Family’s Land Sale Benefits Conservation Initiatives
When Joe and Elaine Friebele had to part with cherished family land, they donated a portion of the proceeds to support conservation.
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Small but Mighty—the New Sargeant Family Preserve
In a rapidly developing part of Hendersonville, Michael Sargeant and his wife Fern Carter had a small forest full of wildlife and tall trees. This...
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How Do You Heal this Stream without Killing the Trees?
Many stream restorations involve regrading the banks. But in this case, you’d have to cut down mature trees. Here’s an innovative way to solve that problem.
Horse Farm with Equestrian Trail Protected
A protected horse farm near Tryon offers prime agricultural soils, creeks and wildlife habitat, and scenic surroundings for an equestrian trail.
Forest Near Pearson’s Falls Protected
When Bob Tobey and Donna Martin were looking for land, their vision was not only to create a home for themselves, but also to protect some land that they felt was special. They recently conserved forests and creeks upstream of Pearson’s Falls.
From Gun Range to Conservation Land
76 acres of new public land were just added to the Green River Game Lands! And there’s more. Neighbors who started by fighting a gun range are now working together to protect 300 acres.
Las Flores Volunteer Workday
Join us in working with our community partners, Tierra Fertil and True Ridge, in removing non-native invasive species from the Las Flores property.
Growing Better
Rafael Bravo grew up farming in Venezuela and he had a dream to farm when he retired. He’s living that dream at a newly protected farm in Polk County, where regenerative practices are bringing new life to the land.
Volunteer Workday at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary / Barkwells Easement – CANCELED
Come join us for a volunteer workday removing non-native invasive species at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary and the Barkwells Easement!