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May 13, 2025

Protecting Farmland for Future Generations

In the rolling countryside of Lincoln County, a local dairy farm is securing its future. Piedmont Jerseys Farm and Riverbend Creamery, a 266-acre family-owned dairy, is […]
May 13, 2025

Connecting Lives to Nature: How Conservation Supports Outdoor Recreation

Recreation is more than just an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors; it’s a cornerstone of community well-being and environmental stewardship. As part of our Conservation Strategy, […]
May 13, 2025

Conserving the Piedmont’s Habitats

Guardians of Nature: Stories of Habitat Protection and Lasting Conservation Protecting habitats is at the heart of Catawba Lands Conservancy’s (CLC) mission. By conserving ecosystems, we […]
May 13, 2025

Shaping our Conservation Strategic Plan

Sean Bloom, Catawba Lands Conservancy’s Land Stewardship Director, penned this deep dive into the rationale and science behind the Strategic Conservation Plan. Sean has been with […]
May 13, 2025

A Roadmap for Conservation

As I reflect on my time serving on the Board of Catawba Lands Conservancy throughout the development of our Conservation Strategic Plan, I am filled with […]
May 13, 2025

What’s at Stake: Andy Kane’s Perspective on Conservation

For Andy Kane, conservation is common sense. As a former staff member of Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) and the Carolina Thread Trail (CTT), Andy has spent […]
May 13, 2025

Invest in What Matters: My Case for Supporting the Conservancy’s Conservation Strategy

For me, giving is all about preserving special natural places and experiences for future generations. While I’ve called Charlotte my home for over three decades, my […]
May 13, 2025

Conserving Land, Protecting Water

The McCoy Family’s Legacy of Land and Water Protection For over 250 years, the McCoy family has cared for the land surrounding Gar Creek and Mountain […]
April 23, 2025

Wildlife of the Piedmont grasslands

According to the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, grassland loss is “the single greatest conservation issue currently facing North American biodiversity.” For many grassland creatures like birds and […]
April 23, 2025

Citizen Science: Advancing research by engaging with nature

At four of Catawba Lands Conservancy’s publicly accessible preserves, trail users can now engage more closely with nature and help our team collect data about the […]
April 23, 2025

Our spring newsletter and annual report is here!

Our spring newsletter issue has arrived! Click the image below to see the full issue and learn about the work we are doing to advance conservation […]
December 30, 2024

Catawba Lands Conservancy protects 24 acres of agricultural land in Lincoln County

Lincoln County, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy recently conserved a 24-acre family farm in Lincoln County, North Carolina. The newly protected property, known as Popple Springs […]
December 9, 2024

What Happens After A Property Is Conserved?

Have you ever wondered what happens after a property is conserved? When properties are placed under a conservation easement, they are conserved in perpetuity, meaning it […]
November 19, 2024

Catawba Lands Conservancy begins habitat restoration in Catawba County Park

Sherrills Ford, N.C. — Catawba Lands Conservancy was awarded a grant as part of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Standards-based Restoration in Action program, in […]
October 3, 2024

Honoring a Legacy of Conservation: Remembering Mary Lou Buck and Kay Killian

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 […]
October 3, 2024

Reaching the Summit: The Trek for Trails on Spencer Mountain

Spencer Mountain is the third-highest peak and one of the most recognizable geologic features in Gaston County. Despite this, the public has never had access to […]
September 4, 2024

Why is Farmland Succession Planning Important?

What happens to farms when farmers retire? According to the American Farmland Trust, “forty percent of the nation’s agricultural land – 370 million acres – is […]
July 25, 2024

Unanimous Support for the NC Farm Act Benefits Working Farms, Forests, and Trails

Land for Tomorrow praises the North Carolina’s General Assembly and Governor for passing the NC Farm Act, SB 355, which includes the return of a pivotal […]
July 8, 2024

Hear From our Levine Scholar!

Hey y’all! My name is Natalie Doerfler, and I was one of the summer interns for the Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) and Carolina Thread Trail (CTT) […]
July 3, 2024

Timbering can actually help wildlife – when done right

WHAT IS FOREST MANAGEMENT? Forest management is improving the health of a forest by using tools such as prescribed fire, planting trees, controlling invasive species, and […]
July 1, 2024

Why is Farmland Conservation Important in the Carolina Piedmont?

Farmland conservation is one of our mission pillars here at Catawba Lands Conservancy and while it might not be the first thing to come to mind […]
June 15, 2024

What happened to North Carolina’s Conservation Income Tax Credit?

Have you ever wondered what motivates people to conserve their land? There are several reasons why someone would enter a conservation easement or even donate their […]
April 3, 2024

Native blooms to view this spring

Spring weather means more people are getting out in nature…and it means native plants are back in bloom! Here are a few species to keep an […]
April 3, 2024

Donor Profile: Legacy Gift to Benefit the Carolina Thread Trail

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

Green Places: Restoring Pockets of Nature in Charlotte

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 […]
April 3, 2024

Check out our Spring Newsletter and 2023 Annual Report!

Our spring newsletter issue has arrived! Click the image below to see the full issue and learn about the work we are doing to advance conservation […]
March 1, 2024

Governor’s Executive Order will expand environmental protections in NC

In a historic moment that promises to shape the future of environmental conservation in North Carolina, Governor Cooper recently issued Executive Order No. 305, which will […]
February 14, 2024

Climate Conversations exhibit will benefit Carolina Thread Trail

Celebrate Earth Day beautifully & thoughtfully with a visit to an interactive art exhibit. Wil Bosbyshell manages to make the vast climate challenges we face personal […]
February 8, 2024

Easement Agreement Will Bring Public Trails To Spencer Mountain

Gaston County, N.C. – Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have an iconic hiking destination to complement Crowders Mountain, thanks to a trail easement agreement between Catawba Lands […]
January 29, 2024

How Are We Using Prescribed Fire?

Wildfires have occurred in nature far before humans were present. Though fire can be expansive and dangerous, it is also a natural and healthy part of […]
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