Saluda Grade Railroad Purchased for Rail Trail

It’s official! The Saluda Grade Trail coalition, including Conserving Carolina, has purchased the historic railroad for a 31.5-mile rail trail!

Do Appreciate (Water)Falls… and DAFs!

Like a waterfall that keeps flowing season after season, DAFs provide a steady stream of support that allows us to protect land, restore habitats, and create places where people can connect with the natural world.

The Power of Small Things

In a world that often feels overwhelming, small acts—like picking up litter on a daily walk—can quietly build into real change. Monthly giving to Conserving Carolina works the same way, turning steady support into lasting impact for the lands and communities you love.

Running a Business on a Nature Preserve

The Ride Rock Creek bike park and Deerwoode retreat center illustrate how protecting your land can be good for the bottom line.

A Symphony of Spring: The Beauty of Ephemerals and the Power of Diverse Giving

Read Jenn’s Spring reflection and discover how your gift can grow for nature.

New Adventures, New Moments: Walk at Dupont Forest / Nuevas aventuras, nuevos momentos: Paseo por el bosque de Dupont

Join us for a hike in DuPont to appreciate nature among community.
Acompáñanos para una caminata en DuPont para apreciar la naturaleza entre la comunidad.

New Adventures, New Moments: The Park at Flat Rock/ Nuevas Aventuras, Nuevos Momentos: el parque de Flat Rock

Join us for a plant scavenger hunt at The Park at Flat Rock.
Únase a nosotros para una búsqueda del tesoro de plantas en The Park at Flat Rock.

Guided Bird Walk at Mud Creek

Join us for a guided bird walk at Mud Creek where we’ll be looking and listening for sparrows, blackbirds, and early spring migrants.

Land Purchased for Greenway and Wetlands

Land next to Jackson Park could be home to a new stretch of the Oklawaha Greenway with restored wetlands, linking to Blue Ridge Community College.