Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina calls for final contributions to Oak Hill Community Park and Forest project

Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is making one final request for donations to the Oak Hill Community Park and Forest project, which is scheduled to close on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

With a $3.1 million project total, only $250,000 remains to be raised before the conservancy can purchase the second half of the property (321 acres), completing the 651-acre land acquisition.

The conservancy purchased the first half of the property (330 acres) in January 2020, which granted the organization an extension for completing the fundraising necessary to purchase the rest of the land.

“We are so impressed and absolutely humbled by the momentum this project has gained over the last year and a half,” said Andrew Kota, executive director of the conservancy. “We are thankful to the individuals, families, neighbors, foundations, churches, and small businesses that have made contributions toward this priority project. We have exciting plans for the property, and we cannot wait to get started.”

Those who have not made a donation to the project — or wish to make an additional donation — may mail a check to Foothills Conservancy at P.O. Box 3023, Morganton, N.C. 28680 with the memo: “Oak Hill Park.” Interested individuals may also donate online at foothillsconservancy.org/oakhillpark or by calling the office at 828-437-9930 to pay over the phone. Donations should be made by Friday, Sept. 18 to ensure they are received before the Sept. 30 deadline.