Branches of Giving

Like the beautiful colors of fall, generosity comes in many forms. Discover how your unique way of giving can help protect the places we love for generations to come in this month’s Branches of Giving.

August is National Make-A-Will Month—a reminder that planning for the future can be about more than caring for loved ones; it can also be an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for the places and causes you cherish.

A love of nature flows through generations of the Mason and Walker families, expressed in cherished pastimes, a deep sense of belonging, and a remarkably generous estate gift.

Monthly donors help Conserving Carolina move conservation forward step by step and acre by acre, supporting the trails, lands, and natural places that make Western North Carolina special.

Just like a Thanksgiving feast, every part of Conserving Carolina’s mission — from land protection to education — comes together to create something truly nourishing for our communities and the natural world.

August is National Make-A-Will month. Wills can be thought of as a guide, showing both your loved ones and the organizations you care about how to navigate the path ahead. It’s a way to ensure that even when you’re no longer walking the trail yourself, the direction you’ve set will continue to lead others toward what matters most.

The CC Development Team shares how they are enjoying their summer outside and how YOU are making that possible.

Like a waterfall that keeps flowing season after season, DAFs provide a steady stream of support that allows us to protect land, restore habitats, and create places where people can connect with the natural world.