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North Carolina
All Hands on Earth Wanted!
TNC has launched All Hands on Earth; see how your actions - both big and small - matter.
2011 Annual Report [pdf]
The Green Swamp in pictures; updates on climate change adaptation, restoration and controlled burning; land acquisition highlights and more!
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
Poachers Threaten Rare Wild-Growing Venus Flytrap - Three arrested for poaching Venus flytraps in Southeast North Carolina. - Associated Press (Jan. 25, 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)
Chimney Rock, state park nearest Asheville, to grow - State OKs $4.2 million to add Rumbling Bald Tract. - Asheville Citizen-Times.com (Dec. 6, 2011)
Alligator River Refuge Rolls Back From Rising Sea - TNC's Brian Boutin is featured for his climate adaptation work in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
- Miller-McCune.com (Nov. 7, 2011)
2011 Year in Review
The Green Swamp in amazing pictures; Disability trail open in Nags Head Woods; Another banner year for controlled burning; Morrison Foundation gives TNC a non-traditional gift - and more! 2011 Annual Report
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.
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