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March 20, 2020
Published by Master Admin on March 20, 2020
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“After a day’s walk, everything has twice its usual value.” – G. M. Trevelyan We are in an extraordinary time, beyond what any of us has seen […]
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January 2, 2020
Published by Master Admin on January 2, 2020
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Recently, students from Queens University have been conducting research on our Eastover Ridge Preserve. Some of the students were working to discover if and how owls […]
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May 13, 2019
Published by Master Admin on May 13, 2019
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In the small community of Alexis located between Stanley and High Shoals in Gaston County lies 62.6 acres of property that has been in Stephen Stroupe’s […]
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July 14, 2014
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 14, 2014
R.Y. McAden Canoe and Kayak Launch 119 Willow Drive McAdenville, NC 28101 The Carolina Thread Trail opened a newly constructed canoe and kayak launch on the […]
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November 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 30, 2013
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Whole Foods Market Charlotte will donate five percent of its net sales to the Carolina Thread Trail on Tuesday, Dec. 17! Buy food for your holiday […]
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November 25, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 25, 2013
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Planned giving is often an overlooked opportunity to make a contribution to Catawba Lands Conservancy. Planned gifts to CLC provide a permanent way to leave a […]
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October 22, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 22, 2013
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Would you like to be a part of a wonderful community project that’s connecting people to people, neighborhood to neighborhood and North Carolina to South Carolina while […]
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October 14, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 14, 2013
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In 2006 when biologists assessed the land on which the Lincolnton/Lincoln County Airport now operates, they were surprised to find a viable population of Hexastylis naniflora […]
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October 14, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 14, 2013
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The Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board recently awarded four implementation grants, totaling $268,069, for community projects along the Carolina Thread Trail (The Thread). One of those […]
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October 2, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 2, 2013
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Food from the Rollins’ farm in Lincoln County will be featured as a part of the Taste for the Land event on Oct. 24. Growing big carrots […]
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September 20, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 20, 2013
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CLC is Applying for its Reaccreditation A public comment period is now open through early next year. The Land Trust Alliance’s Land Trust Accreditation Program recognizes […]
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September 16, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 16, 2013
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CROWN is a new chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation in Charlotte. Learn more on Sept. 19 about this new chapter and how to invite […]
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August 15, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 15, 2013
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ATTENTION South Fork Catawba River (South Fork River Trail) Users: The recent high water on the South Fork Catawba River unfortunately damaged the dock at the […]
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August 14, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 14, 2013
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CLC is Applying for its Reaccreditation through the Land Trust Alliance A public comment period is now open through early next year. The Land Trust Alliance’s […]
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July 24, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 24, 2013
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Attention landowners: now is the time to conserve your property before conservation tax incentives expire on December 31. These incentives help you maximize your land donation […]
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June 14, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 14, 2013
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The Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) and the Natural Heritage Trust Fund (NHTF) are important funding sources for Catawba Lands Conservancy, and cuts to these dedicated […]
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June 7, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 7, 2013
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Current North Carolina General Assembly draft legislation prohibits state match funding for greenways and other bicycle and pedestrian improvements. This policy shift would eliminate the way […]
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May 2, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 2, 2013
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We are looking forward to seeing many of our conservation friends and supporters at Redlair Farm & Forest for the 2013 CLC Annual Meeting! It will be […]
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April 8, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on April 8, 2013
It’s that time of year again for all of CLC’s conservation friends and supporters to meet at Redlair Farm & Forest for the 2013 CLC Annual […]
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February 20, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on February 20, 2013
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Please send letters today to Gov. McCrory about the importance of conservation funding. We need your help to encourage North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to increase conservation […]
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January 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2013
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U.S. Congress recently renewed the Enhanced Easement Incentive that enables landowners and family farmers to get a significant federal tax benefit for donating a conservation easement […]
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January 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2013
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The 2012-13 budget approved by the North Carolina State Legislature included $10.75 million for the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF). It is less […]
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January 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2013
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The Catawba Lands Conservancy’s Pinhook Preserve is a spectacular part of a 1,200 acre area of land conserved by the CLC along a two mile stretch […]
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January 3, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 3, 2013
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Development Associate The development associate will provide direct support to the development director in the implementation of Catawba Lands Conservancy’s and the Carolina Thread Trail’s fundraising […]
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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 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
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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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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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