Protecting the Piedmont
Of North Carolina
Clean Water | Natural Areas | Farmland | Trails and Preserves
Our Mission
Piedmont Land Conservancy protects our region’s natural lands, family farms, and waters for the benefit of all living things through land protection, stewardship of conserved spaces, and connecting people with nature.
Natural Areas
Family Farms
Water Quality
Public Access
and Counting
Protecting What You Love
Since 1990, Piedmont Land Conservancy has protected significant lands in a 9-county region of the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.
We protect these special places to help ensure clean water for our communities, locally grown food, habitat for our wildlife, and preserves, trails, and other places for people to connect with nature.
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The Latest News
Piedmont Land Conservancy and Yadkin Riverkeeper partnered to protect 20 acres, two forested islands, near mile marker 95, filling a long-standing gap on the Yadkin River State Trail.
You don’t need a field guide to feel that quiet, specific kind of joy that comes from being part of a living place.
You just need to pay attention.
“When there’s three feet of snow, we’re still gonna drag those buckets out and feed those calves. It’s crazy but you do it,” says Sara Broadwell.
It’s this dedication, that motivated the Broadwells to partner with PLC to protect 350 acres Catbriar Farm.
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Whether you want to volunteer, take a hike with a group, or join a workshop, our Upcoming Events page is the place to be.
You Make it Happen
PLC is a non-profit membership organization which relies on individuals to support our day-to-day operations. Funding to acquire conservation properties comes from individuals, foundations, and government agencies.
FOR THE PRESERVES & TRAILS
FOR THE FUTURE
FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
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