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CMLC Begins Conservation Process for 8000 acres in the “Land of Waterfalls”

Some quick facts about our latest land protection victory: 

• Congressman Taylor and his family have signed an agreement with CMLC and The Conservation Fund for the acquisition of their land in Transylvania County
• Known as the East Forks Headwaters Tract, the conserved land totals 8000 acres
• Public Benefits include
  • public access to 25 new waterfalls in the “Land of Waterfalls”
  • permanent protection of a clean drinking water supply
  • extensive hunting and fishing opportunities including access to trout streams that support native brook trout
  • a new driver for the local recreation and tourism economy
  • the preservation of habitat for some of North Carolina’s rarest wildlife species. 

Click here for more information:
Fact Sheet

Map of project area

Press Release

*Photo credit - Everette Robinson

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CMLC partners with Trout Unlimited to protect Big Creek Lodge.

In the last years, the Big Creek Lodge property has been a constant worry for local anglers.  An approximately 80 acre in-holding in the Pisgah National Forest on the North Mills River, it holds key access to significant sections of the river for both angling and stocking.   A change in ownership has given CMLC and TU the opportunity to protect this property!  

Click here for more information on how you can help our effort to keep the North Mills cold, clean and fishable.  

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Celebrate National Trails Day with REI & Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy

Saturday, June 5^th at Bearwallow Mountain in Gerton

(Morning shift-9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Afternoon shift-2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)

 

Join us in building new trail on Bearwallow Mountain as thousands across the country will build, repair and give back to their favorite trails in celebration of American Hiking Society's 18th Annual National Trails Day!

Click here for more information on Bearwallow Mountain

 

If you are interested in volunteering for the whole day, please sign up for both shifts; lunch will be provided to full day volunteers

All volunteers will receive a limited-edition REI "Get Dirty" shirt.

*Please no children under the age of 15.

*Volunteer cap: 25 per shift

Sign up for the morning shift!

Sign up for the afternoon shift!

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Summer Twilight Art Show
CMLC celebrated Land Trust Day with their Summer Twilight Art Show.

Thank you to all our participating artists!  Art is on display through November, and is available for sale.  CMLC receives 25% of all proceeds. 

More information at www.carolinamountain.org/cmlcart

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8th annual Woodland Stewardship Series July/August 2010

Are you a landowner who wants to protect your legacy by keeping your woods healthy? Do you want financial assistance and expertise in maximizing the benefits from your woodlands? Are you seeking information on preventing the threats of insects, plants, and wildfire to the health and value of your woodlot? The Woodland Steward Series is designed to equip landowners just like you with the tools and resources you need to manage your land, presented by experts from public and private agencies.

 

The Mountains Woodland Steward Series begins in July with 1.5 day workshops held every other Friday and Saturday. Locations include the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest (July 9 & 10; August 20 & 21), the NC Arboretum in Asheville (July 23 & 24), and Holmes Educational State Forest in Hendersonville (August 6 & 7).

 

Advance registration is required. For more information and registration materials on this opportunity that you cannot afford to miss, visit www.cradleofforestry.org or contact Amy Garascia, Program Coordinator, at amysworkshopinfo@aol.com or 828-884-5713 ex. 26. Registration includes lunch, snacks and workshop-related materials and handouts. Registration deadline is one week prior to the session desired

 

Credit toward NC Environmental Education Certification is available, as well as forester CFE and educator CEU credits. Workshops also count as electives toward the Asheville Board of Realtors ECO Certification. 

The course is sponsored by: the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association, North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, NC Cooperative Extension Service, USDA Forest Service Cradle of Forestry in America, NC Arboretum, NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation, NC Tree Farm Program, and Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy.

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Facility Update

In October 2008 CMLC trustees broke ground on a new 3,200 square foot custom built passive solar and energy efficient office building.  The project is complete, and we officially moved in June 3rd!  Please feel free to stop by our new location at 847 Case St. in Hendersonville.  

Facility Naming Rights:

  

Bricks and Garden Beds are available for dedication!

Remember or honor a loved one with a personalized brick or garden bed at our new building!


For more information on Facility Naming Rights click here

If you are interested in dedicating a brick, garden bed or a space listed in the link above please fill out this form, and send it to Kristin Harkey development@carolinamountain.org 697-5777   

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To find out more about any of these events, email outreach@carolinamountain.org or call 828-697-5777.