Award. This Fall, the award goes to Amos Dawson III.
Protecting WNC’s Rare Pinkshell Azalea
Conserving Carolina collaborated with the NC Arboretum to collect seeds from the rare Pinkshell Azalea on protected land, safeguarding its genetics for future display and conservation.
Liz Dicey and Ford Smith Inducted Into Second Wind Hall Of Fame
Conserving Carolina nominated Liz Dicey and Ford SMith for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame and the Board of Second Wind Hall of Fame accepted the nominations. Read about their contributions here!
Rail Trail Insights from Local Business Owners
How could the Saluda Grade Trail impact Tryon and Saluda? Local business owners share their hopes for economic growth, increased tourism, and positive community change. Read their perspectives!
Pondering the philosophical side of bioluminescence
However it is expressed, bioluminescence is one of the many wonders the natural world is capable of.
A Guide to Tree Planting for Arbor Day
In honor of National Arbor Day, here are some key tips to help you plant trees that will thrive for many years into the future.
A Wondrous Event is on the Horizon
What you need to know about the coming of the periodical cicadas.
Second Fall, Now That Spring Is Here
The leaves of several common tree species won’t fall until now, just as the buds begin to break on Beech, Oak, and Hornbeam.