Art from the Earth

Conserving Carolina nature preserves are providing traditional materials for Cherokee artists.

18 Acres on the French Broad River Protected for Public Access

While not currently open to the public, the land will become a part of our State Trail system- the French Broad River Paddle Trail.

Where Nature is Making a Comeback

Conserving Carolina recently completed three restorations along the French Broad River with eight more in the works. We are restoring a thriving natural corridor along the river!

Restoring A Lost Floodplain

A new restoration project in Etowah brings back streams, wetlands, forests, meadows, and a backwater slough beside the French Broad River, with plans for trails.

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.

The Way of Water: Flyfishing as Contemplative Practice

Putting the French Broad River’s Floodplain Back Together

Photo by David Lee By Torry Nergart, Conservation Easement Manager Ground has been broken on another Conserving Carolina tract of land for the restoration of...