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# Piedmont Land Conservancy

Protecting the Nature of the Piedmont

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- [The Land Remembers](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/07/01/thelandremembers/) - From Revolutionary battlefields to the Underground Railroad, Piedmont Land Conservancy protects the Piedmont landscapes where history still lives.
- [Restoration through Fire](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/07/01/restorationthroughfire/) - Restoration through Fire What a Burn Brought Back at Two PLC Preserves JULY 2026 As we dreamed about restoring rare Piedmont prairie habitat at two of our preserves, we had two questions for Mike Santucci, our Preserve Manager:How do we bring a prairie back?How do we keep it healthy?“Short of reintroducing bison,” he said, “The
- [You're still a conservationist](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/04/21/youreaconservationist/) - You don't have to know the name of the tree to know it's worth saving. You just have to care about this place enough to act.
- [Partnering to Protect Islands on the Yadkin River](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/04/16/protectingyadkinislands/) - Two wild islands. Forever protected. PLC and Yadkin Riverkeeper Partner to Protect Islands on the Yadkin River APRIL 2026 Piedmont Land Conservancy and Yadkin Riverkeeper have partnered to protect 20 acres of land along the Yadkin River, including two forested islands. The islands will be opened for use as a rest stop and primitive campsite
- [Protecting Generations of Farming in Caswell County](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/03/25/protectingcatbriarfarm/) - On December 16, 2025, Piedmont Land Conservancy protected 350 acres of Catbriar Farm with a permanent conservation easement.
- [Announcing the Saving Guilford Woods Campaign](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/06/04/announcingsavingguilfordwoods/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy & Guilford College partner in an effort to raise $8.5 million to protect the historic Guilford Woods in Greensboro
- [Linda and Tom Sloan named Honorary Chairs of the Saving Guilford Woods Campaign](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/02/16/sloansnamedhonorarychairssavingguilfordwoods/) - Another Step Forward for Saving Guilford Woods Linda and Thomas Sloan named honorary chairs of campaign to protect Guilford Woods The leadership and personal investment the Sloans bring to the campaign will add powerful momentum to the once-in-a-lifetime campaign. February 2026 Longtime community leaders and philanthropists Linda E. Sloan and Thomas R. Sloan will serve
- [PLC partners with Fair Share Farm](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/02/17/fairsharefarmpartnership/) - Fair Share Farm will be leasing 20 acres from Piedmont Land Conservancy at Bashavia Creek Preserve.
- [Slow Hikers Club: One Year of Exploring Protected Lands with Piedmont Land Conservancy](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/12/19/celebratingslowhikersclub/) - Why does moving slowly on a trail matter? Because connection is what makes conservation stick. Take a look back at our first year.
- [Hollyview Farm: Honoring Heritage and Protecting NC’s Agricultural Future](https://www.piedmontland.org/2026/01/05/hollyviewfarm/) - Two sisters with a remarkable lineage have chosen to protect their family farmland to honor their heritage and protect NC's agricultural future.
- [2025 Land Conservation Wrapped](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/12/29/2025conservationwrapped/) - A Year of Impact 2025 Land Conservation Wrapped December 2025 As the Piedmont region continues to grow, land conservation remains a grounding force, protecting the natural spaces, farms, forests, and waterways that make this place home. In 2025, Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) marked a major milestone: our 35th anniversary. It was a year to reflect
- [Safeguarding Clean Water and Recreation at the newly Expanded Elkin Creek Headwaters Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/12/22/expandingelkincreekheadwaterspreserve/) - Protecting What Matters Safeguarding Clean Water & Recreation at a newly Expanded Elkin Creek Headwaters Preserve December 2025 On December 19, 2025 Piedmont Land Conservancy officially transferred 150 acres of land to the Town of Elkin to add to the future Elkin Creek Headwaters Preserve, increasing the preserve’s size to 400 acres! A conservation easement
- [A Rare Flower Finds Refuge](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/11/25/rarefloweronthedanriver/) - One of the region’s rarest plants, the Small-anthered Bittercress, now has a new protected refuge along the Dan River, bringing the plant halfway to recovery.
- [A Vision Coming into Focus: Bashavia Creek Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/11/10/bashaviavision/) - Together we are creating a preserve people will enjoy for generations to come.
- [Protecting Savannah Farms](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/10/06/protectingsavannahfarms/) - 73 more acres of Alamance County farmland have been saved for agriculture with the protection of a Savannah Farms conservation agreement.
- [48 Acres for Birds, Prairies, and Mountain Views](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/10/23/48acreprairieforbirds/) - 48 more acres of prime wildlife habitat have been permanently protected from development thanks to the generosity of landowners Sam and Lea Thompson.
- [Mayo River Protection Expands](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/10/21/mayoriverprotectionexpands/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy transfers 93 acres of land to Mayo River State Park and secures 30 more acres to protect along the Mayo River.
- [Adding to Ridges Mountain](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/08/12/addingtoridgesmountain/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy purchased 70 acres of undeveloped forest in Randolph County on the western side of Ridges Mountain.
- [North Carolina Conservation Tax Credit](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/08/18/ncconservationtaxcredit/) - After more than a decade, North Carolina has revived a powerful way for landowners to protect the places they love and get something meaningful in return: The NC Conservation Tax Credit
- [24 Acres Transferred to Winston-Salem for Future Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/08/04/24acresforwsfuturepark/) - In June, Piedmont Land Conservancy transferred 24 acres of historic farmland to the City of Winston-Salem, where it will become a future passive park.
- [Our New Office](https://www.piedmontland.org/2025/06/13/newoffice/) - Our New Office We've Moved! We have officially moved! If you plan to stop by, be sure to head to our new location: 324 W Wendover Ave, Suite 112, Greensboro, NC 27408 Our new office includes a spacious conference room which means no more scrambling for meeting space every other month for our board meetings!
- [Our Trail Coordinator's 10 Favorite Trails](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/04/13/10-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
- [Planning Your Legacy](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/10/26/planning-your-legacy/) - Planned Giving Building for the Future What will be your Legacy? “Legacy.” It’s about learning from the past, living in the present, and building for the future. It helps us decide the kind of life we want to live and the kind of world we want to live in. It’s about understanding that we are
- [Return of the Endangered Roanoke Logperch](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/11/03/roanokelogperchreturns/) - Along the banks of PLC protected land, the endangered Roanoke Logperch was re-introduced to the Mayo River in October of 2023.
- [PLC Acquires More Land for Mayo River State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/07/14/2021-mayo-river-acquisition/) - 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.
- [PLC Transfers 95 Riverfront Acres to Mayo River State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/05/19/mayo-river-state-park-gains-more-land/) - Closing the Gap PLC Transfers 95 Riverfront Acres to Mayo River State Park for Recreation and Water Quality Protection May 2022 Piedmont Land Conservancy has transferred 95 acres to Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County to help expand the park, provide more recreation opportunities for residents, and protect the drinking-water source for the towns
- [Hickory Creek Land Protected along Mayo River](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/12/15/hickorycreekexpansion/) - Leaves crunch underfoot and a thin winter chill moves over the forested land now, but these 93 acres that buffer the Mayo River will continue to burst with life year after year, undisturbed from now on.
- [Farmland Conservation Meets Industrial Development](https://www.piedmontland.org/2024/12/19/humblerouthfarms/) - While the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite signals a new chapter for our region’s economy, it also underscores the importance of strategic conservation. As PLC continues to expand our farmland preservation initiatives, we know that every acre saved is a step toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
- [PLC’s Alternative Gift Guide for Nature Lovers](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/12/12/2023giftguide-for-nature-lovers/) - Gift mindfully this year! If there's a nature lover in your life, consider these earth friendly gift ideas.
- [Protecting Long Creek Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/2024/06/28/protecting-long-creek-park/) - 63 Acres Protected Protecting Long Creek Park Looking out across the land, it’s not hard to see that Winston Salem’s Long Creek Park was once a golf course, but efforts are being made to “rewild” parts of the land. As of May 30, 2024, 63 acres of the park are now permanently protected by a
- [Cane Creek Farm Forever Protected](https://www.piedmontland.org/2024/02/27/canecreekfarm/) - Eliza MacLean's passion and pride in the old methods of small family farms were a big part of why she took the step to protect her farmland. Read more about this North Carolina farmland preservation project.
- [Protecting a Sense of Place at Speer Farm](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/12/18/speerfarm/) - The 110 acre Speer Farm in Boonville in Yadkin County is now forever protected by a conservation agreement. That means the farm can never be developed or subdivided helping to retain the sense of place of rural Boonville.
- [Land Worth Protecting](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/11/22/landworthprotecting/) - The land conservancy business is a hopeful one. We are working to make the world a better place, now and for the future. These are lands worth protecting.
- [Quail Hill Farm: 178 Acres Protected along the Mitchell River](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/11/17/quailhillfarmprotected/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy protected Quail Hill Farm, 178 acres of land near Elkin, North Carolina and adjacent to the Mitchell River.
- [5 Ways You Can Improve Your Land to Benefit Wildlife](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/10/17/improvelandbenefitwildlife/) - Read how you can make an impact on the health of North Carolina through managing your property to mirror our natural and native ecosystems.
- [A Brook Trout Rescue](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/08/12/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
- [54 More Acres Protected in the Mitchell River Watershed](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/08/29/moreprotectionmitchellriverwatershed/) - Out in the rolling hills of Surry County, more land has been protected along the south fork of the Mitchell River. When Suzie and Dick Everhart first bought these 54 acres, the land was mostly barren. Today, it's wholly transformed and completely protected.
- [Acreage Additions to Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/02/22/ccmna/) - + 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
- [227 Acres Protected near the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/07/27/227-acres-protected-by-the-blue-ridge-parkway/) - 227 acres are now forever protected by Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC), saving beautiful views, wildlife habitat, and water quality of the Fisher River.
- [Protecting 848 Acres on the Dan River for](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/04/04/esfdanriver/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy acquired an 848-acre tract on the Dan River in Stokes County near Walnut Cove that will soon become the first Educational State Forest in the piedmont triad region.
- [Open Garden Days 2023](https://www.piedmontland.org/2023/05/05/open-garden-days-2023/) - In the Garden Our Annual Open Garden Days at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve April 2023 The 2023 Open Garden Days at the Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve drew over 150 visitors eager to see the garden in its most spectacular annual display.Our spring ephemerals bloom from mid-March into mid-April, give or take a week or so
- [PLC Acquires 69 acres to Add to the future Caraway Creek Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/10/18/addition-to-caraway-creek-preserve/) - For the past year and a half PLC staff and volunteers have been building hiking trails on a beautiful parcel of land near Asheboro in anticipation of opening the land as PLC's second nature preserve: Caraway Creek Preserve. That plan just got bigger and better!
- [Wells Knob: A Local Landmark Forever Protected](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/12/30/wells-knob/) - Conserving Wells Knob A Landmark along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is now Forever Protected DECEMBER 2022 At 1,865 feet, Wells Knob is one of the highest topographic features in Wilkes County, North Carolina before the rise of the Blue Ridge Mountains begins five miles to the west. As of December 21, 2022, the knob is forever
- [Water is Life](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/11/21/water-is-life/) - Water is necessary for the survival of all living beings on earth which is why it is so essential to protect. Each small stream matters.
- [Guilford County Dedicates Federal Funding to Construct Bandera Farms Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/08/12/guilford-county-dedicates-federal-funding-to-construct-bandera-farms-park/) - Guilford County Commissioners voted to allocate $2.3 million to make Bandera Farms Park a reality!
- [PLC is the official non-profit partner for The Deep River State Trail​](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/07/28/the-deep-river-state-trail/) - In the heart of north Carolina PLC becomes the official non-profit partner for The Deep River State Trail AUGUST 2022 In the heart of North Carolina… Along the Deep River there’s a movement happening: an effort to complete the Deep River State Trail.Since its designation as a state trail in 2007 and coordinated efforts to
- [Supporting Trails in June](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/07/13/supporting-trails/) - This June, something amazing happened. We raised $15,000 for Piedmont Legacy Trails.
- [Honoring Our Founder](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/07/07/honoring-our-founder/) - Founding members of Piedmont Land Conservancy gathered to honor Kathy Treanor, founding director, by dedicating a new table and benches in her name for the terrace at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve in Winston-Salem.
- [Investing in Conservation for North Carolina’s Future](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/05/23/invest-in-nc-future/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy and our fellow members of the Land for Tomorrow coalition are working with state leaders to build on the foundation of conservation funding.
- [Inside PLC: The Conservation Vision, Methods, and Motivations behind our Work](https://www.piedmontland.org/2022/01/07/inside-plc/) - Preserving the most important natural lands in the Triad doesn’t happen without a lot of strategy. We’re sharing the why and the how behind our conservation vision for the Piedmont.
- [Protected Land is Coming to Elkin](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/12/16/land-transfer-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](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/12/09/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.
- [Open Garden Days 2021](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/05/26/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](https://www.piedmontland.org/2021/04/21/newlook/) - 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.
- [Guest Post from Legal Intern, Nicole DiBartolo](https://www.piedmontland.org/2018/03/06/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
- [The Gypsy Moth is Here!](https://www.piedmontland.org/2018/03/28/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,
- [For the Love of the Land](https://www.piedmontland.org/2018/02/14/for-the-love-of-the-land/) - by Barbara Haralson, PLC Hiker and Guest Blogger - I am not comfortable asking friends for donations, nor have I ever enjoyed hosting those parties where guests are expected to buy merchandise, so I went into the Piedmont Land Conservancy Hike-a-Thon with some reluctance. I loved the idea of raising money for such an important
- [To Give or Not to Give: There Really Is No Question](https://www.piedmontland.org/2018/01/10/to-give-or-not-to-give-there-really-is-no-question/) - by Greg Keener, PLC Development Director - Let’s get this out of the way first: I’m not an accountant, though I’m thrilled to have several in my extended family. I’m not a legal expert, I trust my PLC colleagues with legal degrees on such topics. When you consider the above you might determine I’m not
- [April Flowers](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/03/29/april-flowers/) - This time of year when the landscape is waking up from its winter slumber and bursting forth with a vast array of blooms and warmer temperatures, we all want to soak up as much of it as we can, especially the ephemeral wildflowers whose splendor is all too brief! Piedmont Land Conservancy wants you to
- [North Carolina Biodiversity Project](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/12/08/north-carolina-biodiversity-project-by-ken-bridle/) - by PLC Stewardship Director, Ken Bridle - Ever wonder where to ask about the plants and animals that live in your neighborhood? How would you like to have information at your fingertip about lesser-known groups like marine fish, moths and grasshoppers? A new website is available to all biologists and nature lovers -- an umbrella
- [Cycling and Landscapes](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/08/17/cycling-and-landscapes/) - By PLC Conservation Planner, Palmer McIntyre — I have always loved to ride my bicycle and spent many miles in the saddle during my 20s, riding the length of Vermont, down the coast of California, commuting to work in Washington DC, across North Carolina and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But since then life pulled me
- [Greetings from PLC's Newest StaffMember](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/05/08/meet-plcs-new-land-protection-associate-josh-horton-campbell/) - By PLC Land Protection Associate, Josh Horton-Campbell — As a child, I was more impressed by feats of human ingenuity than by the wonders of nature. I grew up on a 12 acre historic farm property located in the former margin between the suburbia of Philadelphia and the open fields of Amish country. The property was
- [Summer Fun, Outdoors!](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/08/03/summer-fun-outdoors/) - By PLC Education & Outreach Coordinator, Lynne Dardanell — As we step into August and begin the final countdown to the end of summer (which is often unofficially over when school begins, a college semester starts, or even Labor Day weekend), we should be asking ourselves - have we spent enough time outside? Have we experienced nature, even just
- [My Urban Walk for PLC’s Hike-A-Thon](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/01/23/an-urban-hike-by-otis-durham/) - by PLC Hiker Otis Durham: Months ago, with Greg Keener’s encouragement, I agreed to become a Piedmont Land Conservancy Hike-A-Thon fundraising hiker. I told Greg I’d likely be in Portland, OR visiting my daughter. “No problem. Hike wherever you are!” I assumed this would give me good motivation to get out in the grandeur and
- [Nature Preserve Field Trip Fun](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/10/21/nature-preserve-field-trip-fun/) - by PLC Legal Intern Paula (Marie) Booth: Over the course of the last two weeks I had the opportunity to participate in field trips with 3rd and 8th graders at PLC’s Knight Brown Nature Preserve. The preserve is a beautiful 190-acre piece of property that has three wonderful hiking trails. Each trail had stations set
- [Practical Work for Lawyers](https://www.piedmontland.org/2017/03/02/2183/) - By PLC Legal Intern Mike Casterlow: A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity that many law students very rarely get to experience during an internship: I left the office to explore the outside world. Specifically, I went to visit a piece of property on which PLC has proposed to place an easement. I went
- [The Science Behind It All](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/05/06/the-science-behind-it-all/) - by PLC Executive Director Kevin Redding: I recently had an opportunity to spend a day along the Dan River with biologists from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. While I was hoping to sample the waters for some of the hard-fighting smallmouth bass known to roam the river, the biologists were focused a bit lower in
- [Turtle Adventures at Wolf Island Prairie](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/09/27/planting-day-at-wolf-island-prairie/) - A follow-on post about Wolf Island Prairie by PLC Land Owner Mike Vaughan: Sharing a note from a recent morning after a late summer rain ....Because of the rain last night I figured that the Collies and I might find a Box turtle on our prairie walk this morning. Even so, I was surprised, when
- [Let This be a HOT One!](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/07/18/let-this-be-a-hot-one-by-plc-landowner-mike-vaughan/) - by PLC Land Owner Mike Vaughan: At the back of my mind, a little voice whispered an old Chinese saying that we should be careful what we ask of the gods. It’s January 2016, and I’m talking to Brandon Price, whom I’ve contracted to carry out a prescribed burn on 20 acres of our land
- [Biology and Art: Complimenting Each Other](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/10/18/biology-and-art-complimenting-each-other/) - by PLC Stewardship Director Ken Bridle: Vision and the ability to see the world around us is very important to us. A large portion of our brain is dedicated to making sense of what we see around us. We also know that the brain has many short cuts and streamlining tricks to limit the amount
- [Getting Outside with Kids](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/09/30/getting-outside-with-kids/) - by PLC Legal Intern Paula (Marie) Booth: Over the course of the last several weeks I had become increasingly frustrated with the constant use of electronics in my house. When I was a child I spent almost all of my time outside exploring the woods, investigating neat looking plants, and jumping over creeks. My
- ["Where are you from?"](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/02/11/1525/) - By Michelle Leonard, Former PLC Board Member & Mayor Pro Tem of Bethania “Where are you from?” It’s a commonly asked question here in the South and it’s one that sparks many fruitful conversations among friends and strangers alike. I’ve lived in Bethania for 14 years now, but it was at my very first community gathering in
- [A memorable evening at Price Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/2015/09/30/a-memorable-evening-at-price-park/) - By Kevin Redding. Last week I was on carpool duty. I had to take my son and his friend to soccer practice. Following drop off I had 75 minutes to utilize before it was time for pick up. Thankfully, soccer practice is a just a few miles down the street from Price Park. Price Park
- [Volunteers Hard at Work at Knight Brown Nature Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/03/10/volunteers-hard-at-work-at-knight-brown-nature-preserve/) - It’s been a great week out at the Knight Brown Nature Preserve in Rockingham County! The trail system has gotten new, painted markers that are easier to see and more durable than the plastic markers that were used previously. Our hard working volunteers helped establish the new markers in just 2 half days of work!
- [On dogs, partnerships and family hikes](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/01/07/1503/) - By Greg Keener, PLC Development Director. This is our one of our family dogs, Pilot. He is new to our family, a rescue who found his “forever home” with us in October. He’s still learning some of the house rules (my slippers are not toys, Pilot) but overall he is fitting into life with the Keeners,
- [PLC goes to DC!](https://www.piedmontland.org/2016/03/28/plc-goes-to-dc/) - This April, PLC is doing something special...something unique to our organization and important to our mission. Lindale Farm, Guilford County[/caption] I suppose you could say that everything PLC does is special, unique and important. No two PLC projects are exactly the same but each one helps us reach our goal of connecting people with nature.
- [Why I Love My Job](https://www.piedmontland.org/2015/11/05/why-i-love-my-job-by-kalen-kingsbury-plcs-associate-director/) - By Kalen Kingsbury - PLC's Associate Director - After the dreary start to November, it's nice to look back on these beautiful October days. The crisp fall weather with low humidity and temps in the low 70s made it an ideal time to be outside in Piedmont NC. I’m lucky to have a job that sometimes

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- [Piedmont Land Conservancy](https://www.piedmontland.org/) - Protecting the Piedmont Of North Carolina Clean Water | Natural Areas | Farmland | Trails and Preserves GIVE TODAY Latest News Upcoming Events Stay in Touch 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
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.piedmontland.org/events-and-outings/) - Connect with us Get Involved Events & Outings Volunteer Planned Giving Job Opportunities Join our E-News List Outings, Events, & Volunteer Workdays Piedmont Land Conservancy hosts various events that are designed to connect people with nature. Outings include hikes, farm visits, paddle trips, and more. We would be happy to talk with you or your
- [Connect](https://www.piedmontland.org/connect/) - @PiedmontLand Protecting the Nature of the Piedmont North Carolina Master Naturalist Application GIVE Upcoming Events Latest News Trails on PLC Protected Lands Sign up for our monthly enews to keep up to date with PLC events! Email Connect with us Facebook Youtube Instagram Consider giving to Piedmont Land Conservancy to protect more special places. GIVE
- [Saving Guilford Woods](https://www.piedmontland.org/savingguilfordwoods/) - Guilford College and Piedmont Land Conservancy are partnering to protect the beloved Guilford Woods, one of the last remaining mature forests in Greensboro.
- [News](https://www.piedmontland.org/latest/) - News News Newsletters & Reports Join our E-News List The Latest News PLC’s blog is a chance for us to share anything: Hiking recommendations, ecology lessons, success stories! You’ll find it all in the rotating stories below. Read on! The History Buried in Piedmont Soil and Why Protecting it Matters 3 Min read by the
- [Protect Klondike](https://www.piedmontland.org/protectklondike/) - Elkin, NC | Grassy Creek | 33.5 Acres Help us Protect Klondike Forest — forever. A beloved forest trail, a clean water source, and a century of history are waiting to be permanently protected. We need your help by July 15, 2026. A partnership of Piedmont Land Conservancy & Elkin Valley Trails Association 2x Your Gift,
- [Bandera Farms Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/banderafarmspark/) - Explore Trails Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Piedmont Legacy Trails Bandera Farms Park Bandera Farms Park A Regional Conservation and Recreation Collaboration Bandera Farms Park is a 120-acre site located in Summerfield currently under
- [What We Do](https://www.piedmontland.org/what-we-do/) - Over 33,000 acres protected What We Do Who We Are Why Protect Land How PLC Protects Land Protected Places Our Story, Our Region What We Do Protecting Land Now and for the Future Since 1990, PLC has protected over 33,000 acres of land, completing over 250 land protection projects. These protected areas include:9,800 acres added
- [Give](https://www.piedmontland.org/give/) - Protect the nature of the piedmont Give Today With an annual membership gift you are an active partner in the protection and preservation of land and precious resources in the Piedmont.Every dollar stays here protecting forests, rivers, farms, and wildlife, ensuring healthy biodiversity, and creating trails and parks. Members receive our newsletters and e-news updates, This Season of Giving, protect the nature of the Piedmont of North Carolina with a gift toward local land conservation. Now is the best time to give.
- [Piedmont Greenway](https://www.piedmontland.org/piedmont-greenway/) - About Status Get Involved Survey About People have been dreaming about the Piedmont Greenway for nearly two decades and for a lot of good reasons. The Piedmont Greenway is planned to be a 19-mile shared-use path that would extend from Salem Lake in Winston-Salem to Summerfield in Guilford County, with existing connections to downtown Winston-Salem, Greensboro
- [Who We Are](https://www.piedmontland.org/who-we-are/) - Who we are What We Do Who We Are Why Protect Land How PLC Protects Land Protected Places Our Story, Our Region 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.
- [Help name the newly protected islands on the Yadkin River](https://www.piedmontland.org/castyourvote/) - Cast your Vote Help name the newly protected islands on the Yadkin River April 2026 Thanks to your support of Piedmont Land Conservancy and Yadkin Riverkeeper, these islands are now protected forever and will host paddlers on the Yadkin River for generations. What was once at risk is now part of a lasting legacy, preserving
- [Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/preserves/emily-allen-wildflower-preserve/) - Nature Preserves Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Piedmont Legacy Trails Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve By Group appointment during Spring Months only Forsyth County | Garden is 1.5 acres of
- [Growing Emily's Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/growingemilysgarden/) - A Special Place Growing Emily's Garden Part of Emily’s vision was for her home and garden to be a living classroom – a space for people to gather, learn, and share their knowledge and experiences that support better understanding and stewardship of native plants and species. Help us fulfill Emily’s vision by contributing to this
- [Newsletters & Reports](https://www.piedmontland.org/newsletters/) - Stay in the loop News Newsletters & Reports Join our E-News List Events and Outings Facebook Youtube Instagram Newsletters & Reports Impact Reports The Impact Report is our way of showing our members exactly what their donations are accomplishing by rounding up the year in review. Impact Reports break down land protected, land stewarded, engagement, and
- [Open Garden Days 2026](https://www.piedmontland.org/opengardendays2026/) - Open Garden Days Save your Spot for the 2026 Open Garden Days At Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Friendship Garden Announcing Open Garden Days!Once a year, we are so delighted to invite people to join us at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve.The Preserve will be open on select days in March and April to guests who pre-register.
- [Home (Temp)](https://www.piedmontland.org/home-temp/) - Protecting the Piedmont Clean Water | Natural Areas | Farmland | Trails and Preserves See the latest News Latest News Upcoming Events Stay in Touch Acres Protected and Counting 0 Conserving our Land and Water Since 1990, Piedmont Land Conservancy has protected significant lands in a 9-county region of the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.We
- [Preserves and Trails](https://www.piedmontland.org/preserves/) - Explore Trails Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Piedmont Legacy Trails Get Outside on PLC Protected Land It’s right there in our mission: “PLC connects people to nature.” We work hard to protect land for
- [Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail](https://www.piedmontland.org/sethomastrail/) - Explore Trails Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail at Crossnore The Future Bandera Farms Park Piedmont Legacy Trails Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Managed by Crossnore Communities for Children in Winston-Salem Open Everyday from
- [Volunteer](https://www.piedmontland.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer Get Involved Events & Outings Volunteer Planned Giving Job Opportunities Join our e-New List Volunteers Make the Difference! Our organization got its start in 1990 with a group of concerned citizen volunteers that worked quietly, but effectively, for several years to protect much of the Piedmont that our community enjoys today. That volunteer spirit
- [Trails on PLC Protected Land](https://www.piedmontland.org/plc-protected-trails/) - Explore Trails Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Piedmont Legacy Trails Get Outside on PLC Protected Land Part of PLC’s mission is to connect people to nature. We work hard
- [Ridges Mountain – Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/ridges-mountain-randolph-county/) - 493 Acres Named for Godfrey Ridge, owner of the trading post once located on this property, Ridges Mountain is a regionally significant natural heritage site. Within these two tracts one can observe four natural communities – Basic Oak Hickory Forest, Monadnock Forest, Upland Depression Pools, and Upland Depression Swamp Forest – that provide critical habitat
- [Job Opportunities](https://www.piedmontland.org/job-openings/) - Job Opportunities Get Involved Events & Outings Volunteer Planned Giving Job Opportunities Join our E-News List Careers with PLC Piedmont Land Conservancy is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion,
- [Bashavia Planning Committee](https://www.piedmontland.org/bashaviaplanning/) - Bashavia Creek Preserve Planning Committee Interest Form Planning Committee Description The Bashavia Creek Preserve Planning Committee will play a critical role in shaping the vision, direction, and execution of this exciting conservation project. Committee members will collaborate with PLC staff and community stakeholders to guide the creation of the preserve.Responsibilities may include:Visioning and Planning: Defining
- [Mitchell River Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/mitchellriverpreserve/) - Explore Preserves Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve The Future Mitchell River Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail at Crossnore The Future Bandera Farms Park Piedmont Legacy Trails The Future Mitchell River Preserve Owned and
- [Caraway Creek Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/carawaycreekpreserve/) - Explore Trails Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail at Crossnore The Future Bandera Farms Park Piedmont Legacy Trails Caraway Creek Preserve Owned and Managed by Piedmont Land Conservancy 829 Jerico
- [Piedmont Land Conservancy O'Henry](https://www.piedmontland.org/ohenry/) - Protect the nature of the piedmont Thank you for Supporting Local Land Conservation. Your Gifts Matter. Additional Ways to Give There are many ways you can support PLC and our work. Learn more below. Questions? Contact Karrie Jo Manson, Piedmont Land Conservancy’s Development Director at kmanson@piedmontland.org or (336) 691-0088. Give to the Dr. Kenneth A. Bridle
- [Bashavia Creek Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/bashaviacreekpreserve/) - Explore Preserves Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail at Crossnore The Future Bandera Farms Park Piedmont Legacy Trails The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve Owned and Managed by Piedmont Land Conservancy
- [Planned Giving](https://www.piedmontland.org/planned-giving/) - Make a difference Get Involved Events & Outings Volunteer Planned Giving Job Opportunities Join our E-NEWs List Planned Giving Planning and providing for the quality of life for future generations is one of the most important and lasting legacies anyone can leave. You can ensure a legacy of clean water, healthy family farms and protected
- [Gifts of Stock](https://www.piedmontland.org/gifts-of-stock/) - Money and land are not the only ways to contribute to our mission of land conservation. Consider making a donation of stocks or bonds as an easy way to support our efforts to protect natural areas of the Piedmont. Need assistance? Contact our partners at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Christopher Wagner 300 N. Greene Street
- [Knight Brown Nature Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/knight-brown-nature-preserve/) - Explore Trails Connecting People to Nature Trails on PLC Protected Land Knight Brown Nature Preserve Caraway Creek Preserve The Future Bashavia Creek Preserve Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Piedmont Legacy Trails Knight Brown Nature Preserve Plan Your Visit Knight Brown Nature Preserve is located in southwestern Rockingham County near Carolina
- [Our Story, Our Region](https://www.piedmontland.org/our-story/) - The Piedmont Triad What We Do Who We Are Why Protect Land How PLC Protects Land Protected Places Our Story, Our Region Our Story Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) began as an idea in 1989 when several long-time residents met around Kathy Treanor’s dining room table. They came together to discuss how to make a difference
- [Protected Places](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/) - Since 1990 What We Do Who We Are Why Protect Land How PLC Protects Land Protected Places Our Story, Our Region Protected Places PLC has protected more than 250 places across our region.North Carolina’s Piedmont is a special place, with its scenic landscape of rolling hills, abundant rivers and streams, productive farms, diverse forests, historic
- [How PLC Protects Land](https://www.piedmontland.org/how/) - Land Conservation What We Do Who We Are Why Protect Land How PLC Protects Land Protected Places Our Story, Our Region How PLC Protects Land The most common tool PLC uses to protect land is the conservation easement, sometimes called conservation agreements. These voluntary legal agreements help landowners permanently protect their land from future development. However, PLC protects
- [Why Protect Land](https://www.piedmontland.org/why/) - Why Protect Land? What We Do Who We Are Why Protect Land How PLC Protects Land Protected Places Our Story, Our Region Protecting Land Now and for the Future People choose to live in North Carolina because it is attractive and green, and offers work, education, recreation and cultural opportunities. Our abundant and beautiful natural
- [Protecting the Dan River](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/dan-river/) - Protected Places CLEAN WATER Mitchell River Dan River Upper Haw River Deep River Yadkin River Dan RIver From its headwaters in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the Dan River travels between high rock cliffs and steep bluffs covered with rhododendron as it flows through Stokes County. As the river flows into Rockingham County, its
- [Protecting the Yadkin River](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/yadkin-river/) - Protected Places CLEAN WATER Mitchell River Dan River Upper Haw River Deep River Yadkin River Yadkin RIver The Yadkin River is one of North Carolina’s longest, starting near Blowing Rock and becoming the Pee Dee River in South Carolina. The mighty Yadkin has stories to tell – of Native Americans, gold mines, textiles and hydro
- [Protecting the Mitchell River](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/mitchell-river/) - Protected Places CLEAN WATER Mitchell River Dan River Upper Haw River Deep River Yadkin River Mitchell RIver More Than 8,100 Acres Protected​ | Alleghany, Surry and Wilkes Counties The cool, clean waters of the Mitchell River begin on the steep, wooded edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 3,300 feet. As it
- [Forever These Lands Soiree](https://www.piedmontland.org/ftlsoiree/) - You're Invited Forever These Lands Soirée Please be our guests for an evening of fellowship and appreciation! We are thrilled to extend this invitation to supporters who have demonstrated their commitment to creating a legacy of protected land: esteemed members of PLC’s Forever These Lands Society (learn more) as well as valued members who make
- [Get Involved](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/get-involved/) - Partners make our work possible Get Involved Events & Outings Volunteer Planned Giving Job Opportunities Join our E-News List Get Involved People in the Piedmont have been coming together to conserve important land since 1990. There are so many ways to be a part of local land conservation, from creating your own conservation legacy, to
- [Knight Brown Nature Preserve 10-Year Celebration](https://www.piedmontland.org/knightbrown10yearcelebration/) - A Decade of Discovery Knight Brown Nature Preserve 10-Year Celebration Sunday, October 8th, 2023 4:00-7:00pm At Knight Brown Nature Preserve: 221 Waterfield Lane, Stokesdale, NC 27357 It’s been a decade of conservation, discovery, and delight at Knight Brown Nature Preserve! We’re thrilled to invite you to our 10-Year Anniversary Celebration on Sunday October 8th, 2023.
- [Cheers to Conservation](https://www.piedmontland.org/cheerstoconservation/) - Cheers to Conservation An evening of fellowship, friends, and fund-raising in support of Piedmont Land Conservancy Join us for gorgeous views, delicious wine, music, and food hosted by Raffaldini Vineyards and Luisa Farms. Saturday, June 17th, 2023 | 5:00-9:00 PM 450 Groce Rd, Ronda, NC 28670 Tickets are $100.00 per person and include: Raffaldini Wine
- [Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Supporters](https://www.piedmontland.org/thomas-trail-supporters/) - Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail Supporters Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail After the campaign to protect one of Winston-Salem’s most beloved landscapes, Andrea Thomas, along with many generous supporters, stepped in to fund the building of this public trail in memory of father and daughter, Stuart & Emma Thomas. The trail will always
- [Peace of Land Campaign Supporters](https://www.piedmontland.org/peace-of-land-supporters/) - Peace of Land Campaign Supporters Peace of Land Campaign One of Winston-Salem’s most beloved landscapes will forever remain pristine, thanks to the leadership of both Crossnore Communities for Children and Piedmont Land Conservancy, bolstered by the hard work and generosity of the people listed below. “Many generations of Winston-Salem residents have treasured this property and
- [Subscibe to PLC's E-News](https://www.piedmontland.org/subscribe/) - Conservation Headlines Get Involved Events & Outings Volunteer Planned Giving Resources for Landowners Job Opportunities Join our E-News List Connect with us on Social Media Facebook Youtube Instagram Support Piedmont Land Conservancy Help us protect more special places, like Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, by making a donation. Give
- [Dr. Kenneth A. Bridle Native Plant Fund](https://www.piedmontland.org/kabnativeplantfund/) - Dr. Kenneth A. BridleNative Plant Fund Details of the Fund Piedmont Land Conservancy will utilize the Dr. Kenneth A. Bridle Fund to protect and enhance native plant populations in our nine-county region. While PLC’s work often benefits native plants simply by keeping property from being developed, this fund will provide greater opportunity for targeted activities
- [NC Land Trust Federation Gathering](https://www.piedmontland.org/nc-land-trust-federation-gathering/) - NC Land Trust Federation Gathering August 23rd | 10:00 am–4:00 pm Mount Shepherd Retreat Center 1045 Mt. Shepherd Road Extension, Asheboro, NC Piedmont Land Conservancy is delighted to host this summer’s gathering on the site of PLC protected land at Mount Shepherd Retreat Center in Asheboro. Thank you for joining us! Please sign-up to attend
- [Celebrating Dr. Ken Bridle](https://www.piedmontland.org/kenscelebration/) - Celebrating Dr. Ken Bridle RSVP for the Celebration of Dr. Ken Bridle Join Piedmont Land Conservancy for a delicious dinner, good fellowship, shared stories, and great music as we honor Ken and his innumerable contributions to conservation. Sunday September 11th, 2022 | 4:00-7:00pm | At the home of Laurelyn Dossett 2741 Lynchburg Rd, Westfield, NC
- [Protect Your Land](https://www.piedmontland.org/resources/resources-for-landowners/) - [icoonbox_saved id="726"]
- [Vendor Application](https://www.piedmontland.org/vendor/) - Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at Farm Run 2018! Please read the following guidelines and then submit your application if you would like to be considered. We'll be in touch as quickly as possible. Thank you again! Learn more about Farm Run online here. Vendor space is available for the following
- [Nature Notes - A PLC Blog with News From the Field](https://www.piedmontland.org/resources/news/)
- [Baldwin Beef Farm](https://www.piedmontland.org/baldwin-beef-farm/) - V Mac Baldwin purchased his first calf when he was 10 years old. His wife Peggy grew up on a cattle farm near Burlington North Carolina. In 1981, V Mac and Peggy Baldwin bought a 331-acre run down tobacco farm in Caswell County and created the “homeplace” that anchors their multi-generational family farm operation today.
- [Tax Considerations for Landowners](https://www.piedmontland.org/tax-considerations-for-landowners/) - Summary of Tax Benefits Available to Individual NC Landowners The individual donor of qualifying conservation land or a conservation easement may claim the value of his/her gift as a deduction on his/her federal income tax form if the value of that donation is determined by a qualified appraisal. Certain other estate and gift tax benefits
- [Historic Bethania – Forsyth County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/historic-bethania-forsyth-county/) - "More people are becoming aware of how unique Bethania truly is. I’m glad to see PLC serve as a partner with the Town of Bethania to preserve this national treasure." – Lamar Taft, former PLC Board member Established in 1759 and registered as a National Historic Landmark, the Moravian town of Bethania is the only
- [Mitchell River Game Lands – Surry County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/natural-areas/mitchell-river-game-lands/) - Almost 2,000 acres in the Mitchell River headwaters protected by PLC are now part of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Mitchell River Game Lands, open to the public for hunting and fishing. Little Mountain, the largest tract at 1,700 acres, is one of the highest peaks in the Mitchell River watershed and contains more than
- [Matching Gifts](https://www.piedmontland.org/matching-gifts/) - Many companies in our community match the charitable gifts of their employees in some way. It’s a great way to double (or maybe triple!) your gift to Piedmont Land Conservancy. Check with your Human Resources department to see if your company has a matching gift program. If they have a matching gift program in place
- [Price Park – Guilford County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/price-park-guilford-county/) - “People have asked me why we want to save this land. It is not just for the past, not just to honor Julian and Ethel Clay Price, but because we hope that this land will become what we in Greensboro need – a ‘vacant lot’ where we can see our imagination to create plays, write poetry,
- [Mayo River State Park – Rockingham County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/mayo-river-state-park-rockingham-county/) - The Mayo River, a significant tributary of the Dan River in Rockingham County, is a regional treasure with cliffs, waterfalls, sandy beaches, Native American fish weirs or traps, unique plants and animals and Class III rapids. Thanks in large part to the leadership of the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), the North Carolina General Assembly
- [Mayo River Access Update](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/mayo-river-state-park-expansion/) - PLC’s latest land protection success will improve access for canoes, kayaks, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts near the much loved Mayo River State Park. This project was the culmination of over 25 years of patient waiting and planning. In 2016, Piedmont Land Conservancy acquired 354 acres of forestland along the Mayo River in northwest Rockingham County
- [Monthly Giving](https://www.piedmontland.org/monthly-giving/) - You can provide a generous annual donation to Piedmont Land Conservancy by giving automatic monthly credit card contributions. Your year-round support provides us with stable, predictable funding for land conservation work when it's needed the most. You can make a difference and become a member of Piedmont Land Conservancy for as little as $5 a
- [Honor, Memorial and Gift Memberships](https://www.piedmontland.org/honor-and-memorial-gifts/) - Support the land your love and the people you love at the same time. Surprise a friend, family member or colleague with a gift that will last a lifetime! Piedmont Land Conservancy invites you to give the gift of membership. Gift memberships begin at $35 and include one year of our quarterly newsletter, invitations to
- [Pilot Mountain State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/pilot-mountain-state-park/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy partners in largest addition to Pilot Mountain State Park in 30 years PLC has facilitated the addition of 70 acres along the northern border of Pilot Mountain State Park. Funding provided by the federal Land & Water Conservation Fund and state Clean Water Management Trust Fund. Acquisition will allow for greater access to
- [Liberty-Randleman Corridor – Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/family-farms/liberty-randleman-corridor/) - Farming families in the Liberty, Gray’s Chapel and Randleman areas of northern Randolph County were concerned about the future of their communities. This area has many traditional family farms, including dairies, tobacco farms and the more well-known Goat Lady Dairy and Rising Meadow Farms. After hearing about the experiences of families in the Sutphin Mill
- [Conservation Partners](https://www.piedmontland.org/resources/conservation-partners/) - PLC works with many different conservation partners including federal, state and local governments, other nonprofits, local foundations and citizen groups. Some of these partners provide funding for projects, help facilitate projects or accept protected properties for permanent management. Here are a few: NC State Parks National Park Service US Department of Agriculture/ Farm and Ranch
- [In-Kind Donations](https://www.piedmontland.org/in-kind-donations/) - Support for Piedmont Land Conservancy comes in many forms! If you have an in-kind donation of office supplies, consumer goods or other tangible item please contact us at (336) 691-0088 or send us an email!
- [Long Point Preserve, Surry County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/long-point-preserve-surry-county/) - 100 Acres Situated at the confluence of the Mitchell River with the South Fork Mitchell River, the Long Point Preserve consists of steep forested slopes with some trails along 2 ½ miles of river and uplands, including former pastures. PLC worked with the Soil and Water Conservation District and the US Fish and Wildlife Service
- [Cane Creek Mountain and Observatory Woods](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/cane-creek-mountain-and-observatory-woods/) - Cane Creek Mountain in southern Alamance County is the largest area of upland forest in the county and a significant natural asset for the region. The 101-acre property, acquired by PLC in 2014, will be turned over to the Alamance County Parks & Recreation Department where hiking trails will be developed to allow public access
- [Pinecroft Lake Park – Guilford County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/pinecroft-lake-park-guilford-county/) - Eugene & Mary Foushee, J. Giles & Mildred Foushee and John & Mary Ann Burroughs. Donation of Land. The Foushee Family grew up on Pinecroft Lake and has vivid memories of walking its wooded shores in the spring and fall and ice skating on it in the winter. Sixty years after its creation in the
- [Franklinville Greenway – Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/trails-and-greenways/franklinville-greenway-randolph-county/) - PLC holds an easement protecting part of the Deep River Trail on the property of the Living Well Community, an ecologically-minded sustainable residential community being developed by Harvey Harmon, Jr. The property is at the confluence of the Deep River and Sandy Creek. The protected area also includes almost a mile along Sandy Creek. The
- [Hanging Rock State Park – Stokes County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/hanging-rock-state-park-stokes-county/) - Hanging Rock State Park is one of our region’s most prominent natural treasures, with its rocky cliffs, cascading waterfalls, quiet forests and striking views across the Piedmont, attracting more than 500,000 visitors each year. When 338 acres on Flat Shoals Mountain, visible from the famous Hanging Rock Overlook, was placed on the market and threatened
- [Haw River – Guilford/Rockingham/Alamance Counties](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/upper-haw-river/) - The Haw River begins in Forsyth County and flows through Guilford, Rockingham, Alamance and Chatham Counties before entering Jordan Lake and joining the Cape Fear River. In addition to providing drinking water to many of the communities along its banks, the Haw River’s water has been harnessed as a source of energy for textile mills
- [Parks](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/) - PLC has worked with government partners and local communities to protect, create, or add to existing local, state and national parks across our region. These projects demonstrate how PLC can work quickly to protect threatened lands and how effective PLC can be as a non-governmental partner. Often, government agencies are unable to acquire land immediately
- [Workplace Giving](https://www.piedmontland.org/workplace-giving/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy is a member of the EarthShare of North Carolina network. Your workplace can partner with ESCNC to create a workplace giving campaign which will support PLC as well as many other conservation and environmental organizations. [button url="http://earthsharenc.org/employee-giving/" target="_blank" style="small"]LEARN MORE[/button] Questions? Contact us!
- [Deep River – Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/deep-river/) - The Deep River, with its headwaters near High Point, flows 125 miles through a mosaic of farmland, forest, and small mill towns and joins the Haw River in Chatham County to form the Cape Fear River, reaching the Atlantic Ocean in Wilmington. So named for its steep banks, not so much due to the depth
- [Caraway Prairie](https://www.piedmontland.org/caraway-prairie/) - Ellen Howell and David Norcom Donation of Conservation Easement The protection of habitat for rare and endangered plant and wildlife species is an important aspect of PLC’s focus on protecting natural areas. While the Piedmont of North Carolina does not have the variety of rare and endangered species that the Coastal and Mountain regions do,
- [Clean Water](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/) - Rivers and streams flow throughout North Carolina, with every backyard or backwoods stream flowing into one of our major rivers. In the Piedmont, there are several major rivers: The Yadkin River, which flows from the mountains down through central North Carolina and into the Pee Dee River in South Carolina, and includes the Mitchell River
- [Harding Riparian Area – Yadkin County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/harding-riparian-area-yadkin-county/) - 70 Acres The Yadkin River brings water to thousands of people on its journey to the coast. It is an important migration corridor and habitat for birds, deer, fox, hawks and other animals with plentiful forests and rich bottomland for food and shelter. As with many North Carolina rivers, the Yadkin River has been impacted
- [Ring Wetlands Preserve – Surry County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/ring-wetlands-preserve-surry-county/) - 125 Acres With coveys of quail, wetlands and uplands, the Ring Wetlands Preserve is a wonderful habitat for all kinds of wildlife. Home to a former dairy farm, the Ring Preserve has been restored to its intended natural function as a wetland through a partnership with NC Department of Transportation. As DOT builds new roads
- [Selma Cornelison Ward Nature Preserve – Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/selma-cornelison-ward-nature-preserve-randolph-county/) - 296 Acres Managed by the NC Zoo, the Selma Cornelison Ward Nature Preserve protects 296 acres at the headwaters of Bachelor Creek, south of the Zoo’s primary campus. This beautiful preserve includes a mature hardwood forest and scenic views of southern Randolph County. The preserve will eventually be open to hiking trails and other passive recreation.
- [Farmland Preservation Plans – Surry and Yadkin Counties](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/family-farms/farmland-preservation-plans/) - PLC has worked with Surry and Yadkin Counties to develop county-based Farmland Preservation Plans. These plans, funded by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with a goal to complete them for all NC counties, inventory agricultural activities in each county and make specific recommendations to ensure the future viability of the agricultural economy.
- [Lake Hampton – Yadkin County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/lake-hampton-yadkin-county/) - A PLC easement forever protects a 266-acre wooded buffer of land around Yadkin County’s future drinking water supply on South Deep Creek, ensuring clean water and recreation for generations to come. Yadkin County began working in 1958 to develop a water supply and flood control lake on Deep Creek, which has been prone to frequent
- [Haw River State Park – Guilford/Rockingham County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/haw-river-state-park-guilfordrockingham-county/) - In 2003, the General Assembly authorized the creation of the proposed Haw River State Park at the recommendation of the Guilford County Open Space Committee (GCOSC). This state park, only minutes away from Greensboro will offer camping, hiking, and outdoor education opportunities for today and tomorrow while preserving critical wetlands in the rapidly growing Triad
- [Conservation Tools](https://www.piedmontland.org/how/conservation-tools/) - Conservation Easements – Conservation easements are our most popular preservation method for landowners, which is a legal contract between a landowner and PLC describing activities that may take place on a property in order to protect the land’s conservation values. Landowners continue to own, use and live on the land. Land Donations – PLC can
- [Family Farms](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/family-farms/) - "Sustainable farming is like a three-legged milking stool, with an environmental leg, an economic leg, and a spiritual leg. For farming to be sustainable, we must nourish the earth that nourishes us, being careful not to deplete the soils or leave behind pollutants. Families must be able to make a living, and farms must create
- [Fishers Peak – Surry County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/fishers-peak-surry-county/) - 1,800 Acres One of our region’s most significant landmarks, Fishers Peak is nestled in the northwest corner of Surry County where the Blue Ridge Parkway reaches the North Carolina/Virginia state line. It contains the headwaters of 13 separate streams that drain into the Fisher River, a clear flowing tributary of the Yadkin River. The largest
- [Guilford Courthouse National Military Park – Guilford County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/parks/guilford-courthouse-national-military-park/) - "I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons" -Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis On March 15, 1781, General Nathaniel Greene and his army valiantly fought for our country’s freedom in the woods and meadows around Guilford Courthouse. In 1917, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park was established as our nation’s
- [Stewardship](https://www.piedmontland.org/how/stewardship/) - With each protected property comes the important and permanent responsibility to steward our conserved lands. Responsible stewardship is essential to ensure protected properties retain their vital ecological values. Stewardship takes many forms. Sometimes stewardship involves managing our protected properties to care for and improve their ecological functions. Other times stewardship involves maintaining relationships with families
- [Deep River/Poteat Natural Area](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/clean-water/deep-riverpoteat-natural-area/) - “Protecting the land is just who I am. I have believed all my life that we all should be good stewards of the land and protect nature. I hope to leave my land as an example of the indigenous flora and fauna found in Guilford County when the first settlers arrived.” -Marie Poteat Marie Poteat
- [Dan River Bends – Stokes County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/preserves/dan-river-bends-stokes-county/) - 19 Acres PLC’s Dan River Bends Preserve is located on a beautiful section of the Dan River in Stokes County near Hanging Rock State Park. With its forested bluffs, Dan River Bends is part of a regionally significant natural heritage area due to the presence of several rare and uncommon plants including the cliff stonecrop
- [Sutphin Mill Community – Alamance County](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/family-farms/sutphin-mill-community/) - Generations of families have farmed the rich lands in the Sutphin Mill Community for hundreds of years, producing milk, raising hay, corn, grains, poultry, and beef for local markets. Located in southeastern Alamance County between the rapidly growing Triad and Triangle regions, Sutphin Mill faced an uncertain future in 1996 when a centrally located farm
- [Other family farms](https://www.piedmontland.org/protected-places/family-farms/other-family-farms/) - Protected Sites
- [Strategic Plan and 990](https://www.piedmontland.org/strategic-plan-and-990/) - [icoonbox_saved id="813"]
- [Conservation Planning](https://www.piedmontland.org/how/conservation-planning/) - Conservation planning is a critical aspect of PLC’s Land Protection Program. These plans help us identify and prioritize protection of our most important conservation resources, including water quality, natural areas, high quality farmlands, etc. Our conservation plans usually focus on specific natural resources in a particular area such as water quality in the Dan River,
- [Determining Your Federal Income Tax Deduction](https://www.piedmontland.org/determining-your-federal-income-tax-deduction/) - Donations of land and conservation easements and sales of land or conservation easements at below fair market value (“bargain sale”) that qualify under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code as conservation contributions to qualified holders (such as PLC, the state and local municipalities, and certain other non-profit organizations) are deductible as charitable contributions for
- [Learn](https://www.piedmontland.org/learn/)
- [Landowner Contact Survey](https://www.piedmontland.org/resources/resources-for-landowners/landowner-contact-survey/)
- [Conservation options and benefits](https://www.piedmontland.org/resources/resources-for-landowners/conservation-options-and-benefits/)
- [Resources](https://www.piedmontland.org/resources/)
- [In-Kind Gifts](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/in-kind-gifts/)
- [Gifts of Stock and Appreciated Property](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/gifts-of-stock-and-appreciated-property/)
- [Matching Gifts](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/matching-gifts/)
- [Gift Memberships](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/gift-memberships/)
- [Honor and Memorial Gifts](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/honor-and-memorial-gifts/)
- [Workplace Giving](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/workplace-giving/)
- [Monthly Giving](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/monthly-giving/)
- [Annual Giving](https://www.piedmontland.org/support/annual-giving/)

## Events

- [Farm Run 5k, 1-mile and kid's dash](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/farm-run-5k-1-mile-and-kids-dash/) - Start at the barn and run through the farm, past scenic vistas and animals on this combination trail/grass/concrete 5k course. Plus: a 1-mile run/walk and 200 yard kid’s dash. Something for everyone! All runners can enjoy a beer from Foothills Brewing or hot chocolate from Coffee Park as well as s’mores and water around the
- [Second Saturday Outing: Touring Bethania](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/second-saturday-outing-touring-bethania/) - Join PLC to tour some of the special PLC protected areas in Historic Bethania. We'll meet at in the Visitor's Center parking lot. Learn more about PLC's work in Bethania here: https://www.piedmontland.org/what-we-do/protected-places/parks-trails-and-preserves/historic-bethania-forsyth-county/
- [LandJam 2018 w/ Steep Canyon Rangers](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/landjam-2018-w-steep-canyon-rangers/) - The Carolina Theater has power and the show is on! Piedmont Land Conservancy celebrates its 10th annual Land Jam event with North Carolina favorites the Steep Canyon Rangers and special guest Darrell Scott. Proceeds from the show go to support local land conservation efforts throughout the Piedmont. Tickets are $50, $37.50, $27.50 or $20, depending on seating
- [Second Saturday Outing: Bike Tour--- Cancelled](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/second-saturday-outing-bike-tour/) - Cancelled, we'll reschedule for another time. Thanks for your understanding!
- [Look Up & Listen with 88.5 WFDD at Hanging Rock State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/look-up-listen-with-88-5-wfdd-at-hanging-rock-state-park/) - Gas up the car, grab a blanket and your picnic basket, and head out to Hanging Rock State Park for an evening of music, s’mores, stargazing, and fun with our friends from 88.5 WFDD. We’ll listen to an episode of Mountain Stage featuring North Carolina natives and LandJam headliners Steep Canyon Rangers. This is a
- [PLC LandJam Pre-Party](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/plc-landjam-pre-party/) - Join us from 6:30pm- 8pm at Great Outdoor Provision Co. (1410 Westover Terrace, Greensboro NC 27408) for the LandJam 2018 Pre-Party with singer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett. Beer & snacks will be provided by World of Beer. You could win a pair of Olukai Sandals and other Olukai accessories.
- [Second Saturday Outing: Farm Tour](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/second-saturday-outing-farm-tour/) - Join us for a morning of fun and exploration at this PLC-protected farm in Yadkinville. Landowner and nature enthusiast Scott McNeely will give us a tour of this impressive property, giving us a tour of his beautiful cabin, constructed from combining two historic, relocated and refurbished cabins. Then we’ll take an approximately half-mile stroll around
- [Paddle Trip On The Dan River](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/3172/) - Join PLC for a paddle trip down the Dan River in Rockingham County. We'll paddle by one of our most recent and largest conservation projects – the 1,728 acre Dan River Game Land. PLC Board Member Will Truslow will guide us from Settles Bridge for a 6-mile trip alongside this protected property. Three Rivers Outfitters
- [Explore the Aquatic Resources of the Dan River](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/explore-the-aquatic-resources-of-the-dan-river/) - Kevin Hining from the NC Wildlife Commission will help us learn about and explore some of the special aquatic resources in the Dan River. We will learn about stream ecology and Kevin will demonstrate how the technique of fish shocking is used to monitor types and densities of fish populations. Park at the WRC parking
- [Celebrate National Trails Day Along the Downtown Greenway in Greensboro](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/celebrate-national-trails-day-along-the-downtown-greenway-in-greensboro/) - Join us to walk the Downtown Greenway, enjoy local food, beer & entertainment and celebrate National Trails Day! 9:00 am Downtown Greenway walk begins in LoFi Park and will go on the Detour Route which includes open sections. This unescorted walk is 4.75 miles around downtown. Joymongers Brewing Co. will donate 10% of sales that
- [Hill Farm Game Land Trout/Smallmouth Bass Fishing Workshop](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/hill-farm-game-land-trout-smallmouth-bass-fishing-workshop/) - Kevin Hining from the NC Wildlife Commission will share tips and lures for fishing for trout and smallmouth bass in the Dan River. Practice casting and learn to read the water for fish holding spots and habitat preferences. All equipment will be provided (but you are welcome to bring your own). Participants should come prepared
- [Forsyth Audubon Bird Walk at the Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/bird-walk-at-the-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve/) - Join us for a Bird Walk at the EAWP, led by Forsyth Audubon President Nathan Gatto. The walk starts at 8am. Binoculars are not required (a few pairs will be available), but desirable! Wear comfortable shoes for walking in the woods. New birders VERY welcome! Please park in the driveway and in front of
- [Green Reads Book Club: Discussing Wendell Berry](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/discussing-wendell-berry/) - Green Reads Book Club invites adults for a discussion of the author, Wendell Berry, a naturalist, a farmer and an environmental activist. Berry is a prolific writer of novels, short stories, poems and essays. Pick up a copy of a Wendell Berry selection at the branch prior to the program.
- [Green Reads Book Club: Mary Oliver's Poetry](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-book-club-mary-olivers-poetry/) - The Green Reads Book Club invites you to a discussion about the Pulitzer Prize winning American poet, Mary Oliver. Check out a copy of Mary Oliver’s book: Devotions at the branch prior to the program and share your favorite poems. This program is co-sponsored by Piedmont Land Conservancy.
- [Piedmont Legacy Trails Summit](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/piedmont-legacy-trails-summit/) - You're Invited to the 3rd Annual Piedmont Legacy Trails Summit April 13th, 2018 at Rockingham Community College Beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Piedmont Legacy Trails Summit is a platform for sharing best practices, building relationships, and influencing trail and greenway development in the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina. By ensuring broad representation of stakeholders and
- [WEATHER UPDATE to Creek Crawl in Bethania](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/creek-crawl-in-bethania-plc-sierra-club/) - WEATHER UPDATE to CREEK CRAWL: Due to the weather forecast, the Bethania Creek Crawl on Saturday, March 24, 2PM, will be moved inside the Bethania Visitor Center for an informative overview of the creeks of Wachovia. There will be no activities in the creek due to the cold temperature. For more information, contact Henry Fansler
- [A Creek Week Conversation with Andrew Fox](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/a-creek-week-conversation-with-andrew-fox/) - Properly designed and built landscaping can be a most effective tool for managing stormwater, but only when the local community is involved. In this engaging talk, Andrew Fox of N.C. State University will show how combining the unique characteristics of people, place, and community participation can create innovative, responsible, and sustainable stormwater solutions that transform
- [Unplugged: Nature Talks with Local Folks](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/unplugged-nature-talks-with-local-folks-2/) - This is a community gathering event to explore and learn more about the Piedmont Triad's natural resources, conservation efforts, wildlife, places to paddle, hike, new trails and more outdoor opportunities. Join us to socialize and learn about different topics by local outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. Speakers will present rapid-fire talks on engaging and informative outdoors/nature
- [2nd Saturday Outing: Hike Walkers Creek Trail](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-hike-walkers-creek-trail-in-the-uwharries/) - Join us at the soon to be opened Walkers Creek Trailhead in the beautiful Uwharrie Mountains. Located at 6871 High Pine Ch. Rd Asheboro, NC south of the Birkhead Wilderness. This trailhead to open later this year will be the northern terminus of the Uwharrie Trail with 10 miles of new and reclaimed trail leading south
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-14/) - Film - Climate Stories NC: A series of video shorts that capture the voices of North Carolinians whose lives have been affected by changes in the climate. Storytellers include farmers, beekeepers, fishermen, hunters, apple growers and others. The series was produced by produced by David Salverson of UNC Chapel Hill's Institute of Health. Hosted by PLC and
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-12/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Spring Into Nature Community Night](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/spring-into-nature-community-night/) - Join PLC and our favorite community partner Great Outdoor Provision Company Greensboro for a Community Night at their new location at The Westover Shoppes, where they'll be showcasing their new location and offering free beer. There might just be some live music too!
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-11/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-9/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-8/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-10/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [2nd Saturday Outing: Explore Guilford Woods & Underground Railroad Trail](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/explore-guilford-woods-underground-tree/) - NEW DATE : Come Explore Guilford Woods with Us! PLC Stewardship Director Ken Bridle will lead us on a guided nature walk, and Max Carter, a historian with Guilford College will share the history of the Underground Railroad Trail. Directions: Follow Fox Drive through campus to the golf center sign - we will be meeting in
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-7/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-17/) - Book Club Discussion - Take Good Care of the Garden and the Gods. Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club alternates monthly with books and short films. Light snacks will be served - everyone is welcome. Next Green Reads
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-15/) - Film - LOOK & SEE: A documentary film about Wendell Berry that revolves around the divergent stories of several residents of Henry County, Kentucky who each face difficult choices that will dramatically reshape their relationship with the land and their community. LOOK & SEE blends observational scenes of farming life, interviews with farmers and community members
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-10-2/) - Book Club Discussion - American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It) by Jonathon Broom. Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club alternates monthly with books and short films.
- [Family Hike & Farm Tour](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/family-hike-farm-tour/) - Open to Hike-A-Thon hikers and everyone else! Come stroll the Winston-Salem campus of Crossnore School & Children's Home. During the walk, you'll learn about recent campus improvements, see and hear about the working farm, and end your visit with s'mores at the outdoor fire pit. Enter the campus off the Reynolda Rd. entrance across from
- [CANCELLED: 2nd Saturday Outing, Morning Mindfulness Hike](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/morning-mindfulness-hike-2/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Watch for a spring/summer date! Join guest hike leader & Great Outdoor Provision Company staffmember, Carrie Bonds, on this Morning Mindfulness Hike. Help us celebrate being in the moment in our natural world for this hike that will incorporate mindfulness & journaling (writing & sketching). This hike will provide
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-13/)
- [Hike-A-Thon Interest Session](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/hike-a-thon-interest-session-2/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy's Hike-A-Thon is a fundraising hiking event designed to raise money for important conservation work and get people outside connecting with nature! Call it a resolution, call it starting the year on the right path. We are inviting you to kick off 2018 by getting outside, getting active and getting involved in local
- [Historic Bethania Celebration](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/historic-bethania-celebration/) - Come celebrate 20 years of local land conservation in historic Bethania with PLC & friends. Learn more here: Piedmont Land Conservancy Celebration of 20 Years of Historic Land Conservation
- [2nd Saturday Outing: Alamance County Hike](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/alamancecountyhike/) - Saturday, October 14th, 10am-12pm - Cane Creek Natural Area in Alamance County Explore soon-to-be protected property and forge new trails with PLC's land protection specialist, Josh Horton-Campbell. Meet at the private logging road opposite 5108 Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349 (https://goo.gl/maps/cJjSbm8JMNm). No RSVP required - come one, come all! (No, you won't see any bears ...
- [Faith Rock Grand Opening](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/faith-rock-grand-opening/) - Join us Tuesday, October 10th for the opening celebration of Faith Rock Preserve in Franklinville. Faith Rock is a 13-acre preserve that includes a bluestone outcrop on the Deep River and is also a designated Randolph County Historic Landmark. It is the setting for one of Randolph County's most legendary Revolutionary War incidents involving the
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-10/) - Book Club Discussion: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Barbara Kingsolver returns to native ground in her fourteenth book, FLIGHT BEHAVIOR. The novel is a heady exploration of climate change, along with media exploitation and political opportunism that lie at the root of what may be our most urgent modern dilemma. Set in Appalachia, a region to which
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-12/) - Free Film Showing: Silent Spring of Rachel Carson tells the awe-inspiring journey of the 50 year old Rachel Carson: an extremely-introverted, intensely-private biologist, renowned writer of sea books, nature lover and mother to an adopted 4 year old grandnephew. To learn more about Rachel Carson, visit http://www.rachelcarson.org. Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of
- [Trail Workday](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/trail-workday-2/) - Trail building opportunities available this fall at PLC's Knight Brown Nature Preserve in Rockingham County. Dates are: Saturday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 18 - 9am-12pm. Help make a lasting impact by volunteering with PLC to finish a new trail at Knight Brown Nature Preserve. Our work will involve lots of digging. If you have a rogue
- [Trail Workday](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/trail-workday/) - Trail building opportunities available this fall at PLC's Knight Brown Nature Preserve in Rockingham County. Dates are: Saturday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 18 - 9am-12pm. Help make a lasting impact by volunteering with PLC to finish a new trail at Knight Brown Nature Preserve. Our work will involve lots of digging. If you have a rogue
- [Blue Ridge Parkway Hike](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/blue-ridge-parkway-waterfall-hike/) - PLC is honored to partner with Conservation Trust for North Carolina and Blue Ridge Conservancy to showcase this beautiful property along the Blue Ridge Parkway. PLC Stewardship Director Ken Bridle will be in attendance and can share more about PLC's work along the parkway. The Waterfalls Farm is a 280-acre property protected by Blue Ridge
- [2nd Saturday Outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-hike-mt-shepherd/) - Join PLC for our 2nd Saturday outing in November as we explore the recently protected Mt. Shepherd in Randolph County. We will explore newly-created trails and tour the retreat center. Mt. Shepherd is unofficially recognized as the northern end of the Uwharrie Mountains. These ancient mountains, stretching from Randolph County to Montgomery, Davidson and Stanly
- [Garden Workday](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-6/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for a fall garden work day at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Garden Workday](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-5/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for a fall garden work day at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Garden Workday](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-3/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for a fall garden work day at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-11/) - Book Discussion: The Best American Science and Nature Writing. Copies are available for pickup at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family branch of the Greensboro Public Library, where Green Reads is hosted each month. Ask a staff person to retrieve the book for you - reserve copies are being held for Green Reads attendees. Fall Green
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-4/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for a fall garden work day at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon (*with the exception of this one - see below). Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates. *Please note that the workday
- [Conservation Talk in Winston Salem](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/bookmarks-event-in-winston-salem/) - PLC staff member Mindy Mock will introduce the featured guest, Randy Johnson, a travel author/editor, who will talk about his new book Grandfather Mountain: The History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon and the new 3rd editions of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway and Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway. All three books and
- [Pre-Concert Hike at Fishers Peak](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/pre-concert-hike-at-fishers-peak/) - Before the Old Crow Medicine Show concert (with Mipso and Amythyst Kiah), Piedmont Land Conservancy will offer a hike on High Meadow Trail on the campus of the Blue Ridge Music Center. The guided excursion will begin at 1 p.m. and last about two hours. This easy leg-stretcher trail will take visitors through a hayfield and wetland with
- [Land Jam 2017](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-jam-2017/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy is proud to present the 9th annual PLC LandJam concert to benefit land conservation across the Piedmont of North Carolina at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro on Friday, October 13th. This year's main act is Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn along with Laurelyn Dossett and Friends! Click here to buy tickets to
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-9/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club alternates monthly with books and short films. Light snacks will be served - everyone is welcome. Friday, July 14 th , 12 – 1pm Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature. We
- [2nd Saturday Event at Whole Foods: Goat Cheese Samples & Live Music](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-event-at-whole-foods-beer-cheese-more/) - Come out on a hot July day - sample some goat cheese from a PLC-protected farm, enjoy a little live music, and learn about local land protection. PLC is putting together a fun "pop-up" event in the Whole Foods parking lot at Friendly Shopping Center in Greensboro. One more chance to pick up your limited edition PLC
- [2nd Saturday Outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-4/) - For PLC's 2nd Saturday outing this weekend, here's what you need to know ... From Ken Bridle, PLC's Stewardship Director: We are going to hike a circuit around Hill Farm in Stokes County which should be about 3 miles and include some rough off-trail terrain. We will visit the Dan River below and above
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-8/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club alternates monthly with books and short films. Light snacks will be served - everyone is welcome. Wed, June 21 st 6:30 – 8 pm Tiny: A Story about Living Small. In this
- [Trailbuilding at Faith Rock](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/trailbuilding-at-faith-rock/) - Celebrate National Trails Day with other volunteers and Piedmont Land Conservancy on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 am - 12 noon to help complete a new walking trail at Faith Rock Nature Preserve along the Deep River in Franklinville. PLC purchased this 13- acre property last year and will transfer the property to the Town of Franklinville
- [Land Trust Day at Four Saints Brewing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day-at-four-saints-brewing/) - Land Trust at Four Saints Brewing in Asheboro! Supporting local land protection, enjoying local beer, hearing live music...what could be better? PLC staff will be on hand to answer your questions about local land conservation and sell awesome new shirts designed by Mindful Supply from 4pm-10pm. Live music from Ziggy Pockets starts at 7:30. 10% of
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-2/) - New summer workdays added in June! Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. Summer workdays are from 8:00am-10:30am to avoid the heat. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve/) - New summer workdays added in June! Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. Summer workdays are from 8:00am-10:30am to avoid the heat. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [CANCELLED: Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-h-allen-wildflower-preserve-3/) - Due to the holiday weekend, the garden workday scheduled for May 27 has been cancelled. We have added some workdays in June (check our calendar!). Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or
- [Land Trust Day at Great Outdoor Provision Company](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day-at-great-outdoor-provision-company-4/)
- [Land Trust Day at Mast General Store](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day-2/) - Celebrate Land Trust Day with PLC and Mast General Store in Winston Salem. A portion of proceeds from sales will help safeguard clean water, family farms, trails and green space. Join us!
- [Land Trust Day at Great Outdoor Provision Company](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day-at-great-outdoor-provision-company-3/)
- [Watercolor Exhibit by Ken Bridle](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/watercolor-exhibit-by-ken-bridle/) - Treat your eyes and ears next Friday, May 26th! From 5:30-8pm, May 26th is a reception for PLC Stewardship Director Ken Bridle's solo art show at the new gallery at the Arts Place of Stokes County in Danbury NC. Original watercolors all done on masa paper, producing unique and interesting effects seldom seen in
- [Wilderness First Aid Class](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-class/) - Wilderness First Aid Certification Course - a Great Outdoor Provision Company community event Who: For adults and focused youths ages 12+ with solid attention spans – know your young adults are safe! What: Hands-on learn how to save life and limb during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance / hospital arrival. Earn the SOLO
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-h-allen-wildflower-preserve-2/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Wildflower Walk at Knight Brown Nature Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/wildflower-walk-at-knight-brown-nature-preserve/) - The T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society is hosting a Wednesday Wildflower Walk at PLC-protected Knight Brown Nature Preserve, and all are welcome. We begin on the Beechwood Bottom Trail and continue on the Creekside Loop trail to see which wildflowers are in bloom at this pristine site (about 2 miles of walking, some of it
- [Garden Workday at Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/garden-workday-at-emily-h-allen-wildflower-preserve/) - Join a group of garden volunteers for spring cleaning at the Emily H. Allen Wildflower Preserve. All workdays are from 9am-12noon. Contact Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org for more information or to get on the notification list for updates.
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-7/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club alternates monthly with books and short films. April's session will feature TED talks on the effects of plastic on our planet.
- [Fridays at Faith Rock: A New Trailbuilding Opportunity!](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/fridays-at-faith-rock-a-new-trailbuilding-opportunity/) - Take a Friday afternoon off this spring and come help build trails! On Friday afternoons through the month of April, trailbuilder Tony McGee will lead efforts to create a new trail at the Faith Rock Natural Area in Randolph County. Bring gloves, boots, appropriate clothing, water and a snack - all tools will be provided.
- [Earth Day Eve at Knight Brown Nature Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/earth-day-eve-at-knight-brown-nature-preserve/) - Celebrate Earth Day with PLC - enjoy an "Earth Day Eve" celebration at our Knight Brown Nature Preserve in Rockingham County. Friday, April 21st, 6:00-8:00pm Guided Hikes - EcoCrafts - Learning Stations Meet the land donor who made this preserve possible, and learn about PLC's plans to unveil a new trail! No RSVP needed - just come join us for
- [Local Land, Local Beer](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/local-land-local-beer/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy is happy (or hoppy) to be a part of the #crafthappinessproject from Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem. The newly-created Terrain IPA is a tropical confluence of Mosaic and Azacca hops. PLC staff and friends will be on hand at the tasting room to talk about local land conservation efforts. Stop by, have a beer and make a
- [Wildflower Identification Workshop](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/wildflower-identification-workshop/) - Wildflower Identification Workshop Saturday, April 29, 2017 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Winston-Salem NC Workshop leader: Lisa Lofland Gould Cost: FREE for current EAWP volunteers, $20 for all others With its variety of spring blooms in close proximity, Emily’s beautiful wildflower garden is a perfect place to begin to tackle wild
- [Open Garden Day at Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/open-garden-day-at-friendship-garden-2/) - Tour this 6-acre wildflower garden in the heart of Forsyth County, near Bethabara Park in Winston Salem. Tour times include 30-minute slots starting at 10:00am; sign-up is required. Register through this link — http://www.piedmontland.org/open-garden-day-2017/ You may also email Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org or call the PLC office at 336.691.0088. The event is free and open to the
- [2nd Saturday Outing: Spring Wildflower Walk along Faith Rock in Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-hike-ridges-mountain-in-randolph-county/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy Second Saturday Outing, March 11, 2017 -- Join PLC for a spring wildflower walk on Faith Rock just outside Asheboro in Randolph County. Explore this unique natural area and enjoy the remarkable views of the Deep River from high on top of Faith Rock itself, while learning about the remarkable Revolutionary War history
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-6/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club continues in 2017, alternating monthly with books and short films (often TED talks). February's film is sponsored by the Triad Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society: Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature
- [2nd Saturday Outing: Hike a New Watershed Trail in Guilford County](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-hike-a-new-watershed-trail-in-guilfordcounty/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy Second Saturday Outing, February 11, 2017 Winter hikes are the best! Neil Thompson with Greensboro Parks & Recreation will lead us along this NEW watershed trail in Guilford County - the Haw River Extension Trail. On this 3.2 mile easy loop, we will explore wetlands, the Haw River headwaters and a diverse selection of large
- [2nd Saturday Outing: Clean Up at Pinecroft Lake in Greensboro](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-clean-up-at-pinecroft-lake-in-greensboro/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy Second Saturday Outing, January 14, 2017 In the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, PLC will host a clean up at Pinecroft Lake Park, Greensboro, NC. Meet at 10:00 am on Cypress Park Road by the Boardwalk (across from 2814 Cypress Park Road). Pinecroft Lake Park is one of
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-5/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club continues in 2017, alternating monthly with books and short films (often TED talks). January's read is "Wine to Water: A Bartender's Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World" by Doc Hendley. We will
- [(Reservations Required) Morning Mindfulness Hike](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/morning-mindfulness-hike/) - THIS OUTING IS FULL, but please sign up to be on the waiting list if you are interested! Join guest hike leader & Great Outdoor Provision Company staffmember, Carrie Bonds, on this Morning Mindfulness Hike. Help us celebrate being in the moment in our natural world for this hike that will incorporate mindfulness & journaling (writing &
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-4/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this nature-themed book and film club will feature an environmentally-themed TED talk at its fourth and final meeting for 2016. The club is alternating monthly with books and short films. A schedule for 2017 will soon be announced!
- [Hike-A-Thon Interest Session](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/hike-a-thon-interest-session/) - Save the Date: PLC Hike-A-Thon 2017 Interest Session Piedmont Land Conservancy's purpose is to protect special places to help ensure clean water for our communities, habitat for our wildlife, locally grown food, parks and trails, and other places for people to connect with nature. This New Year's Day, plan to start the year in the
- [Stargaze before the Turkey Haze](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/stargazing-before-the-turkey-haze/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy presents a Special Outing for November — “Star Gaze before the Turkey Haze” Friday, November 18th 7:00-8:30pm at Three College Observatory in Alamance County Dr. Steve Danford, an astronomer and researcher with UNCG will lead our stargazing session using one of the largest telescopes on the East Coast. Dr. Ken Bridle, PLC’s
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-3/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this new nature-themed book and film club will feature the writings of Barbara Kingsolver at its third meeting. The club is alternating monthly with books and short films. Pick up a copy of any of Kingsolver's books, including the
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club-2/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this new nature-themed book and film club will feature the project "The Story of Stuff" at its second meeting. The club is alternating monthly with books and short films. For its first meeting, the group discussed the writings of Michael Pollan. For
- [Telluride Film Festival with GOPC & PLC](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/telluride-film-festival-with-gopc-plc/) - Please join us for a special evening on Thursday, October 6: 5p-9p - Visit the Piedmont Land Conservancy table for information on protected lands & how you can ...get outside with them this fall. GOPC Greensboro will be donating 10% of sales for the evening to PLC (Thank You, GOPC!). Enjoy a special offer
- [Green Reads: Nature Book & Film Club](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/green-reads-nature-book-film-club/) - Hosted by PLC and the Kathleen Clay Edwards branch of the Greensboro Public Library at Price Park, this new club will feature the writings of Michael Pollan at this inaugural meeting. *Discussion to be moderated by Dr. Alan Rosenfeld, Director of Philosophy, UNCG. The club will alternate monthly with short films. Pick up a copy of the
- [Milkweed & Monarchs](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/milkweed-monarchs/) - Plant a milkweed garden & watch Flight of the Butterflies! Saturday, October 1 at 9:00-11:30am NOTE: This event is free and open to Greensboro Science Center and Piedmont Land Conservancy members only, and sign-up is required! While most of our events are open to everyone, this special opportunity is reserved for current members of
- [Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-4/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided.
- [Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-3/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided.
- [Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-2/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided.
- [Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided.
- [Mayo River State Park Centennial Celebration](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/mayo-river-state-park-centennial-celebration/) - Centennial Celebration at Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County, more details to come. Visit http://www.ncparks.gov/mayo-river-state-park for park events and happenings.
- [Nature Photography Workshop (with guest REI photography instructor)](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/nature-photography-workshop-with-guest-rei-photography-instructor/) - Join PLC and guest photography instructor from REI (on loan from REI's Outdoor School) for a nature photography session at PLC-protected Price Park in Guilford County. Space is very limited for this free workshop, you must register ahead of time by calling Piedmont Land Conservancy at 336.691.0088. Instructor Bio: Adam Paashaus As a young child
- [Wolf Island Prairie Planting Day](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/wolf-island-prairie-planting-day/) - PLC and the NC Native Plant Society are co-hosting a work session to plant 1,040 prairie flower seedlings at the Wolf Island Prairie in Rockingham County (just outside of Reidsville). This event will run from 9:30am-1:30pm, including time for a picnic lunch. Attendees need to bring chairs, sunscreen and a picnic lunch, and wear pants
- [Land Jam Annual Bluegrass Concert](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-jam-annual-bluegrass-concert/) - Piedmont Land Conservancy is proud to present the 8th annual LandJam concert to benefit land conservation across the Piedmont. This year's main act is Ricky Skaggs with his band, Kentucky Thunder, along with opening act, the Jon Stickley Trio out of Asheville, NC. Due to the generosity of sponsors, 100% of proceeds help PLC continue
- [Wolf Island Prairie Turtle Walk](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/wolf-island-prairie-turtle-walk/) - Explore grasslands and meadows and follow trained dogs to search for box turtles at Mike Vaughan’s Wolf Island Prairie in Rockingham County, 10am-12pm. See the results of prescribed burns over time. Meet at Wolf Island Prairie - 1337 Wolf Island Road, Reidsville, NC (Wolf Island Road is about ¾ mile north of the intersection of
- [Fiddleheads and Fronds Fern ID workshop](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/fiddleheads-and-fronds-fern-id-workshop/) - At Knight Brown Nature Preserve, there are at least 12 different species of ferns near the cool, moist soils along the creek bed. Come explore the diversity and ancient life cycle of the fern at our workshop and hike to be led by biological and conservation expert, Lisa Gould from Winston-Salem. Limited to 15 attendees,
- [Land Trust Day at Great Outdoor Provision Company](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day-at-great-outdoor-provision-company/) - Land Trust Day Dave The Date GOPC.pubA land trust/conservancy is a nonprofit organization that actively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in direct land transactions. Primarily the purchase or acceptance of donations of land or conservation easements. There are over 30 land trusts in North Carolina and Virginia working to save the places
- [Land Trust Day at Great Outdoor Provision Company](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day-at-great-outdoor-provision-company-2/) - Land Trust Day Dave The Date GOPC.pubA land trust/conservancy is a nonprofit organization that actively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in direct land transactions. Primarily the purchase or acceptance of donations of land or conservation easements. There are over 30 land trusts in North Carolina and Virginia working to save the places
- [Land Trust Day at Mast General Store](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/land-trust-day/)
- [Summer Paddle along the Dan River](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/dan-river-paddle-3/) - General Description The upper sections of the Dan River in Stokes County make you feel like you are in the mountains with its steep, rhododendron slopes and rocky cliffs. We will paddle down one of the most beautiful sections of the Upper Dan, a 6 ½ mile section near Hanging Rock State Park. The trip
- [Dan River Paddle](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/dan-river-paddle-2/) - Enjoy a Summer Paddle The upper sections of the Dan River in Stokes County make you feel like you are in the mountains with its steep, rhododendron slopes and rocky cliffs. We will paddle down one of the most beautiful sections of the Upper Dan, a 6 ½ mile section near Hanging Rock State Park.
- [Knight Brown Nature Preserve Hike](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/knight-brown-nature-preserve-hike/) - Join us for an educational exploration of PLC-protected Knight Brown Nature Preserve in Rockingham County, over 180 acres of woodlands, trails and streams. There are three different hiking loops covering approximately three miles of terrain. We will look for native plants, blooming flowers, bugs and critters, and the various types of wildlife that make these
- [2nd Saturday Outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing-3/) - Spring is upon us and our plant friends are bursting from the ground, blooming and growing so fast. All of our favorite birds are singing their songs, and the amphibians are sunning on boulders waiting for the next tasty treat to fly by. What a perfect time to visit Wellspring Mountain! Join us for a
- [Tree ID workshop "Know Your Bark-Canceled](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/tree-id-workshop-know-your-bark/) - ***Due to the forecast for thunderstorms on Friday morning this event has been canceled. We hope to see you at another event soon!*** Learn to identify trees in their most deceptive form! PLC Stewardship Director Ken Bridle will lead this walk, along with PLC volunteer Ben Paynter. Space is limited to 20, please RSVP to
- [Family Get Outside Day at Knight Brown Nature Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-trail-blazing-at-knight-brown-nature-preserve-2-2/) - A Day of Outdoor Fun for Families at Knight Brown Nature Preserve! Get outside with the whole family on three miles of trails in this beautiful wooded preserve, over 180 acres permanently protected by PLC. We will learn about nature and our watershed through guided hikes with biological experts, as well as craft activities. This
- [Trail Work at Knight Brown Nature Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-trail-blazing-at-knight-brown-nature-preserve-3/) - Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Blazing at Knight Brown Nature Preserve! The Knight Brown Nature Preserve is a scenic natural area in Rockingham County with over three miles of walking trails that meander through a beautiful Piedmont wooded valley and a creek that flows into the Dan River. We will be hosting a couple of workdays on
- [Open Garden Day at Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/open-garden-day-at-friendship-garden/) - Tour this 6-acre wildflower garden in the heart of Forsyth County, near Bethabara Park in Winston Salem. Tour times include 45-minute slots starting at 10:00am (10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 1:00, and 1:45); sign-up is required. You may email Mindy Mock at mmock@piedmontland.org or call the PLC office at 336.691.0088. The event is free and open
- [2nd Saturday Outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-outing/) - Historic Bethania’s conservancy-protected lands include four hiking trails through verdant forests and preserved farmlands. We will meet at the Visitors Center and hike the Reuter Trail, a 1.42 mile trail that includes a forest walk, a loop that borders Muddy Creek and hopefully some skunk cabbage in bloom. We will then head back to the
- [2nd Saturday Outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday/) - 2nd Saturday Outing: Palmetto Trail Hike, 10am-12pm: A three mile hike in Northwest Greensboro (off Old Battleground Road), through a beautiful wooded area featuring the largest shortleaf pines in this area, oxbow lakes and old stream channels, and remnants of an ancient settlement. Greensboro Parks & Recreations staff member Neil Thompson will lead this educational
- [2nd Saturday outing - Plantation & Scenic Byways Tour](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/a-historic-home-scenic-byways-tour/) - Visit the historic Calvin Graves Plantation (circa 1780), home to legendary House & Senate Speaker, Calvin Graves. Afterwards, enjoy a self-guided drive along the Colonial Heritage Scenic Byway, which takes you by many beautiful historic estates in Caswell County, where there are more antebellum homes than any other North Carolina County.
- [PLC's 25th Anniversary Dinner](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/plcs-25th-anniversary-dinner/) - A dinner event celebrating 25 years of local land protection since PLC's inception in 1990. Featured guests include Senator Richard Burr and Steve Tate, owner of Goat Lady Dairy - a PLC-protected farm. Space is limited, RSVP's required.
- [2nd Saturday Nature Outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2nd-saturday-at-iseley-farms/) - A family-friendly farm event featuring games for children, outdoor play, and good 'ole fashioned farm fun. Free and open to everyone (especially young children), no pets please.
- [Piedmont LandJam 2015](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/piedmont-landjam-2015/) - The 2015 Piedmont LandJam. Celebrating 25 years of local land conservancy. Featuring the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience and Sierra Hull. For ticket information please call (336) 333-2605.
- [2015 Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2015-fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-5/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided
- [2015 Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2015-fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-4/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided
- [2015 Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2015-fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-3/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided
- [2015 Fall Workday - Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve, Friendship Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/2015-fall-workday-emily-allen-wildflower-preserve-friendship-garden-2/) - Lunch and Snacks will be provided
- [Dan River Paddle](https://www.piedmontland.org/event/dan-river-paddle/) - Enjoy a Summer Paddle The upper sections of the Dan River in Stokes County make you feel like you are in the mountains with its steep, rhododendron slopes and rocky cliffs. We will paddle down one of the most beautiful sections of the Upper Dan, a 6 ½ mile section near Hanging Rock State Park.

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- [Land & Water Conservation Fund](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/land-water-conservation-fund/)
- [Clean Water Management Trust Fund](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/clean-water-management-trust-fund/)
- [Pilot Mountain State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/pilot-mountain-state-park/)
- [members](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/members/)
- [volunteers](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/volunteers/)
- [painting](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/painting/)
- [design](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/design/)
- [observation](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/observation/)
- [Historic Bethania](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/historic-bethania/)
- [Forsyth County](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/forsyth-county/)
- [Black Walnut Bottom Trail](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/black-walnut-bottom-trail/)
- [Muddy Creek](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/muddy-creek/)
- [Graveyard Trail](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/graveyard-trail/)
- [family](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/family/)
- [Wolf Island Prairie](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/wolf-island-prairie/)
- [turtles](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/turtles/)
- [Mike Vaughan](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/mike-vaughan/)
- [prescribed burns](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/prescribed-burns/)
- [trails](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/trails/)
- [wildflowers](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/wildflowers/)
- [preserves](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/preserves/)
- [streams](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/streams/)
- [Guilford County](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/guilford-county/)
- [Bird and Butterfly Meadow](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/bird-and-butterfly-meadow/)
- [Indian grass](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/indian-grass/)
- [General Cornwallis](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/general-cornwallis/)
- [Bethania Day](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/bethania-day/)
- [Bethania Historical Society](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/bethania-historical-society/)
- [walk](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/walk/)
- [Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/emily-allen-wildflower-preserve/)
- [Open Garden Day](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/open-garden-day/)
- [garden tours](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/garden-tours/)
- [2nd Saturday](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/2nd-saturday/)
- [free event](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/free-event/)
- [prairie](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/prairie/)
- [2nd Saturday outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/2nd-saturday-outing/)
- [Reidsville](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/reidsville/)
- [freshwater mussels](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/freshwater-mussels/)
- [NC Wildlife Resources Commission](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/nc-wildlife-resources-commission/)
- [rivers](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/rivers/)
- [clean water](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/clean-water/)
- [Hanging Rock State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/hanging-rock-state-park/)
- [staff post](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/staff-post/)
- [land protection](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/land-protection/)
- [riparian buffers](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/riparian-buffers/)
- [cycling](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/cycling/)
- [science](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/science/)
- [biodiversity](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/biodiversity/)
- [North Carolina Biodiversity Project](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/north-carolina-biodiversity-project/)
- [donors](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/donors/)
- [thank you](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/thank-you/)
- [land conservation](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/land-conservation/)
- [gypsy moth](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/gypsy-moth/)
- [invasive species](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/invasive-species/)
- [forests](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/forests/)
- [Brand](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/brand/)
- [Logo](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/logo/)
- [Colors](https://www.piedmontland.org/tag/colors/)

## Categories

- [Emily Allen](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/emily-allen/)
- [2nd Saturday outing](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/2nd-saturday-outing/)
- [nature walk](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/nature-walk/)
- [outdoor education](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/outdoor-education/)
- [herbs](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/herbs/)
- [volunteer workday](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/volunteer-workday/)
- [books](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/books/)
- [education](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/education/)
- [discussion](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/discussion/)
- [presentation](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/presentation/)
- [sustainable eating](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/sustainable-eating/)
- [lifestyle](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/lifestyle/)
- [clean water](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_categories/clean-water/)

## Tags

- [outdoors](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/outdoors/)
- [nature](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/nature/)
- [hiking](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/hiking/)
- [walking](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/walking/)
- [education](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/education/)
- [flora and fauna](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/flora-and-fauna/)
- [trees](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/trees/)
- [watershed](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/watershed/)
- [Haw River State Park](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/haw-river-state-park/)
- [wildflowers](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/wildflowers/)
- [Emily Allen Wildflower Garden](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/emily-allen-wildflower-garden/)
- [protected land](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/protected-land/)
- [Forsyth County](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/forsyth-county/)
- [public event](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/public-event/)
- [Deep River](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/deep-river/)
- [rail trails](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/rail-trails/)
- [Faith Rock](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/faith-rock/)
- [Randolph County](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/randolph-county/)
- [Deep River Trails](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/deep-river-trails/)
- [trail building](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/trail-building/)
- [getting outdoors](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/getting-outdoors/)
- [connecting with nature](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/connecting-with-nature/)
- [wilderness](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/wilderness/)
- [first aid](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/first-aid/)
- [certification](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/certification/)
- [safety](https://www.piedmontland.org/events_tags/safety/)