Photographs Archives | Catawba Lands Conservancy

April 10, 2023

Published by Laura Wyatt on April 10, 2023

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Springtime wonders

Our field team are always stumbling upon new and wondrous finds when they’re out on properties. Here are just a few of the springtime discoveries they’ve […]

September 29, 2022

Published by Master Admin on September 29, 2022

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Bird Banding Study Finds Home at Coley Preserve

Properties conserved by Catawba Lands Conservancy have long served as living laboratories, playing host to a variety of research projects. Previous studies hosted on Conservancy properties […]

December 17, 2021

Published by Master Admin on December 17, 2021

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Planting Hope in the Piedmont

It’s a warm, dry day in October, and about a dozen volunteers and staff for the Conservancy are out in the middle of a brush-covered field, […]

July 14, 2014

Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 14, 2014

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South Fork River Canoe and Kayak Launch Opens in McAdenville

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 […]

January 30, 2014

Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2014

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CLC’s Record Year for Conservation: 1,972 acres protected in 14 locations in 2013

Local Land Conservation Efforts Advance in 2013: Catawba Lands Conservancy concluded 2013 with a record number of protected acres: 1,972! The 14 conservation projects will benefit […]

January 29, 2014

Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 29, 2014

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2014 Farm Bill Passes House

Breaking News: 2014 Farm Bill Passes House on January 29, 2014 The House voted by a solid majority to approve the Farm Bill conference report by […]

November 25, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 25, 2013

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Ask Representatives to Save the Expiring Federal Tax Incentive

The federal enhanced tax incentive for conservation easement donations has helped conserve one million acres per year since its passage in 2006 and it is expiring […]

November 25, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 25, 2013

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Planned Giving 101

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 […]

November 21, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 21, 2013

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Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council Trail Is Now Open

Catawba Lands Conservancy, Carolina Thread Trail (The Thread) and Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council (Girl Scouts) cut the ribbon Nov. 9 on a new 2.2-mile trail […]

November 14, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 14, 2013

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The Fork in Stanly County is Now Conserved by CLC

The Fork Farm and Stables (The Fork), a 1,406 acre regional outdoor recreation, working farm and event facility in Stanly County, will now be conserved forever […]

November 1, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 1, 2013

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New Trail Opens on CLC Property on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in Statesville

Catawba Lands Conservancy, Carolina Thread Trail and Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council (Girl Scouts) invite you to attend a ribbon cutting to open a new 2.2-mile […]

October 24, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 24, 2013

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The Thread to Benefit from RedSky Gallery/pARTners Art Show Through Nov. 9

RedSky Gallery/pARTners Art Show and Sale will benefit the Carolina Thread Trail in Mecklenburg County: Now through Nov. 9 Check out this video of Tom Okel, […]

October 14, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 14, 2013

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Two Acres to 20: Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf is Flourishing

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 […]

October 14, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 14, 2013

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Carolina Thread Trail Awards $268,069 to Communities

The Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board recently awarded four implementation grants, totaling $268,069, for community projects along the Carolina Thread Trail (The Thread). Implementation grants provide […]

September 26, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 26, 2013

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Meet the Carolina Thread Trail’s New Director: Karl J. Froelich

Karl J. Froelich has been hired as the new director for the Carolina Thread Trail (The Thread) and will bring more than 30 years of professional […]

August 29, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 29, 2013

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How Piedmont Natural Gas Helped Protect a Local Treasure

When big companies work closely with residents to do good in the community, they usually use every available resource to let the public know about it. […]

May 15, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on May 15, 2013

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Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail Opens June 1 on National Trails Day

American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is the country’s largest celebration of trails. The organization designates June 1 of each year to celebrate trails across the […]

January 15, 2013

Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 15, 2013

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358 Acres of Girl Scouts’ Property in Iredell County Protected

Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council (Council) are pleased to announce the conservation of more than half of the Council’s Dale Earnhardt […]

October 9, 2012

Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 9, 2012

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Prescribed Burn Conducted Safely and Successfully

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 […]

August 7, 2012

Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 7, 2012

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Adviser (Frank Bragg) Finds Niche Conserving Land, Trimming Taxes

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 […]

July 20, 2012

Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 20, 2012

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Catawba Lands Conservancy Uses Goats to Reduce Kudzu

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 […]

July 5, 2012

Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 5, 2012

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Ridge Road Preserve

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 […]

July 2, 2012

Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 2, 2012

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Baby Bog Turtles Found at a CLC preserve

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 […]

June 27, 2012

Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 27, 2012

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CLC Temporarily Closed the Spencer Mt. River Access on June 29

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, […]

February 22, 2011

Published by Alesia DiCosola on February 22, 2011

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McAlpine Creek Clean Up at Newcombe Preserve

The Conservancy’s Sean Bloom led a group of volunteers to clean up McAlpine Creek at Newcombe Preserve. Here are some great photos of their work and […]

October 15, 2010

Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 15, 2010

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Carolina Thread Trail Dedication at Pharr Yarns Preserve

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 […]

July 2, 2010