A Love of Nature, through Generations
A love of nature flows through generations of the Mason and Walker families, expressed in cherished pastimes, a deep sense of belonging, and a remarkably generous estate gift.
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Saluda Grade Trail Updates Planned for April 23 Forum
Momentum continues to build for the Saluda Grade Trail, a transformative two-state project that will convert the historic rail corridor between Inman, South Carolina and Saluda, North Carolina into a regional trail.
Live Staking on the Green River: A Blueprint for Streambank Recovery After Helene
Hurricane Helene reshaped countless streambanks across Western North Carolina — scouring vegetation, undercutting banks, and leaving bare soil vulnerable to continued erosion. Live staking is one of the simplest, most cost-effective tools available for streambank stabilization.
How to Attract Goldfinches to Your Yard
Love to see these bright and beautiful birds? Here’s what plants to grow, what to put in feeders, and more ways to attract goldfinches.
Enter the 2026 Habitat at Home Photo Contest!
Enter the 2026 Habitat at Home photo contest and show us the wild things where you live. You are not only restoring much-needed habitat, you’re inspiring others!
The Little Brown Jugs of the North Pacolet: A Hexastylis BioBlitz
Conserving Carolina’s Natural Resources Manager Torry Nergart led a formal kick-off event into the North Pacolet River Gorge, guiding a group of participants through glades, rock outcrops, and rich cove forests in search of these quietly remarkable plants.
Deep Roots in Beauty
Hendersonville artist Karen-Eve Bayne, who grew up steeped in the beauty of Appalachia, has protected a nature preserve by the Green River.
Fairview Community Forest Opens
The first phase of trails in Fairview Community Forest are now open for hiking and biking. These are the first three miles of trails in a planned 11-mile trail network.
Monthly Gifts, Lasting Impact
Monthly donors help Conserving Carolina move conservation forward step by step and acre by acre, supporting the trails, lands, and natural places that make Western North Carolina special.