Deep Roots in Beauty
Hendersonville artist Karen-Eve Bayne, who grew up steeped in the beauty of Appalachia, has protected a nature preserve by the Green River.
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Saluda Grade Trail Spring Forum
Momentum is building for the Saluda Grade Trail—and we’re excited to share what’s next.
Monthly Gifts, Lasting Impact
Monthly donors help Conserving Carolina move conservation forward step by step and acre by acre, supporting the trails, lands, and natural places that make Western North Carolina special.
New Conservation Map with Over 51,000 Acres Protected!
See the difference you are making with this new map of protected lands! You are helping us to protect a truly exceptional landscape.
A Feast for the Land
Just like a Thanksgiving feast, every part of Conserving Carolina’s mission — from land protection to education — comes together to create something truly nourishing for our communities and the natural world.
A Family Cemetery and a Lost Trail System
A man with deep family ties to Polk County discovered a family cemetery… and helped us buy the land to bring back trails by the hospital!
What Can the Ecusta Trail Teach Us About the Saluda Grade?
Growing businesses along the Ecusta Trail demonstrate the promise of the Saluda Grade Trail for Polk County.
A Trail Marker for the Future
August is National Make-A-Will month. Wills can be thought of as a guide, showing both your loved ones and the organizations you care about how to navigate the path ahead. It’s a way to ensure that even when you’re no longer walking the trail yourself, the direction you’ve set will continue to lead others toward what matters most.
Hike with Foothills Humane Society
This is a great opportunity to give a dog from Foothills Humane Society a break from the shelter and allow them to enjoy a nice, socializing walk in the woods!