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Study Finds Extraordinary Biodiversity in Polk County

A new study of the flora and fauna of Polk County documents an extraordinary number of rare plants and describes 32 areas that are vitally important for biodiversity.

The Mountain Behind the School

Little White Oak Mountain, behind Polk County Middle School, will become a new local park, with up to 10 miles of trails for hiking and biking. That’s great news for the kids in hiking club.

Little White Oak Mountain Becomes Public Land

Conserving Carolina protected over 900 acres of this scenic landmark, which just became public land. Three hundred acres will become a new Polk County park and 600 will add to the Green River Game Lands.

Fall 2018 Hike to Rich Mountain

PRESS RELEASE: October 12 Join Conserving Carolina on Friday, October 12, for a 5-mile, moderate, out and back hike to Rich Mountain in Pisgah...

Board Member Steve King Inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame

PRESS RELEASE: September 2018 Steve King was recently inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame, sponsored by Conserving Carolina. This award reads in part,...

Conservation Burial Ground Protected

Would you want to go back to nature when you’re gone? Carolina Memorial Sanctuary in Mills River offers a place for people to return their loved ones to the earth, in harmony with nature.

Conserving Carolina Seeks Accreditation Renewal

PRESS RELEASE: September 27, 2018 The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and...

Walnut Creek Preserve | What type of tree is that?

Join Conserving Carolina for a free lecture on tree identification presented by Dr. Gillian Newberry on Saturday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Anne...

Black Balsam Hike | September 28

Join Conserving Carolina on Friday, September 28, for a 4-mile, moderate, loop hike in the Black Balsam Mountains in Pisgah National Forest. Conserving Carolina’s southeast...