Paddling Lake Lucas
I was given a few days off this week for working a couple of weekends, so I took the opportunity one day…
The Suther Prairie is Now Protected
Back in 2007, I visited for the first time a very special place in Cabarrus County known by local conservationists…
A Saturday Spent Avoiding the Rain
A few weekends ago, we got the first rain we’d had in a while in this area. Unfortunately it was on a day that I’d…
A New River Access Point
On Saturday July 21, I was able to enjoy a paddle on the Uwharrie River from a new access point that was…
Searching for Snot Otters
This past week, I spent the whole week volunteering with North Carolina State Parks searching for hellbenders…
New Section of Uwharrie Trail Now Under Construction
Several years ago, The Land Trust worked with the North Carolina Zoological Society to protect a property…
Taken for ‘Granite’: Flatrock Species of North Carolina
Last week I had the privilege of joining Crystal Cockman from the Land Trust and Nell Allen from the North…
A Botanical Adventure
On Sunday May 29, I had the opportunity to go on a botanical adventure with Bruce Sorrie, botanist…
How to Save a Girdled Tree
I saw it coming. I knew the tree was going to die, sooner rather than later, but I didn’t do anything to save it…
3rd Annual Congress of Herpetology
On Friday through Sunday, April 27 – 29, 2018, I attended the 3rd NC Congress of Herpetology Meeting…