Earth Month Reflections

By Lia Waldrum As our small pocket of the planet sheds its winter coolness, slowly, slowly, we are reminded that new, vibrant life has simply...

Experiencing the Forest Through All Five Senses

With over 100,000 acres of public lands in Transylvania County, there is no shortage of experiences one can enjoy by getting into the woods. This...

In Deep Winter

Transfiguration Preserve, winter 2022. “Sweet are the thoughts that savor of content. A quiet mind is richer than a crown.” -Robert Greene (1558-1592) The Rocky...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Concludes

After nearly ten years, Conserving Carolina and David Campbell have decided to conclude the “Polk County’s Most Wanted” community science initiative. First announced in 2012,...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Triceratops Beetle

Have you seen Triceratops Beetle (Phileurus truncates)? “Triceratops Beetle” by cotinis is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Conserving Carolina and botanist/ecologist David Campbell need your...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Long-tailed Skipper

Have you seen Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)? by In Memoriam Ecuador Megadiverso is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Conserving Carolina and botanist/ecologist David Campbell need...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Pink-spotted Hawkmoth

Have you seen Pink-spotted Hawkmoth (Agrius cingulata)? by gailhampshire is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Conserving Carolina and botanist/ecologist David Campbell need your help in...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Hickory Horned Devil (Citheronia regalis)

Have you seen a Hickory Horned Devil (Citheronia regalis)? The Hickory Horned Devil, by jeff.g.moore and licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 Conserving Carolina and botanist/ecologist...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata)

Have you seen a Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata)? Conserving Carolina and botanist/ecologist David Campbell need your help in locating this month’s “Polk County’s Most Wanted—Animal,”...

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