Round Up for the Greenway inspires major gifts for Middle Fork Greenway infrastructure

Blue Ridge Conservancy purchased a critical 2.5 acre connection in 2019 to extend the existing Sterling Creek Park south toward Blowing Rock. Funding for this project came from Round Up for the Greenway proceeds and the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

Guest UserFebruary 17, 2020

Blue Ridge Conservancy purchases prominent peak above Tynecastle

Land protection in the Greater Grandfather Mountain Conservation Area has long been a priority of Blue Ridge Conservancy. The 91 acres is adjacent to 310 acres BRC purchased since 2016. The spine of Peak Mountain runs parallel to NC Highway 105 with Grandfather Mountain to the South. This is especially important wildlife habitat conservation for migratory birds, bats and insects using the Grandfather Mountain area corridor.

Guest UserJanuary 15, 2020

Blue Ridge Conservancy protects 1,000 acres on Three Top Mountain

As 2019 draws to a close, Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) wrapped up a series of land protection projects resulting in the conservation of over 1,000 contiguous acres on Three Top Mountain.

Guest UserDecember 18, 2019

Valle Crucis stream restoration project to begin this December

You might notice some activity at the historic farm adjacent to the Original Mast General Store if you’re driving through Valle Crucis on Highway 194 South this winter.

Guest UserDecember 12, 2019