Total Acres Conserved Since 1995
Local Farms Protected
Acres Transferred To Public Ownership
Acres Owned & Stewarded By Us
RECENT PROJECTS
NEWS
Foothills Conservancy properties have been utilized for research on the elusive and endangered spotted skunk conducted by regional universities. The mountains of Western North Carolina have been used by NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologists to conduct similar research. Click here to read the full article.
On December 19, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina purchased 96 acres of undeveloped forested land to add to Pisgah National Forest. The acreage is located off Highway 321 in Caldwell County between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. Protection of the Chestnut Mountain property buffers the natural area of Boone Fork and Johnny’s Knob, creating an extra […]
On Saturday, October 27, the 100 block of West Union Street in downtown Morganton was transformed into a private event space where Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina hosted its ninth annual Flavors of the Foothills farm-to-fork dinner and fundraiser. New to the event this year was the outdoor dining element, with a long dining table […]
On November 9, Foothills Conservancy’s Smith Cliffs/Henry Fork River Preserve grew by 26 acres to a total of 259 acres. Using a contribution from conservationist Tim Sweeney, the land trust purchased the property from landowners Jim and Jeanne Simpson. Over the past four years, Sweeney has assisted the conservancy in acquiring 251 total acres to […]
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.