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A few weeks ago, The Town of Spruce Pine hosted a two-day Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) planning sessi

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A few weeks ago, The Town of Spruce Pine hosted a two-day Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) planning sessiA few weeks ago, The Town of Spruce Pine hosted a two-day Recreation Economy for Rural…Nov 3Thirty years ago, the Asheville City Council unanimously voted to convey a conservation easement on nearly 18,000 acresThirty years ago, the Asheville City Council unanimously voted to convey a conservation…Oct 27Species spotlight! The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is an iconic insect known for their remarkable migration froSpecies spotlight!Oct 67 likesTwo years ago this week, Western NC began the arduous and painful task of cleaning up after Hurricane Helene which tookTwo years ago this week, Western NC began the arduous and painful task of cleaning up…Sep 289 likesToday marks the official start of fall! Soon, the Blue Ridge Parkway will transform into a vibrant display of yellow, reToday marks the official start of fall!Sep 229 likesNearly two years since Hurricane Helene, supporting gateway communities and local establishments is critical to the ongoNearly two years since Hurricane Helene, supporting gateway communities and local…Sep 1615 likesLate summer in Western North Carolina is truly a special time to experience. Vibrant wildflowers line the Blue Ridge ParLate summer in Western North Carolina is truly a special time to experience.Sep 921 likesLast week, CTNC’s land protection team attended the Blue Ridge Rising conference in Asheville. Aaron Flannery, Western CLast week, CTNC’s land protection team attended the Blue Ridge Rising conference in…Sep 413 likesWe’re proud to be part of the North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign! Your pledge powers our work to protect lWe’re proud to be part of the North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign!Sep 27 likesOn August 13, CTNC staff, board members, supporters, and conservation partners gathered in Blowing Rock for our annual COn August 13, CTNC staff, board members, supporters…Aug 2420 likesThe spectacular sunset and sunrise view from Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway is especially pristine thanks to tThe spectacular sunset and sunrise view from Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway is…Jul 2910 likesToday is National Black Bear Day! North Carolina is home to one of the highest black bear densities in the world, specifToday is National Black Bear Day!Jun 617 likesToday marks the beginning of Great Outdoor Month! North Carolina's public lands give us endless opportunities to exploreToday marks the beginning of Great Outdoor Month!Jun 19 likesWestern Conservation Manager, Aaron Flannery recently guided a field trip by the NC Land & Water Fund (NCLWF) Board andWestern Conservation Manager, Aaron Flannery recently guided a field trip by the NC Land…May 2615 likesCongratulations to the winner of CTNC’s first Conservation Art Contest, Victoria Thompson! Victoria’s art, “In the Sky,Congratulations to the winner of CTNC’s first Conservation Art Contest, Victoria Thompson!May 1822 likesToday is World Migratory Bird Day! Every spring and fall, millions of birds travel through the Blue Ridge Parkway. ProteToday is World Migratory Bird Day!May 97 likesThe Orchard at Altapass opens TODAY! Visit this iconic location along the Blue Ridge Parkway and see CTNC’s land protectThe Orchard at Altapass opens TODAY!May 29 likesHappy Earth Day from CTNC! Protecting land across North Carolina safeguards wildlife habitats and biodiversity, supportsHappy Earth Day from CTNC!Apr 2211 likes

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Last week, CTNC staff members gathered in Greenville, SC for the annual Land Trust Alliance Southeast Conference. WhileConservation Trust for North Carolina EssentialsSpecies spotlight! Cloudless suplhur, Phoebis sennae, are bright yellow butterflies found in all 100 counties of North CSpecies spotlightA few weeks ago, The Town of Spruce Pine hosted a two-day Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) planning sessiOrchard at AltapassFor 25 years, Rusty Painter has helped shape land conservation in North Carolina. During his tenure at CTNC, more than 1Land protectionAll month long, we’re growing our forest of Evergreen Partners, the committed group of people who support our work withProtecting land