Protected Land is Coming to Elkin
Piedmont Land Conservancy transferred two tracts totaling 297 acres to the Town of Elkin for permanent ownership and management.
PLC honored with 2021 Dogwood Award
On November 23, Piedmont Land Conservancy was recognized for our work in water and air quality protection as well as demonstrated excellence in our key role to unite partners and acquire funding for the future Bandera Farms Park.
A Brook Trout Rescue
A Brook Trout Rescue After a Disruptive Logging Event, Brook Trout Find a New Home on PLC Property AUGUST 2021 Written by Kenneth A. Bridle, Ph.D., PLC Stewardship Director The story begins last November when the Surry County Forester noticed a large logging and land clearing event at the top of the Blue Ridge. Quick …
PLC Acquires More Land for Mayo River State Park
PLC closed more gaps along the Mayo River in Rockingham County last month, with the acquisition of two tracts that preserve nearly 1 mile of river frontage.
Open Garden Days 2021
Spaces filled in just a few days for our limited visits to the Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve this Spring. The lucky groups who got to visit were in for a treat after all the hard work of our dedicated Volunteers.
Say Hello to Our New Logo
Today we are launching a brand refresh and we’d like to tell you why we decided to evolve our look. One thing that hasn’t changed? Our mission. And we’re glad you’re on board as we continue protecting the nature of the Piedmont.
Our Trail Coordinator’s 10 Favorite Trails
Our Trail Coordinator’s 10 Favorite Trails Get Outside this Earth Day! In honor of Earth Day (the best day of the best month), I’m delighted to share some ideas to get you and your loved ones outside this Spring! I’ve been lucky to get out on lots of the trails in the Piedmont Triad and …
Acreage Additions to Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area
+ 432 Acres Protected in Alamance Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area nearly Doubles in Size Recent land acquisition secured an additional 432-acres for the park Today, Alamance County Recreation & Parks, The Conservation Fund and Piedmont Land Conservancy announced the addition of 432 acres to the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, North …
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The Gypsy Moth is Here!
The Gypsy Moth is Here By PLC Stewardship Director Ken Bridle Native to North Africa, Europe and Asia, but invasive here, the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, is one of the most destructive pests of hardwood forests in the eastern US. The gypsy moth originally escaped from a silkworm breeding operation in Medford, Massachusetts in 1869, …
Guest Post from Legal Intern, Nicole DiBartolo
Guest Post from Legal Intern, Nicole DiBartolo March 6, 2018 My passion for the environment and nature started at a very young age. My parents joke that it all started when they took me to see Chicken Run, a movie about chickens that were trying to escape a farm after they found out they were …