In late 2010, Catawba County and Catawba Lands Conservancy successfully completed the permanent conservation of Mountain Creek. Kitty Barnes and Mary George tell the story here of their experience working through the conservation process.
McAlpine Creek Clean Up at Newcombe Preserve
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Drawn to the Woods – Dr. Jim Matthews
November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As part of our ongoing series, “We Speak for the Land,” Dr. Jim Matthews talks about Catawba Wildflower Glen, the first property conserved by Catawba Lands Conservancy. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of biodiversity and how the Conservancy is making a difference in protecting local plant communities.
Nature is Key to Neighborhood Revitalization – Dave Nichols
November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dave Nichols, Executive Director for Lakewood Community Development Corporation, shares his experience working with Catawba Lands Conservancy and how access to nature in an urban setting can change a child’s view of the world.
A Tree to Call Home – Dr. Rob Bierregaard
November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Rob Bierregaard has studied Barred Owls in Charlotte for more than 10 years. In this video from Catawba Lands Conservancy’s “We Speak for the Land” series, Rob gives an overview as to why the species has thrived in Charlotte and why protected lands are important for the survival of many local species.
Stanley Creek Forest Monitoring Visit
November 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, November 6, our Stewardship Director Sharon Wilson led a team of volunteers on a monitoring visit to Stanley Creek Forest to document the current conditions of the 506-acre conserved property. Photos and data collected from Saturday’s visit are compared to previous year’s data to ensure conservation values are being protected and document the [...]
Carolina Thread Trail Dedication at Pharr Yarns Preserve
October 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, October 9, McAdenville community leaders hosted a dedication for the newly-constructed segment of the Carolina Thread Trail on the Pharr Yarns Preserve. Approximately 200 people enjoyed live music, light refreshments and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Conservancy volunteers Charlie Williams and Haywood Rankin led a special guided hike of the new natural surface trail [...]
Trail Work Day at Pharr Yarns Preserve – September 2010
September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, September 25, staff from the Conservancy and the Carolina Thread Trail led 45 volunteers to improve and clear a new, two mile natural surface trail on the Pharr Yarns Preserve in Lowell. This new segment of The Thread starts at the R.Y. McAden River Access and winds along the South Fork River for [...]
A Commitment To Forever – Jean Woods
September 2, 2010 By
Jean Woods, a long time stewardship volunteer for Catawba Lands Conservancy, shares her story and explains why its so important to “speak for the land.”
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