New Hiking Challenge Launched
Hiking Challenge 5 is here! Hike to eight great places on land that Conserving Carolina helped protect and earn your white squirrel patch.
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Join Us for the Fall Hiking Series
We’re offering five free hikes this fall, guided by expert naturalist Pam Torlina. We’ll be visiting some of WNC’s most gorgeous places!
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.
Riverfest Celebrates French Broad Headwaters
Free tubing rides at RiverFest From anglers, paddlers and tubers to people who love a scenic drive, Transylvania’s Upper French Broad River provides lots of...
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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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Spring Lady Slipper Award
Introducing Ford Smith our Spring Lady Slipper Award recipient!! Ford has been involved in Conserving Carolina (previously Pacolet Area Conservancy) for over 20 years. He...
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Summer Lady Slipper Award
Introducing our Summer Lady Slipper Award recipient, Duane Bowker! Duane has been a volunteer with Conserving Carolina for 3 years. He has attended almost every...
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A River for All Ages
Susan Brown, coordinator of the volunteer group Transylvania French Broad Stewards, finds that delight in nature can lead to a commitment to good stewardship.
Local Businesses Invited to Celebrate Conservation
Every year since 1992, on the first Saturday of June, businesses and land trusts across North Carolina come together to celebrate Land Trust Day. Land...
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