Christel Walter’s love of forests goes back to her roots growing up near the Black Forest in Germany. She just donated a conservation easement beside the Green River—and she is helping to bring this land back after the devastation of Helene.
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!
Conserving Carolina just purchased 226 acres for the Fairview Community Forest! This protected forest surrounds The WORX Project, which provides outdoor education for students in local public schools.
The Ride Rock Creek bike park and Deerwoode retreat center illustrate how protecting your land can be good for the bottom line.
Our conservation partners at Camp Grier have incredible story from Helene—from the devastation of the storm to a fundraiser race to help people rebuild.
Conservation landowner Mike Elliott used a controlled burn to rejuvenate a meadow. If you’re interested in controlled burns, check out our Good Fire Q&A.
At Transfiguration Preserve, where we offer forest bathing, we also lead fly fishing as a contemplative practice—another way to find peace and connect with nature.
Conserving Carolina nature preserves are providing traditional materials for Cherokee artists.
In a neighborhood built by Habitat for Humanity, what used to be a trash-filled, degraded stream corridor is now a place for kids to watch tadpoles and catch fireflies.