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We protect, restore, and inspire appreciation of the natural world.

10/29/2026

Growing up in Western North Carolina, musician Glaive has a special connection to the mountains, rivers, and trails that make this region home.

Glaive began producing music in his bedroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing his songs on SoundCloud and quickly building a following among Gen Z listeners. With three albums released and another on the way, he’s earned recognition from music publications including Billboard, Rolling Stone, and VICE. Through it all, he’s maintained his connection to the mountains he calls home.

This Friday, Glaive is putting that connection into action by hosting a benefit show at The Orange Peel in Asheville, with proceeds generously supporting Conserving Carolina.

We’re grateful to see a young artist use his platform to give back to the place that helped shape him. His generosity will help protect the natural places we all cherish, restore rivers and streams, and expand access to the outdoors for generations to come.

Thank you, Glaive, for investing in the future of the place you call home!

10/23/2026

Did you know mushrooms can help mitigate wildfire risk?

This week, the Nature Preserve Steward volunteers and staff inoculated large, downed trees at Florence Preserve with White Oyster Mushrooms, an aggressive wood-eating mushroom that is scientifically proven to accelerate disposal of large woody debris.

The purpose is to reduce what’s called “10,000 hour fuels” - the type of fuel that burns for a long time, and can send off embers long after the major part of the fire is run out.

Because these fuels can re-ignite fires many days after, they have to be “mopped up” - a time consuming effort of clean-up and watering down.

Helene knocked several trees down, and some trees have been taken down along our boundary with other private lands as part of preparing for a controlled burn. We are creating a defensible space between us and any homes on the other side of our properties.

Mushrooms are part of that strategy, as they break down this big wood and as we continue to apply controlled burns, the total debris load in the forest will gradually decrease, along with its wildfire hazard to our neighbors.

10/22/2026

What's one thing we can all agree on, even on Election Day?

Land conservation.

The Farms & Forests Bond on the Henderson County ballot has the strong support of both Republicans and Democrats. We ALL want to protect our farmland, our forests, and our water.

Here's how bipartisan this measure is:

The referendum is supported by candidates Jennifer Balkcom (R), Jamie Ager (D), Chelsea Walsh (R), Lynne Russo (D), Rudd Orr (R), Jennifer Hensley (R), and Jerry Smith (D).

So, no matter who you are voting for, vote YES for the Farms & Forests Bond.

Your vote will support voluntary land conservation, working with landowners who want to protect their land.

YES to protect Henderson County's farms, forests, and water.

10/19/2026

This is a Joro spider.

This time of year, you probably see these guys everywhere. Here are some important things to know:
- Joro are non-native and incredibly invasive.
- They aggressively outcompete similar native spiders, like the golden orb/silk weaver.
- Their webs are strong enough to trap birds.

Photo 3, provided by our friend Heather B. Nix, shows a female American redstart trapped in a Joro web before being freed.

It’s tempting to leave these striking spiders alone, but nature is a complex web (get it?) of organisms, specifically evolved together. And when a predator from a different ecosystem is transported to a new one, they can easily disrupt delicate balance of nature.

10/14/2026

HENDERSON COUNTY: Early voting starts tomorrow and we have a huge opportunity to protect our local farmland, forests, and drinking water. If you vote in Henderson County, please vote YES for the Farms & Forests Bond.

10/12/2026

Today on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the original stewards of the lands and waters we work to protect.

The region we now care for encompasses the traditional homelands of the Cherokee people. To acknowledge this heritage and support ongoing connection to these lands, Conserving Carolina created the Tohi Land Tribute program in partnership with The Center for Native Health and the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.

Through this initiative, landowners, businesses, and organizations, and individuals can contribute directly to the Eastern Band of Cherokee to support cultural preservation, education, health, and stewardship.

To learn more about the Tohi Land Tribute and how you can participate, visit our website: https://conservingcarolina.org/land-tribute

10/01/2026

Friendly reminder: there's nothing 'undeveloped' about a forest.

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Hendersonville, NC
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