A Legacy on Hightop Mountain
“I have felt this land in my heart, in my soul, for as long as I can remember,” Joe Thomas says. He chose to donate his family land near Fletcher, as a nature preserve for the whole community.
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The Lasting Legacy of John Myers
John Myers and Jane Lawson Towering cliffs, stunning waterfalls, mystical forests and bountiful biodiversity are just a few of the treasures that make the Hickory...
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The View from Space
Babs started an environmental educational center to carry on the spirit of her daughter, Anne. After a tragedy, a mother searching for purpose created the...
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Bearwallow Mountain summit permanently protected from development
The summit of Bearwallow Mountain is a working farm, where cows graze. Article by Harrison Metzger The cows will stay, but the hikers will also...
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Pollinators Without Borders
CMLC partners with schools and organizations to expose kids to the crucial role and plight of pollinators “It helps to tickle the toes,” says Kate...
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The Party Rock Fire: What Happens Next?
When Chris “Shrimper” Khare saw orange and red flickering smoke, he knew it was time to evacuate. The reflecting flames signaled that the Party Rock...
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A Summer of Service
Five young adults give and grow through Conserving Carolina’s new community development initiative
Growing Up at Gwynn Valley
Conserved local summer camp provides enriching experiences for today’s youth and beyond It’s lunch time at Gwynn Valley Camp. About 220 campers are situated around...
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Glassy Mountain Conservation Easement
Bud Hunter had a tremendous love of the outdoors. Growing up in Hendersonville, he would fish the trickling creeks and winding rivers and hike the...
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