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.

Two Local Farms Protected

Two local farms are now protected forever with conservation easements, saving their productive farmland and scenic beauty for future generations.

Wildflower Preserve Protected Near Pearson’s Falls

Land near Pearson’s Falls in Saluda with beautiful spring wildflowers is now the Pearson Wildflower Preserve, named in honor of the late Mildred Pearson who loved her forest and wanted to see it protected forever.

Join Hiking Challenge 6!

The popular White Squirrel Hiking Challenge is back! You are invited to take on eight amazing hikes and discover the places that you’re helping to protect.

Join Us on the Fall Hiking Series!

Our 2021 Fall Hiking Series will take you to Bent Creek, Montreat, Florence Nature Preserve, Headwaters State Forest, and the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.