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October 3, 2024
Two of the Conservancy’s founding members passed away this year, leaving behind enduring legacies of conservation and deep commitment to caring for the land. Mary Lou […]
April 3, 2024
Danny Myers was a modern day Renaissance man—his life was full of adventure, hard work, and reinvention. Over his 79 years, he had several careers, including […]
April 3, 2024
If you drive through the Biddleville or Greenville neighborhoods of Charlotte, you probably won’t notice the quiet, unassuming little parcels of undeveloped property scattered throughout. These […]
October 2, 2023
Over the years, the Conservancy and Thread Trail have been invited to be guests on a number of podcasts to discuss conservation and trails. Check out […]
May 1, 2023
For trail users and supporters, it’s no secret that access to the outdoors brings many benefits. Better health for users of course, but also positive economic […]
April 3, 2023
An impaired stream in Lincoln County is one big step closer to being restored, with an acquisition that provides protection on both sides of the stream. […]
October 4, 2022
The latest issue of our newsletter has just arrived! We can’t wait for you to catch up on the exciting things that have been happening here […]
August 1, 2022
For Wayne Mitchem, farming is a way of life and an important aspect of his family’s history. He is part of the fifth generation to maintain […]
July 20, 2022
Nestled along the banks of the Catawba River in Chester County, South Carolina, lies the small town of Great Falls. The tranquil water landscape lends itself […]
July 14, 2022
Our spring newsletter and 2021 Annual Report is here! Click below to view the issue online, or view the pdf version here. Photo by Grant Baldwin.
December 14, 2021
Our Fall-Winter 2021 newsletter is here! We are excited to share this special issue that celebrates the Conservancy’s 30th anniversary and shares more exciting updates about […]
May 25, 2021
The Conservancy and Thread Trail are excited to bring you our newest newsletter, including our 2020 Annual Report. Check out the whole issue below! Photo by […]
December 8, 2020
Our 2020 Fall/Winter Newsletter is here! View it at the link below to see what’s been happening at the Conservancy and Thread Trail. Photo by […]
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 […]
May 3, 2018
From saving the bog turtles in Jane’s Meadow Bog to the affects of the Thread Trail is small communities like those in Stanly County —check out […]
January 4, 2018
The Winter Newsletter is here! If you didn’t see it in your mailbox, don’t worry, you can now read it online. Winter stories include: How Redlair […]
June 6, 2017
The North Carolina Land Trust Council awarded Haywood Rankin its Lifetime Achievement Award in Hendersonville on May 24. Haywood Rankin has been the driving force in the protection […]
June 5, 2017
Check out the online version of our 2016 Annual Report and Spring newsletter! Stories include: A behind-the-scenes peek at our stewardship program A recap of 2016 […]
January 11, 2017
Check out the online version of our Fall/Winter newsletter! The 25th anniversary edition features: CLC’s history and major milestones A look at our new logo and […]
May 12, 2016
Catawba Lands Conservancy Awarded a 2016 Women’s Impact Fund Grant Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) received a $74,000 grant from the Women’s Impact Fund […]