Total Acres Conserved Since 1995
Local Farms Protected
Acres Transferred To Public Ownership
Acres Owned & Stewarded By Us
RECENT PROJECTS
NEWS
On Saturday, April 13, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina will host a meet and greet at Newgrass Brewing Co. in uptown Shelby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will learn about Foothills Conservancy’s land and water conservation in the foothills of Western North Carolina from conservancy staff while enjoying craft beer from Newgrass Brewing […]
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina has secured a time-sensitive purchase option for a 660-acre property in the Oak Hill community of Morganton, which is contingent on raising a total of $3 million. Located just ten minutes from downtown Morganton, the 660-acre parcel features forests, prime agricultural land, several miles of streams, and scenic views. Conservation […]
Did you know Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina was among the first 100 land trusts to be accredited? Accreditation involves steps that a land trust can voluntarily take to ensure that it is providing the highest quality of service to landowners and partners. We were first accredited in 2010, renewed that status in 2015, and […]
On Sunday, April 14, Catawba Brewing Company will host a seven-course beer dinner benefitting Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. in the brewery’s new event space, formerly Buff Tire Service Center, across from the Catawba Brewing Company taproom in downtown Morganton. Chefs from restaurants in the foothills and piedmont […]
OUR TEAM
ANDREW KOTA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BETH WILLARD-PATTON
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
TOM KENNEY
LAND PROTECTION DIRECTOR
RYAN SPARKS
STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR
ISAAC CROUCH
OFFICE & FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
SOPHIE SHELTON
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH ASSOCIATE
Brittany Watkins
Americorps Project Conserve Member
ABOUT
Mission
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is a nationally accredited regional land trust that protects the fabric and character of Western North Carolina’s landscape forever and for the benefit of all.
We preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our region by conserving scenic and recreational landscapes, productive farms and forests, healthy watersheds, rich biodiversity, and vital wildlife habitat.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Foothills Conservancy serves eight counties: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, and Rutherford, in three major river basins, which include the Broad, Catawba, and Yadkin.
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We certainly appreciate the hard work of Foothills Conservancy in negotiating with the former landowner to bring the Cane Creek project to fruition.
This is truly a win for our land and water and a win for the young people who will be able to enjoy life-changing experiences in the outdoors for generations to come.
We were both born and raised here in the foothills of North Carolina, and we truly believe that any and all efforts to preserve and protect our beautiful home are beyond worthwhile.