Help Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina save a 660-acre tract of land from subdivision! Be a part of saving Morganton's backyard with this once in a lifetime opportunity. Your signature helps us get one step closer to making this project a reality!

Property Summary

• 660 acres of undeveloped forest and open agricultural fields in Oak Hill
• $3 million project cost ($585,575 already secured in pledges from private donors)
• Currently under purchase option by Foothills Conservancy
• Less than one mile from three public schools: Oak Hill Elementary, Table Rock Middle School, and Freedom High School
• Less than 10 minutes from Western Piedmont Community College and the NC School for Science and Math
• Less than 10 minutes from downtown Morganton

Potential Uses (see map)

• A hub for education and outdoor classrooms
• Public outdoor recreation
• Connectivity to the Fonta Flora State Trail and the City of Morganton Greenway
• Prime farmland soils for community supported agriculture (100 +/- acres)
• Forest restoration activities and education
• Archaeological exploration