The history of the Forest dates back thousands of years. Catawba and Cherokee tribes frequently traversed the woodlands to reach an ancient fording...
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Mission Statement:The integrated mission of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History is to"conserve animals, plants, habitats, and other nat...
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Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is an important component of the program’s operation. Visitors are able to connect with nature 365 days a year for ...
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The National Audubon Society owns or operates nearly 100 education centers and wildlife sanctuaries across the country, totaling over 150,000 acres...
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Lake Conestee Nature Park consists of approximately 400 acres of beautiful natural habitat on the Reedy River just 6 miles south of downtown Greenv...
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McDowell Nature Center serves as the gateway to the 1107- acre McDowell Nature Preserve and is the source for educational programs and information ...
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Our Mission Statement"FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing facilities and focus for education, recreation and preservation in ...
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Mission Statement:
We inspire curious thinkers to discover the wonders of science, technology and nature.
History
A storied past and growing fut...
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MissionCarolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey, through education, research, and the...
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Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is the County's largest nature preserve and protects over 1,343 acres of natural communities including the Beattie...
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MissionTo serve as an interdisciplinary resource focusing on teaching, research and outreach that advances awareness and understanding of plants, a...
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Blue Planet Water Environmental Center is a hands-on educational center about water and wastewater. It is located at Lee S. Dukes (North Mecklenbur...
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