AmeriCorps Profiles: Abby Cates
Expanding her personal and professional skills plus having a whole lot of fun, Abby Cates’ serves with North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC through Resilience Corps NC. Abby is one of 15 members of the 2022 Resilience Corps NC cohort. Learn more about the impact these members make while serving with community partners across our…
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Turning the tide for flood-prone communities
There is even more great news about the Princeville – Seeding Resilience project! 2022 brings many exciting actions to protect this community from the changing climate. Since the debut of our latest video, this story has captured the attention of conservation champions nationwide. The project was featured in: News & Observer – “A history of…
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Uninterrupted – Florence Boyd Home & Asutsi Trailhead Protected!
Protecting the Florence Boyd Home / Asutsi Trailhead Property in Watauga County was a final wish of a generous family. This tranquil plot is 41 acres just north of the Caldwell County line and full of purpose. Nestled in the area nicknamed “The Little Parkway,” the forested land can be seen from Grandfather Mountain State…
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AmeriCorps Spotlight: Haley Bock
Educating future generations to protect our planet Haley Bock connects with her community through teaching conservation After earning her Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Haley Bock is serving her community working with Resilience Corps 2023. Haley serves as the Environmental Programs AmeriCorps Assistant in the Stormwater SMART Department with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council…
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Hikers & Anglers Rejoice! MORE Land Protected!
If you love fishing, hiking, bird-watching, or mountain ambling, we have a land-protection update that should make you happy! Conservation Trust for North Carolina recently closed on the Cranberry Creek Expansion Project. This 20-acre parcel will increase hiker safety along the Mountain-to-Sea Trail and removing a dam to protect native Brook Trout populations. The picturesque…
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Expanding & Preserving the Blue Ridge Parkway
Land trusts like CTNC are critical partners in quickly moving to preserve land for expansion of park boundaries. As 2021 draws to a close, we have another accomplishment to share for those who want to preserve the wild, scenic, and beautiful vistas of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Through the generous support of our donors, CTNC…
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Rebuilding for Resilience – Together
Meet the people of Princeville, N.C. who are utilizing conservation to build a resilient future As extreme weather events impact communities across North Carolina, places like Princeville are finding innovative ways to rebuild with greater resilience to our changing climate. In partnership with the Town of Princeville, the Princeville Elementary School, NC State Coastal Dynamics…
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N.C. Budget is a Huge Win for Conservation
The 2021 budget for North Carolina has been passed with bipartisan support by the NC legislature, and officially signed by Governor Cooper, in a huge win for conservation. This legislation will substantially increase funding for land acquisition projects; major investments in parks, trails, and open space statewide; and new investments to advance resilience planning and…
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Investing dividends in Western NC
Facilitating the permanent protection of land in Western North Carolina for future generations is the purpose of CTNC’s Mountain Revolving Loan Fund (MRLF). This fund often allows land trusts to get a project over the finish line. The CTNC Mountain Revolving Loan Fund provides two benefits for land conservation: It provides bridge financing with minimal…
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Giving Thanks for Land Conservation Trusts in this Season of Gratitude
Fall is in full swing in North Carolina! During this season of gratitude, we celebrate the cooler weather that allows us to enjoy the natural beauty of our state, from mountains to the sea. Whether it’s seeing the leaves change in the Blue Ridge Mountains, walking along the coast at sunset (we have over 300…
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