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A Wild Space for Our Young Family

Grass is not the enemy, but at my house, it wasn’t doing anybody any favors. My name is Pat Barcas, I’ll be serving with Americorps...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Smooth Blue Aster

Have you seen Smooth Blue Aster? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, Conserving...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – American Golden-Plover

Have you seen American Golden-Plover? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, Conserving Carolina...

Saving Our Rare and Beautiful Mountain Bogs

A Southern Appalachian Purple Pitcher Plant waits for prey to fall into its pitcher among the Sphagnum Moss. Mountain bogs contain some of the rarest...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Ragged Fringed Orchid

Have you seen Ragged Fringed Orchid? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, Conserving...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Kidneyleaf Twayblade

Have you seen Kidneyleaf Twayblade? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, Conserving Carolina...

Discovering a New Salamander

Biologist Dr. J.J. Apodaca helped identify the rare Hickory Nut Gorge salamander. He’s working with Conserving Carolina to protect its habitat.

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Baltimore Oriole

Have you seen (or heard) Baltimore Oriole? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County,...

CANCELLED — Hidden Rivers Film at the Tryon Theatre

Join Conserving Carolina for a screening of Hidden Rivers, with a panel of environmentalists to follow. Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The event is free and open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation at the door.