River Cane – Key to Restoring a Signature Mountain Ecosystem
Get to know river cane, our native Bamboo. Easily confused with the invasive variety of Bamboo, this species provides many benefits to local ecosystems. Read More
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Dive into the World of River Otters: Unveiling Their Amazing Adaptations!
Discover the incredible world of river otters and their remarkable adaptations in our latest blog post! These playful creatures have evolved an array of skills to thrive in their aquatic… Read More
Raising River Cane: Restoring Cultural Heritage
RiverLink has received a $20,500 grant award from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to restore native river cane along the French Broad River in Asheville!… Read More
Family Fun: Stream Exploration and Macroinvertebrates
Looking for some fun outdoor activities to do with the family? Head on down to your local stream where you can explore the hidden life that lies just beneath the… Read More
Don’t Mow, Let it Grow! The Importance of Riparian Buffers
Riparian buffers are vegetated areas alongside streams, wetlands, and rivers. A healthy riparian buffer consists of a mix of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowering plants with varying root structures… Read More
Hot asphalt! What to Know Before you Seal
With temperatures warming up, you may be planning to refresh the sealcoat on your driveway or parking lot. As you consider what sealcoat product to use, it is important to… Read More
Foraging Fun: Get Your Food in the Forest
Spring is ripe with new growth, and with that growth comes opportunities for foraging! With such a high diversity of plant species here in Western North Carolina, we also have… Read More
2022 Land Conservation Highlights
It's been a big year for our Land Conservation program! Big projects have been funded, new lands have been protected, and while our staff has shifted our new team member… Read More
Leave Your Leaves!
The leaves in your yard can have a big impact on the plants and animals that live there. Learn some good management strategies for this fall. Read More
Make Way for the Wave!
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has just awarded $5.8 million to Woodfin Greenway & Blueway (WGB), completing the essential funding for the $29.9 million project. Read More