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January 3, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 3, 2013
Here’s a great article, “Clean Water fund faces tenuous finances,” from the Charlotte Observer’s Bruce Henderson on budget concerns regarding the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust […]
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December 3, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on December 3, 2012
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Charlotte’s most recognizable asset – its tree canopy – got a big boost on Dec. 1, thanks to many great volunteers who participated in a collaborative tree-planting […]
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November 29, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 29, 2012
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Funding will help complete the trail at our Buffalo Creek Preserve in Cabarrus County. The Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board awarded two implementation grants, totaling $150,369, […]
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November 16, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 16, 2012
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Catawba Lands Conservancy said goodbye this week to its wonderful, hardworking Associate Director RoxAnne Smith – a great champion for local land conservation efforts. Desiring to […]
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November 5, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 5, 2012
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The community effort aims to recruit volunteers to help plant trees in several Charlotte communities. Sign up today and volunteer to plant trees around Charlotte. The […]
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October 29, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 29, 2012
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An Event is Planned to Unveil a Unique 100th Mile Marker, Host Nature Hikes and Announce a Facebook Photo Contest The Carolina Thread Trail (The Thread), […]
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October 21, 2012
Published by Laura Wyatt on October 21, 2012
Great things are taking place on and around Catawba Lands Conservancy’s (CLC) Long Creek Conservation Area, including a new 2.1-mile segment of the Carolina Thread Trail […]
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October 19, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 19, 2012
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This conserved land will permanently protect clean water and wildlife habitat and now hosts a segment of the Carolina Thread Trail Great things are taking place on […]
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October 17, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 17, 2012
Newton was free ‘as a bird’ last night. Spreading his wings, he gracefully flew to a tree within Catawba Lands Conservancy’s Long Creek Conservation Area within […]
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October 9, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 9, 2012
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The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) and Catawba Lands Conservancy conducted a safe and successful prescribed burn on Sept 28, 2012, at the Buffalo Creek Preserve […]
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September 28, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 28, 2012
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The Mount Holly Farmers Market is holding its fourth annual fundraising event, FarmFest12. Featuring local foods and chefs, popular area bands, games and nature hikes, this year’s […]
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August 30, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 30, 2012
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You are invited to attend special Democratic National Convention related events highlighting the Carolina Thread Trail! These events will take place at CarolinaFest 2012 and along […]
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August 28, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 28, 2012
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After working for 40 years at BB&T Bank, Clegg “Chip” Sell wanted to spend his retirement relaxing and doing the things he’s most passionate about. So […]
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August 7, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 7, 2012
By Daisy Maxey NEW YORK–After suburban sprawl surrounded financial adviser Frank Bragg’s 28-acre family farm south of Charlotte, he moved north to a 312-acre farm and […]
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August 3, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 3, 2012
As a nationally accredited land trust, we conserve and manage land for public benefit in North Carolina’s Southern Piedmont. We conserve 162 properties, totaling 12,453 acres […]
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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 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 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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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 21, 2012
Published by Laura Wyatt on May 21, 2012
North Carolina’s forests, farms, wetlands and other natural lands contribute to our health, economic prosperity and quality of life. Rapid residential and commercial development over the […]
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