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Conserving land in ways that build resilient, just communities for all of North Carolina.

09/04/2026

Last week, CTNC's land protection team attended the Blue Ridge Rising conference in Asheville. Aaron Flannery, Western Conservation Manager, spoke alongside Blue Ridge Parkway partners about the work to protect Parkway viewsheds. Conserving the land surrounding the Parkway is crucial to protecting the integrity of the iconic viewsheds and connectivity of wildlife habitat.

09/02/2026

We're proud to be part of the North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign! Your pledge powers our work to protect land along the Blue Ridge Parkway and beyond.

SECC Code: 7063.
Learn more & give: ncsecc.org

08/25/2026

CTNC was honored to have Randy Johnson, author of "Grandfather Mountain: The History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon," share stories and anecdotes about Western North Carolina with our donors and partners. His personal connection to this region and the information he's collected over the years is remarkable. We're grateful that he joined us for our time in Blowing Rock this year.

To learn more about his book, check out the link below.
https://randyjohnsonbooks.com/grandfather-mountain

08/24/2026

On August 13, CTNC staff, board members, supporters, and conservation partners gathered in Blowing Rock for our annual Conservation Celebration at Gideon Ridge Inn. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our shared commitment to conserving land along the Blue Ridge Parkway, building community resilience, and protecting North Carolina’s air, water, forests, and viewsheds.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s celebration such a success. Together, our generous supporters raised over $100,000. These critical funds will help CTNC pursue new conservation opportunities along the Parkway and expand conservation-based projects and partnerships across North Carolina.

Learn more: https://ctnc.org/2026-conservation-celebration/

08/20/2026

We're thrilled to feature this year's winning piece from the first conservation art contest on our Conservation Celebration sponsor gift. This artwork, created by Victoria Thompson, perfectly showcases the unique biodiversity found in our state.

Stay tuned for updates on the next conservation art contest and thank you to all the participants this year!

08/11/2026

Species spotlight! DeKay's brownsnake, Storeria dekayi, is a small snake that lives in woodland and wetland habitats. They are harmless to humans and are usually less than twelve inches long. This species can be found in all North Carolina counties with a range spreading throughout the southeastern United States.

08/07/2026

CTNC's 2026 Duke University Stanback Fellow, Sean Burke, was a great addition to our organization this summer. Sean's work included monitoring visits throughout the state and creating maps of protected properties. We're glad Sean was part of our team this summer and appreciate his dedication to land protection work!

08/05/2026

Did you know that North Carolina's Albermarle-Pamico Peninsula is home to the largest pocosin region in the United States? Pocosins are a unique type of wetland that is composed of freshwater, dense shrubs, and peat soils. Due to their unique soil composition, pocosins act as a natural carbon sink; a feature that greatly benefits the environment. The diversity of North Carolina's landscapes, species, and ecosystems makes our state truly one of a kind.

Learn more about pocosins below.
https://www.ncnhp.org/activities/natural-and-working-lands/pocosins

07/31/2026

Species spotlight! The common eastern bumble bee, Bombus impatiens, is a NC resident and essential pollinator species. They use their fur-covered bodies to transport pollen to flowers, vegetables, and fruits. This species plays a vital role across habitats in the eastern U.S. as foundational support in food chains.

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