Monthly Gifts, Lasting Impact
Monthly donors help Conserving Carolina move conservation forward step by step and acre by acre, supporting the trails, lands, and natural places that make Western North Carolina special.
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New Conservation Map with Over 51,000 Acres Protected!
See the difference you are making with this new map of protected lands! You are helping us to protect a truly exceptional landscape.
A Feast for the Land
Just like a Thanksgiving feast, every part of Conserving Carolina’s mission — from land protection to education — comes together to create something truly nourishing for our communities and the natural world.
Conserving Carolina Acquires Land for Park and Greenway
Conserving Carolina protects 11.5 acres in Brevard for a new public park and vital greenway. This land near the hospital promotes health, community, and connects to the future Ecusta Trail.
A Trail Marker for the Future
August is National Make-A-Will month. Wills can be thought of as a guide, showing both your loved ones and the organizations you care about how to navigate the path ahead. It’s a way to ensure that even when you’re no longer walking the trail yourself, the direction you’ve set will continue to lead others toward what matters most.
What Are We Up to This Summer?
The CC Development Team shares how they are enjoying their summer outside and how YOU are making that possible.
Do Appreciate (Water)Falls… and DAFs!
Like a waterfall that keeps flowing season after season, DAFs provide a steady stream of support that allows us to protect land, restore habitats, and create places where people can connect with the natural world.
A Second Blow to Rivers, After Helene
Conserving Carolina has been advocating for our rivers in the aftermath of Helene, working toward a approach to debris removal that respects wildlife and water quality.
Endangered and Threatened Freshwater Mussels Impacted By Post-Helene Debris Removal
By Hans Lohmeyer, Stewardship Coordinator Freshwater mussel shells found in a survey of the Little River. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, populations of two...
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