Conservation Success Stories: Best of 2019
Drum roll, please… Here are nine of the best things that happened in 2019. Thanks for making it happen!
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Ambitious Trail Vision: 130 Miles in Hickory Nut Gorge
Ready for a big idea? How about a 130-mile state trail system in the Hickory Nut Gorge?
New Trail Opens in Bracken Mountain Preserve
A new trail for hiking and mountain biking trail just opened in Bracken Mountain Preserve! Local volunteers and our Summer of Service crew helped make it happen.
Ecusta Trail Moves Forward
A $6.4 million grant is a huge step forward for the Ecusta Trail, a potential 19-mile rail trail between Hendersonville and Brevard!
Mills River Valley Trail Ride Benefits New Greenway
The Mills River Valley Trail Ride was a big success, helping us raise money for this new greenway that will connect the heart of Mills River to the French Broad River.
Weed Patch Mountain Trail Wins National Award
Weed Patch Mountain Trail has been recognized as one of the best new trails in the nation! Conserving Carolina is honored to earn this national trail achievement award for two years running.
Cycling Event to Raise Funds for Mills River Valley Trail
Cyclists of all ability levels are invited to enjoy a ride through the beautiful Mills River and Etowah countryside on Saturday, July 20. Conserving Carolina...
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Help Add Saluda Property to the Green River Game Lands
This land on Macedonia Road in Saluda was targeted for an outdoor shooting range. Now, we’re working to add it to the Green River Game Lands. Can you help?
402 Acres Added to DuPont State Recreational Forest
There’s no more missing link! We just transferred 402 acres to the NC Forest Service that helps connect this treasured state forest to a vast corridor of public lands that spans over 100,000 acres.