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.

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.

140 Acres Added to Polk County Park

With 140 more acres, this park at Little White Oak Mountain now connects Polk County Middle School, the Green River Game Lands, and a future workplace housing development.

Agreement Reached on Saluda Grade Rail Line

We’ve reached an agreement with Norfolk Southern to sell the Saluda Grade corridor for a new 31-mile rail 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.

Images from a Native Plant Garden

Corrie Woods is one of the volunteers bringing Doug Tallamy to Polk County. And she’s a gifted photographer with stunning images to share from her garden full of life!

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.

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.

From the Field: Bluebird Trail

By Pam Torlina, Southeast Stewardship Manager Information gathered through the NC Bird Atlas will provide data that will help state wildlife officials, land managers, and conservation...