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...

Walnut Creek Preserve | Essential Oils: Daily Wellness Habits

October 13 presentation and workshop will teach natural health benefits of essential oils Join Conserving Carolina for a free lecture on “Essential Oils: Daily Wellness...

2018 Fall Hiking Series Begins September 28

Conserving Carolina invites the community to enjoy the work that conservation organizations have done over the years to preserve our area’s natural resources and to take in the beauty of the fall season!

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Snail-Eating Ground Beetle

Scaphinotus petersi_close up. Photo by Alex Wild. Have you seen Snail-eating Ground Beetles? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Appalachian Loosestrife

Have you seen Appalachian Loosestrife? Appalachian loosestrife In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County,...

Misunderstood Wildlife

Kid friendly event on August 11 will include live animals! Join Conserving Carolina for a free lecture entitled, “Misunderstood Wildlife” presented by executive director and...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Sweetfern

Comptonia peregrina or sweet fern Have you seen Sweetfern? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of...

Polk County’s Most Wanted – Giant Swallowtail Butterfly

Have you seen the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly? In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County,...

Wildcat Rock Trail Wins National Award

Trails coordinator Peter Barr accepts the award from Senator Richard Burr. Award for trail design and construction presented by Senator Burr, Rep. Meadows The national...