The Hidden World Of Rivers

While viewed from land, our local rivers appear to be just shades of brown. But below the surface is a teem of colors, across all the spectrum.

Learning to Hike Where Black Bears Live

Maybe try to look at it from a bear’s point of view— they are just as reluctant to run into humans and only want to be left alone.

Living with Bears: Some Tips to Coexist Peacefully

With some knowledge and good choices, we have the power to keep the wildlife wild and live peacefully with these magnificent animals.

Spriggly’s Beescaping: Inspiring Conservation Through Education and Habitat Restoration

Jill Jacobs, Brannen Basham, and Lucie Patten of Spriggly’s Beescaping By Maddie Mann, Communications and Education Associate Six years ago, Jill Jacobs and Brannen Basham...

Complete Guide to Gardening for Butterflies

This complete guide to gardening for butterflies in Western NC and Upstate SC covers butterfly host plants, top nectar plants, best trees, and many butterfly gardening tips!

Takeaways from Doug Tallamy

By Maddie Mann, Communications and Education Associate We all learned so much at the Gardening for Life Celebration featuring Doug Tallamy on March 4. We...

Images from a Native Plant Garden

Corrie Woods is one of the volunteers bringing Doug Tallamy to Polk County. And she’s a gifted photographer with stunning images to share from her garden full of life!

Bring Biodiversity and Its Benefits to Your Garden!

By Maddie Mann, AmeriCorps Communications and Education Associate The word biodiversity gets thrown around a lot. We have heard time and time again how biodiversity...

Look it! Look it! It’s Freakin’ Bats! We Love Halloween

By Lia Waldrum, AmeriCorps Habitat Restoration Associate Happy Halloween everyone! And in honor of spooky season and bat lovers everywhere, happy International Bat Week! Bats...