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Habitat at Home: Bird Boxes – Does Your Landscape Fit the “Bill”?

During the winter months, yard maintenance slows down. This serves as a great time to plan additions to your landscape, especially in favor of wildlife....

Winter Lady Slipper Award

Introducing Connie Backlund our Winter Lady Slipper Award recipient! Connie has been involved with Conserving Carolina (previously Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy) for 25 years, since...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Anteater Scarab Beetles

Have you seen Anteater Scarab Beetles? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, Conserving...

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.

Conservation Success Stories: Best of 2019

Drum roll, please… Here are nine of the best things that happened in 2019. Thanks for making it happen!

Habitat at Home: Garbage to Garden

Healthy soil is vital to sustaining plants, animals, and humans. As humans we generate a great deal of waste, and we should be more mindful...

Conservation + Affordable Housing

“When you think of conservation land you don’t think of housing projects, but I think both of our organizations have the common goal of serving the community.”

Habitat at Home: Berry Helpful Winter Plants for Wildlife

During winter months, berries are one of the main food sources for birds and other wildlife. Growing plants that yield colorful berries while others lie...

Fall Lady Slipper Award

Jason Austin has been a volunteer with Conserving Carolina for 3 years. After doing some habitat restoration work, he was connected with our Trails Crew...