A Place for the Water to Go
During Helene, natural floodplain restorations helped to store 1.25 billion gallons of water, reducing flooding. These projects – and more to come – are making our landscape safer and more resilient.
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Landscape Fall/Winter 2024
Read our Fall/Winter newsletter, with updates on the Saluda Grade and Ecusta Trails, new restorations, and the power of natural floodplains.
Ecusta Trail Fundraising Effort Transitions to Friends of Ecusta Trail
The Ecusta Trail fundraising transitions to Friends of Ecusta Trail! Learn how you can help complete this 19-mile greenway in NC.
Bell Park Opens in Saluda
Discover the newest Henderson County park – Bell Park in Saluda, with 1.8 miles of walking trails and an observation deck by a waterfall.
Hurricane Helene Update: Trail Reopening Plans, Restoration Benefits, and Landowner Resources
Hurricane Helene damaged WNC trails. Learn about our recovery efforts, volunteer opportunities, and resources for landowners.
Double Your Impact On Giving Tuesday!
Double your impact on Giving Tuesday! You can make 2x the impact to improve resilience, protect special places, and create more trails.
Racing to Rebuild
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.
Kings Bridge: Already Full of Life!
Our newest restoration, Kings Bridge in Mills River, was complete just in time to alleviate flooding from Helene.
Now, More Than Ever: A Personal Letter from Mattie Decker and Transfiguration Preserve
Discover the transformative power of nature. Explore our journey of rebuilding and renewal in the face of adversity.