by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jul 6, 2016 | Articles
By Crystal Cockman July 6,2016 Join us on one or more of our fun events this summer and fall! We are having another paddle series similar to last year, and our next paddle opportu nity will be on July 29 starting at 8:30 AM. We’ll float the Rocky River from the...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 29, 2016 | Articles
By Crystal Cockman June 29,2016 A few years back, the NC Natural Heritage Program did an insect survey of the Uwharries. Insects are a good indicator of high quality habitats because they are often very specialized. They are also an indicator of well-integrated...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 22, 2016 | Articles
By Ruth Ann Grissom June 22,2016 According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, North Carolina ranks third in the nation in the amount of installed solar capacity, more than all other Southeastern states combined. At last count, 188 solar companies...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 15, 2016 | Articles
by Crystal Cockman June 15, 2016 You may have heard someone say that a certain lizard with a blue tail is a “scorpion,” thought to have a venomous sting. This is false though, as skinks are simply a type of lizard and pretty harmless, though larger ones might hurt if...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 7, 2016 | Articles
by Crystal Cockman June 7th, 2016 With springtime here, many folks are venturing into nature for outdoor adventures. For many of us that means camping. Whether primitive camping, car camping, or camping in your RV, one favorite aspect of camping to many people is...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 2, 2016 | Articles
by Crystal Cockman June 2,2016 A stop by the Eldorado Outpost this morning included a sighting of a barn swallow that had built a nest on a ledge of the building under the eave. Barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) are fairly common and you’ve probably seen them on your...
