When residents view Carrier Park today, many see a basketball court, playground and an asphalt track from the 1960s, repurposed for bikes and roller bladers. However, scholars and historians have… Read More
As Western North Carolina remains in Extreme Drought, we are all feeling the impacts. But did you know that native grasses handle this lack of water extremely well?… Read More
The pollinator meadow at Karen Cragnolin Park is now in the maintenance phase. Learn about what it takes to keep this space blooming and beautiful. Read More
Nasty Branch is one of Buncombe County’s most polluted streams, impacted primarily by urban stormwater runoff and the loss of riparian vegetation. Learn more about its history and future. Read More
The Swannanoa River winds through the valley that bears its name, connecting communities and shaping both the landscape and the people who call it home. When Hurricane Helene swept through… Read More
Beavers are probably second only to humans in their ability to shape the environment, mastering digging, foraging, and dam-building to create safe harbors for themselves and their young. These behaviors… Read More
