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April 6, 2021
In 1991 a small group of activists and ecologists, led by local schoolteacher Mary McDaniel, fought to save a piece of land along Mountain Island Lake […]
March 22, 2021
While 2020 saw many closures and restrictions due to the pandemic, one thing wasn’t restricted by COVID-19: the North Carolina outdoors. We saw a record-number of […]
March 16, 2021
Here at Catawba Lands Conservancy, we talk a lot about what we do. Like protecting land to protect water quality. However, it is also important to […]
February 22, 2021
Improvements Coming to Spencer Mountain Kayak Launch With Funds from The Gaston Community Foundation
Gaston County, N.C. – A favorite spot for outdoor enthusiasts, the Spencer Mountain River Access Canoe and Kayak Launch in Spencer Mountain, N.C. will soon get […]
February 9, 2021
Are you one of the many Carolinians who keep a bird feeder because you like to watch your backyard birds during the winter? Perhaps you just […]
January 15, 2021
It’s no secret to folks who live in the greater Charlotte region – we’re growing and developing faster than many people could have imagined. That means […]
January 12, 2021
Last year brought a lot of challenges to the Conservancy and Thread Trail. As we look back on this unprecedented year that was 2020, it’s incredible […]
December 10, 2020
By: Adde Sharp Beautiful, tenacious, scarce; these are the defining characteristics of the endangered Schweinitz’s sunflower. A native species to the rapidly disappearing Piedmont Prairie, Schweinitz’s […]
November 30, 2020
In a quickly developing area of eastern Lincoln County, the Conservancy and Thread Trail are working closely to protect land, improve water quality in a local […]
October 16, 2020
Cooler temperatures mean North Carolinians can finally get outside and safely enjoy the glory of this fall leafing season. And with limited options for indoor social […]
August 28, 2020
We are excited to announce that Catawba Lands Conservancy’s land trust accreditation has officially been renewed! The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the […]
July 12, 2020
We stand for racial equity and against systemic racism. The current motivation for that statement is a recent series of deaths resulting from acts of racism […]
June 5, 2020
In order to be an ally in standing up for Black lives, we are suspending our online promotion of National Trails Day (our annual community festival […]
May 29, 2020
If you’ve ever paddled the South Fork River south from Spencer Mountain, you’ve traveled right alongside our Pinhook Preserve, perhaps without even knowing it. Pinhook, also […]
April 27, 2020
Updated 5/11/20 Both North and South Carolina have reopened state parks, including sections of the Carolina Thread Trail that are within park boundaries. Here are the […]
April 24, 2020
There’s been a lot going on at the Conservancy and Thread Trail. Check out our 2020 Spring Newsletter and 2019 Annual Report below to find out […]
April 21, 2020
With this year being the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, we thought we’d pull together a few quick and easy things you can do […]
April 20, 2020
Below are some of the farms that have conservation easements with the Catawba Lands Conservancy or are home to a segment of the Carolina Thread Trail […]
April 16, 2020
“No nation has ever had so few people actually farming. This is a social change that has isolated most people from rural life and from an […]
April 10, 2020
We need our trails and greenways now more than ever! Let’s all do our part in making sure they stay open by keeping 6 feet apart. […]
March 12, 2020
This week a bipartisan bill was introduced in Congress that would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a source of federal money for […]
January 2, 2020
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 […]
June 25, 2019
Lawyer/fundraising pro Bart Landess seems custom-made for the role by Page Leggett Like his predecessors, Bart Landess, who began his role as Executive Director of the […]
June 4, 2019
Kay Killian’s familial connection to the land on the west side of Mountain Island Lake is a strong one that can be traced to colonial America’s […]
May 20, 2019
In the shadow of Spencer Mountain northwest of McAdenville lies Spencer Mountain Conservation Area, among the largest of Catawba Lands Conservancy’s preserved sites at 1,210 acres. […]
April 24, 2019
Its no secret – these days, it’s all about the ‘gram. And what is more instagramable than nature? Maybe a dog, but even a dog is […]
February 27, 2019
Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail are pleased to announce Bart Landess as the new executive director starting March 1. Bart brings nearly 30 years […]
December 19, 2018
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November 16, 2018
Novant Health grant brings fresh, healthy food to Lakewood community Eating an abundance of colorful fruits and vegetables is essential to ensure lasting health. Yet for […]