C - Environment

To conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valleys.

To operate a 10-acre botanical garden focused on Southern appalachian native plants.

To engage North Carolinians in the transition to a toxic-free society through initiatives that promote human and environmental health.

To provide facilities and focus for education, recreation, and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim of enhancing these endeavors to enrich the quality of life.

To conserve natural resources by advancing waste reduction and recycling efforts across the state.

To transform people's relationship with plants and the natural world.

To stimulate learning by providing opportunities for direct experience with nature for the people of the North Carolina Piedmont.

To protects important open space--stream corridors, forests, wildlife habitat, farmland and natural areas and to help keep our region a healthy and vibrant place to live and work.

To preserve Grandfather Mountain, operate a nature park sustainably in the public interest, and inspire good stewardship in others.

To conserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Eno River basin.