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July 24, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 24, 2012
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We write and share so much information electronically online these days: all types of electronic messages…from notes, articles, texts, IMs, photos, and even simple “hellos”…in more […]
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July 20, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 20, 2012
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Catawba Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce that we received a $12,037 grant from the Glenn Foundation to fund two new bike/pedestrian bridges along the South Fork Trail. This two-mile […]
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July 20, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 20, 2012
A hungry herd of 50 goats spent all of June and a few weeks in July eating nuancing kudzu plants and vines from Catawba Lands Conservancy’s […]
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July 19, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 19, 2012
County: Gaston Acres: 6.26 Conservation Value: Clean Water and Wildlife Habitat Date Conserved: February 2004 The 6-acre Trexler Property is comprised of upland and alluvial […]
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July 11, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 11, 2012
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Thanks to everyone who submitted suggestions and feedback regarding the Spencer Mt. River Access closure. This access launch, which temporarily closed on June 29, is still […]
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July 10, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 10, 2012
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This Friday, July 13, in conjunction with South End’s Food Truck Friday, the Charlotte in 2012 DNC Host Committee is hosting a special screening of Carolina Stories. […]
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July 5, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 5, 2012
County: Lincoln Acres: 252 Conservation Value: Clean Water and Wildlife Habitat Date Conserved: July 2001 With wildlife and rural scenic vistas abundant throughout the 252-acre River […]
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July 5, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 5, 2012
County: Mecklenburg Acres: 40.67 Conservation Value: Clean Water and Wildlife Habitat Date Conserved: January 1999 Ridge Road Preserve supports one of Mecklenburg County’s most significant Natural […]
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July 3, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 3, 2012
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Catawba Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce a $30,000 corporate gift from Piedmont Natural Gas. In addition to answering the challenge from Duke Energy, PNG will […]
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July 2, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 2, 2012
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Conservation Biologist and Bird Expert Don Seriff has a trained eye and distinct listening ear when it comes to determining bird species. He’s using his expertise […]
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July 2, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 2, 2012
Davidson College’s Department of Biology and Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) are pleased to report preliminary survey results of a rare and federally threatened bog turtle population residing on a […]
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June 27, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 27, 2012
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Due to public safety concerns related to unauthorized swimming and maintenance issues, Catawba Lands Conservancy temporarily closed its Spencer Mt. River Access canoe/kayak launch on Friday, […]
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June 27, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 27, 2012
The Town of Cramerton will hold another festive event on Goat Island this week where community residents can access and enjoy a new segment of The […]
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June 19, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 19, 2012
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The Town of Cramerton will hold the Goat Island Park Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this coming Thursday, June 21, from 6-8 p.m. on Goat Island. […]
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June 18, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 18, 2012
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Several goats – from Wells Farm in Horse Shoe, NC – are at Seven Oaks Preserve eating away at the nuancing kudzu vines growing there. It […]
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June 15, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 15, 2012
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Applications are now being accepted for the Carolina Thread Trail’s 2012 Trail Masters Program. The application deadline is July 13, 2012. Sixteen volunteers will be selected […]
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June 11, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 11, 2012
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A hungry herd of 50 goats will spend the next several weeks eating the nuancing vine from our protected property Starting June 11, 50 goats will […]
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June 6, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 6, 2012
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Do you have a few extra hours to help us cut grass, whack some weeds, or even pick up trash at a few of our conserved […]
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June 1, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 1, 2012
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Run For The Money was on April 21 and we had a great show of support, including staff who ran in the 5K race. Thanks to […]
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June 1, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 1, 2012
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been making visits to the offices, properties and homes of some of our 2011 corporate partners and landowners to thank […]
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May 31, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 31, 2012
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Federally Threatened Dwarf-flower Heartleaf Earlier this month, CLC GIS Director Sean Bloom and James Padgette from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program discovered a 19-acre population […]
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May 24, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 24, 2012
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June 2 is Great Outdoor Provision Co.’s Land Trust Day! When you shop at the Charlotte Store at the Park Road Shopping Center, a portion of […]
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May 21, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 21, 2012
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National Trails Day is June 2: Come out and help us build a trail! The Carolina Thread Trail is hosting a volunteer workday in conjunction with […]
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May 14, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 14, 2012
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Land for Tomorrow released a comprehensive report on May 14, 2012, that tracks the success of land conservation in North Carolina over the past seven years. According […]
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May 14, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 14, 2012
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THANK YOU to everyone who participated, supported, volunteered and sponsored the Carolina Thread Trail’s 1st annual “Tread The Thread 5K” Trail Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk […]
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May 8, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 8, 2012
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To do our work successfully, we rely on the generosity of our volunteers and corporate partners to help advance land conservation. One such volunteer, Bill Toole, has gone above and […]
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May 2, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 2, 2012
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Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday, April 28, to attend our Annual Meeting and Hikes at Redlair Farm & Forest. We were glad […]
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May 2, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 2, 2012
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Thanks to everyone who registered to run or walk in the Carolina Thread Trail’s 1st annual “Tread The Thread 5K” Trail Race and 1 Mile Fun […]
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April 26, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on April 26, 2012
The public is invited to attend Catawba Lands Conservancy’s FREE Annual Meeting and Hikes at Redlair Farm & Forest on Saturday, April 28, at 9 a.m. […]
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April 23, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on April 23, 2012
After our Annual Meeting on April 28, we will offer attendees several hikes that will provide everyone with a wonderful opportunity to see and enjoy Redlair Farm […]
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