Land Protected Next to Chimney Rock State Park
More land protected—full of unique plants and animals, with three miles of headwater streams, right next to Chimney Rock State Park!
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Renewal at Deerwoode Reserve
Discover our newest restoration project, near Brevard. Landowner Scott Hodgson says when they bought the land, it was “pure business” but it turned into more.
What Kids Can Learn from a Garden
At four new school gardens, kids are engaging with science, reading, writing, and math—and gaining a lifelong love of nature.
After Helene, Neighbors Needed a Place to Connect
There was no place in Fairview to gather, or go for a nature walk. The new Fairview Community Forest is helping to meet that need.
Deep Roots in Beauty
Hendersonville artist Karen-Eve Bayne, who grew up steeped in the beauty of Appalachia, has protected a nature preserve by the Green River.
From the Black Forest to the Green River
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 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!
School in the Woods
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.
Running a Business on a Nature Preserve
The Ride Rock Creek bike park and Deerwoode retreat center illustrate how protecting your land can be good for the bottom line.