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!

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!

A Deep Thank You to Vivienne Jordahl

We are deeply grateful to Vivienne Jordahl who left Conserving Carolina a very generous bequest. Her gift shows how truly transformative a legacy gift can be.

Conserving Carolina’s Fall Hiking Series Begins September 30!

Conserving Carolina invites the community to enjoy the work that conservation organizations have done over the years to protect our area’s natural resources. These special...

Major Grant Will Support Saluda Grade Trail in NC

Saluda Grade Trail through Tryon – by Jim Kelly with Palmetto Trail The Polk County Community Foundation has pledged a $250,000 grant toward the Saluda...

Nonprofits Seek to Buy Saluda Grade for Rail Trail

Conserving Carolina and our partners are working to purchase the historic 31-mile Saluda Grade railroad for a new rail trail!

New River Access Coming Near Brevard

Morrow Landing will create a new public access point on the French Broad River near Brevard. The location is ideal – at the midpoint of what is currently the longest section of river between access points.