They Wanted the Children to Know
The families that integrated Brevard schools “wanted the children to know that they were somebody.” The African-American Storyline project keeps their stories alive.
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Harmony Around The Campfire
Black Folks Camp Too founder Earl Hunter says, “I had the grandiose idea that… the campfire could be this piece that brings a whole entire country together.”
New Life in the Cemetery
An ambitious restoration at this conservation burial ground includes bringing back a wetland that may have been buried for a century. New life started appearing right away.
Discovering a New Salamander
Biologist Dr. J.J. Apodaca helped identify the rare Hickory Nut Gorge salamander. He’s working with Conserving Carolina to protect its habitat.
Alexla and the Butterflies
See the monarch sanctuaries in Mexico through the eyes of a young woman returning to the land where she was born.
Native Plant Paradise at the Conserving Carolina Office
Spring is gorgeous at our office in East Flat Rock. It’s just a small lot in an office park but our land protection director, Tom Fanslow, has turned it into a thriving native plant paradise.
If You Plant It, They Will Come
Educator and farmer Kim Bailey grows plants for butterfly gardens. The first time she saw a monarch’s metamorphosis, she says, “Apparently, it changed me, because I got totally hooked on it!
Hikers and Advocates
What do these 7 Hiking Challenge participants have in common? They all love hiking. And they’re all passionate advocates for the outdoors, in their own ways.
Brother’s and Sister’s Land Brought Together
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.