Grant Awarded for Saluda Grade Trail

The Saluda Grade Trail was awarded a $450,000 federal ARISE grant, for its outstanding potential to strengthen local economies.

Land Added to Green River Game Lands

175 acres were just added to Green River Game Lands! This new public land protects views over the famous Narrows rapids and streams that flow into the Green River.

Conserving Carolina Seeks Accreditation Renewal

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Conserving Carolina...

Advent Health Sponsors Ecusta Trail

Advent Health is generously supporting the Ecusta Trail, in keeping with their mission to promote health and wellness.

New White Squirrel Hiking Challenge Launched

The popular White Squirrel Hiking Challenge is back! Participants are invited to take on eight hikes, all on lands that Conserving Carolina has helped protect, enhance, or open to the public

Sierra Nevada Gives $250,000 to Ecusta Trail

The Mills River-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has made a major gift of $250,000 toward the completion of the long-awaited Ecusta Trail.

Funding Goal Met for Bracken Preserve Expansion

We now have all the funding we need for the purchase of a 34-acre addition to Bracken Preserve! The next step is to build trails that will be more moderate and more welcoming to people of all ages, interests, and abilities.

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.

Photo Contest Celebrates Habitat at Home

The annual spring Habitat at Home contest runs April 1 through May 15. Show us the wild things you see near home!