See the monarch sanctuaries in Mexico through the eyes of a young woman returning to the land where she was born.
Alexla Perez-Sanchez used to feel that she didn’t have a place in the outdoors, having immigrated to WNC from Mexico as a young child. After her experience in Summer of Service, that’s changed. 100%.
Educator and farmer Kim Bailey grows plants for butterfly gardens. The first time she saw a monarch’s metamorphosis, she says, “Apparently, it changed me, because I got totally hooked on it!
Join Conserving Carolina and the Carolina Mountain Club for a Youth Hike! Hike with us to Triple Falls, High Falls, and Hooker Falls as we interpret the land. Learn about the history of DuPont State Recreational Forest and the importance of public lands.
What do these 7 Hiking Challenge participants have in common? They all love hiking. And they’re all passionate advocates for the outdoors, in their own ways.
Check out this beautiful video of kids enjoying a field trip to Bearwallow Mountain! We hope these field trips spark a sense of wonder, a connection to the land, and a conservation ethic in upcoming generations.
An innovative charter school prioritizes outside time, including field trips to Bearwallow Mountain. And the kids love it.
Kids in the Rise & Shine hiking club in Brevard connect with the outdoors in their own ways — whether they’re taking photos, wading in waterfalls, or just laughing with their friends.