Over a hundred years ago, Bishop Paul Matthews and his sister Mother Eva Mary started protecting land in Bat Cave. Then, two neighbors met in church, discovered the family connections, and brought their land together.
Drum roll, please… Here are nine of the best things that happened in 2019. Thanks for making it happen!
An innovative charter school prioritizes outside time, including field trips to Bearwallow Mountain. And the kids love it.
Hiking Challenge 5 is here! Hike to eight great places on land that Conserving Carolina helped protect and earn your white squirrel patch.
This 2020 “Waterfalls” calendar benefits Conserving Carolina! Get your calendar for a $10 donation. Or get one free with each new membership or gift membership.
Ready for a big idea? How about a 130-mile state trail system in the Hickory Nut Gorge?
Saluda resident Susan McHugh says, “The journey has come full circle from something very bad for our community to something very, very good. The end result is that this beautiful forest will be protected forever.”
Gigantic muskellunge—or muskie—have long made their home in the French Broad River. They’re a favorite of anglers. But today’s French Broad is a challenging habitat for muskie. An ambitious floodplain restoration could help bring them back.