Reframing Invasive Plants Into Earth Care

By Torry Nergart, Conservation Easement Manager Our cultural fetishization of private property often leads to the destruction of the land and water deemed “private.” When...

New Land Added to Norman Wilder Forest

A popular local hiking spot between Tryon and Saluda just grew larger, with the addition of a 36.5-acre property that includes rare wildflowers and streams.

Gardening for Life

These unstoppable volunteers are bringing the best-selling author Doug Tallamy to Polk County. They want to start a local movement that changes how we think about gardening, landscaping, and conservation.

Kudzu Warrior Wins Statewide Award

Greg Miner is a Recipient of the North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Greg Miner with the Kudzu Warriors at Norman Wilder Forest The...

Choose Your Friends Wisely, Choose Your Enemies Wiser

Is privet friend or foe? I am an absolute lover of plants. The exploration of the botanical world has led me to deep, wide and...

Winter Lady Slipper Award Winner

Congratulations to Ted Altman, our Winter Lady Slipper Award recipient! When Ted moved back to Tryon, he rediscovered his passion for hiking. Specifically, Ted is...

Where Can You Feel at Home?

Delia Jovel Dubón, who was born in El Salvador, feels blessed to have found a beautiful new home in WNC. But many immigrants never feel at home, she says. She’s working with Conserving Carolina volunteers to make a place where they can.

Beautiful blooms, but Multiflora Rose brings native plants to their doom

Volunteers clean up Multiflora Rose in April along the Oklawaha Greenway By Sarah Sussman, Conserving Carolina Americorps habitat restoration associate What is Multiflora Rose? There...

English Ivy: What Can You do to Control This Invasive Vine?

English Ivy is an invasive vine that kills trees. Here’s how to remove English Ivy so you can have healthy trees and plenty of room for native plants.