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North Carolina
Spring is here!
AmeriCorps application now available
TNC is now accepting applications for two AmeriCorps Project Conserve positions for 2012-13. Our Asheville office is the host site for two paid AmeriCorps positions. Deadline is May 22. Click here for more about Project Conserve and for application information. Questions? Email Jennifer Lamb at jlamb@tnc.org or call (828) 350-1431.
Venus Flytrap Brochure [pdf]
Venus flytraps are amazing carnivorous plants - did you know they are native only to a small portion of North and South Carolina?
Little Yellow Summit Protected
TNC partners with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to protect precious mountain.
A new way to think about Conservation [pdf]
TNC has unveiled Conservation 365 to show all the things donation dollars help to support.
Easter Maynard
Maynard and the Golden Corral family support the Conservancy.
Margot Jeffer
Growing up appreciating nature inspired her to leave a lasting gift to TNC.
Marjorie & Clem Bribitzer
The Bribitzers were recognized recently for 30 consecutive years of giving.
More Publications and Donor Stories
North Carolina in the News
NC groups raise money for farmland conservation easement - N&O (April 15, 2012)
Awesome video on one of our state's most famous plant residents: the Venus flytrap. - UNC-TV (March 28, 2012)
Trio Arrested for Venus Fly Trap Poaching - Three people were arrested for stealing this incredibly rare North Carolina state treasure, the Venus flytrap. - WWAY 3 News (Jan. 25, 2012)
Who are we?
TNC's mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Nationally, we have protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river around the world. In NC, we have protected almost 700,000 acres of land. Read more about how we work on our Partners page.
Public Policy
Check out our initiatives on climate change, marine protection, energy and biomass on our Policy page. Working with government officials is an important part of what we do.
Chapter History
Eno River State Park, Nantahala National Forest, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Carver's Creek State Park: TNC has played an important roll in all of these. Read about it in our Chapter History.
Local Connection
Wondering how TNC's work relates to you?
- See a list of our preserves
- Find out where we work
- Browse events and volunteer opportunities
Chapter Directory
Find out more about our Chapter and see a list of employees.
If you have a question about content on this site, contact Debbie Crane at dcrane@tnc.org or (919) 794-4373; if you have technical questions or feedback/suggestions for the site, contact Laura Smith at laura_smith@tnc.org.
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