Christel Walter’s love of forests goes back to her roots growing up near the Black Forest in Germany. She just donated a conservation easement beside the Green River—and she is helping to bring this land back after the devastation of Helene.
Before the work begins, you have to get to know the land. Join Conserving Carolina for a first look at the Deerwoode Preserve floodplain restoration project.
Conserving Carolina volunteers planted native river cane at Pleasant Grove, working to restore Mountain Canebrakes to Western North Carolina’s floodplains.
See the difference you are making with this new map of protected lands! You are helping us to protect a truly exceptional landscape.
Native plants attract birds, butterflies, and bees! Here’s where to find native plants in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.
Many of us who have been lucky enough to participate in events at Transfiguration Preserve, have a very personal experience that “stays with you” long afterward.
A lot happened in December! These four projects all expand existing protected lands, including a nature preserve, a summer camp, and buffers to public land.
The WORX Project campus is now protected, adding to land that was purchased for the Fairview Community Forest. This land will be a living outdoor classroom.
Once every season, we honor an outstanding volunteer with our Lady Slipper Award. This Winter, the award goes to Stratford Douglas.