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High Country Audubon Society & Native Plant Society
Some of our best volunteers are with the High Country Audubon Society and the North Carolina Native Plant Society. They have been instrumental in removing invasive plants from the pollinator meadow and replacing them with native plants and trees. Their work encourages the return of birds and pollinator species to the area.
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“High Country Audubon has been thrilled to collaborate with BRC to establish a demonstration area of natural communities at the BRC campus, featuring the newlyplanted pollinator meadow. Research has shown that one of the most critical factors in protecting wildlife and pollinators is the accessibility of native habitat. Both the Native Plant Society and High Country Audubon appreciate the opportunity that BRC has provided with the campus and are looking forward to utilizing the campus natural communities to help educate landowners as to how they can duplicate such natural areas in their own yards in order to help birds and wildlife.”
- Debbie Shetterly, High Country Audubon and Native Plant Society
Being a volunteer for BRC does not necessarily mean digging up multiflora rose or clearing trails. In the case of Lynn Willis, it means donating time and years of expertise as a professional photographer and designer to tell the story of our various events.
A locally and regionally award-winning photographer, Lynn is a longtime supporter of BRC, getting up early to capture runners at the 5K and staying up late to document the excitement of the fundraising auction. He also donates physical work to the Conservancy, including beautiful prints for the auction and art to adorn the walls at the office space.
His wife Abby works for Stick Boy Bread Co, and is also an avid supporter of BRC’s work. Thanks for all you do!
Blue Ridge Conservancy leveraged operating expenses of $837,575 to generate $10,027,029 for programs, including Middle Fork Greenway, Northern Peaks State Trail, and land conservation projects.
Stewardship
Land Conservation Projects
Middle Fork Greenway
Northern Peaks State Trail
Fundraising Operations
