FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2013 For more information, contact: Rob McCorkindale Blue Ridge Conservancy 828-264-2511 rob@blueridgeconservancy.org Blue Ridge Conservancy Earns National Recognition Accreditation Awarded by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission Boone, N.C. – Blue Ridge Conservancy has achieved land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. “Blue Ridge Conservancy’s accredited status demonstrates our commitment to permanent land conservation that benefits the entire community,” said Walter Clark, Executive Director. “Our land …
read moreBRC to help family farms preserve land through grant programs
Blue Ridge Conservancy to help family farms preserve land through grant programs Grant program strives to support working western N.C. farmland BOONE—In coordination with Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC), family farm owners located in Avery, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties have the opportunity to receive grant money to preserve and protect their land at no cost through the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation-Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) grant program. The TVA program is offering grant …
read moreBRC Student Club Adopts the Glen Burney Trail in Blowing Rock
Have you ever hiked the Glen Burney Trail in Blowing Rock? Local residents describe it as a hidden gem near downtown. The 3.2-mile roundtrip cascade trail along New Year’s Creek has been used by locals and tourists since the late 1800s. There are three sets of falls along the trail including the Cascades, Glen Burney Falls, and Glen Marie Falls. In November 2012, Blue Ridge Conservancy member and avid hiker Lance Campbell approached Blue Ridge Conservancy about adopting the Glen …
read moreF.A.R.M. Café partners with Original Mast General Store on F.A.R.M. Café Organic Garden
In November 2012, Susan Owen of F.A.R.M. (Feed All Regardless of Means) Café and a team of ASU student volunteers started site preparations behind the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis to build a garden to supply food to the F.A.R.M. Café. This half-acre area, which is permanently protected by Blue Ridge Conservancy under a conservation easement, will become the site of the F.A.R.M. Café sustainable garden. When F.A.R.M. Café began looking for a garden site, Mary Wood, manager …
read moreBlue Ridge Conservancy Adds More Than 400 Acres to Pond Mountain State Game Land
For Immediate Release Contact: Rob McCorkindale Director of Development and Communications Blue Ridge Conservancy (828) 264-2511 January 10, 2013 Blue Ridge Conservancy Adds More Than 400 Acres to Pond Mountain State Game Land Local nonprofit helps protect rare wildlife species in northwestern North Carolina Local nonprofit Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) adds more than 400 acres of protected land to Pond Mountain Game Land in northwest North Carolina. Pond Mountain touches Virginia and Tennessee with elevations ranging from 4,000 …
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BRC Christmas Tree Choose & Cut 2012
Christmas Tree Choose & Cut 2012 Come out to Old Orchard Creek Farm and celebrate the holidays with Blue Ridge Conservancy. While you’re there, choose-and-cut your own sustainably grown Christmas tree. Cider, hot chocolate, and other holiday treats will be provided next to the toasty wood oven in the blueberry shed. Bring your family and take part in this time-honored tradition of Christmas tree cutting in the High Country. Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm Old …
read moreConservation Options Workshops for Forest and Farmland Owners
FREE workshops, including refreshments, are being offered by – Blue Ridge Conservancy, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Land Trust for the Little Tennessee and the Conservation Trust for North Carolina. The workshops will provide information on: • Conservation options for your land, working forests and farms, including conservation easement agreements. • Landowner testimonials on their experiences working with land trusts to conserve their land. • Potential financial benefits, including federal and state tax incentives. • The …
read moreLargest Mayview Madness 5k in its 13-Year History
This past weekend was the largest Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5k race in its 13-year history. We had more than 320 runners participate in one of the most scenic runs in the country. It was a perfect day in the High Country with sunny skies and mild temps (thanks Ray!) We couldn’t have done it without the generosity of our volunteers, sponsors, and runners who made it possible. Thank you all! Please check out our Facebook page for photos. We …
read moreMayview Madness 2012 Race Results
BY AGE CATEGORY Big Kahuna Timing – Contractor License HY-TEK’s Meet Manager Mayview Madness 5K – 9/22/2012 Blowing Rock, N.C. Last Completed Event Event 1 Mixed 5k Run RR ======================================================================= Name Age Team Finals Points ======================================================================= Overall Results Women 5000 Run 1 Crotts, Lori W24 Vilas 18:44.36 2 Gupton, Taylor W23 Blowing Rock 20:31.87 3 Kosmala, Doria W17 Boone 20:58.08 Overall Results Men 5000 Run 1 Bean, Cameron M25 Blowing Rock 15:30.47 2 Hoyal, Peyton M23 Boone 15:55.53 3 Masland, …
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