10 Reasons for Joy from 2025
2025 was not an easy year… and yet we have so much to celebrate! Here are our top 10 conservation stories.
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Grant Will Fund New Trails in Fairview
Good news for Fairview Community Forest! This summer we bought land for trails and an outdoor campus for public schools. Now a grant from Buncombe County will fund the 11-mile trail network.
Nature’s Engineers: Beavers Enhance Our Pleasant Grove Restoration Site
Beavers moved into the Pleasant Grove restoration site, accelerating wetland recovery and proving that nature’s engineers are the best partners.
A Family Cemetery and a Lost Trail System
A man with deep family ties to Polk County discovered a family cemetery… and helped us buy the land to bring back trails by the hospital!
Land Purchased for Vast Nature Preserve Near Lake Lure
We just bought the last major piece in an epic conservation project next to Chimney Rock State Park! There are 38 miles of streams and 17 miles of trails in the works, so far.
Saluda Grade Trail Project Launches Next Steps
The Saluda Grade Trail project launches its next phase of engagement! Share your input via survey or forums to shape this 31-mile NC/SC rail-trail vision.
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.
Conserving Carolina Acquires Land for Park and Greenway
Conserving Carolina protects 11.5 acres in Brevard for a new public park and vital greenway. This land near the hospital promotes health, community, and connects to the future Ecusta Trail.
Growing Resilience
By investing in nature, you are building a more resilient future—making our communities safer and stronger. Watch this video for inspiring stories of how you are growing resilience.