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For Immediate Release
August 01, 2007


Catawba Lands Conservancy announces its Fall Nature Series taking place Aug. – Dec. Four hikes on permanently conserved properties and one lecture are unique opportunities to get back to nature within your own community.

Kilimanjaro: A Journey to the Top Lecture — Thursday, August 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mecklenburg County


Laurel Hill Preserve — Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. - noon
Gaston County, Moderately strenuous

Killian Forest Owl Prowl — Friday, October 26, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lincoln County, Gaston County, All levels

Edwards Preserve — Saturday, November 10 , 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Yancey County, Strenuous

Buck-Smith-Long Preserve — Saturday, December 1, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gaston County, Moderately strenuous

Catawba Lands Conservancy lectures and hikes are unique opportunities to explore local, natural treasures that the Conservancy permanently protects. Great for families, and individuals, spend a few hours with your local land trust and enjoy pristine lands in our community.

These events are open to the public, there is no cost. Space, however, is limited - registration is required. Registration concludes at 2 p.m. the day prior to the hike or lecture. To register, email info@catawbalands.org or call 704.342.3330 x210.

Click on www.catawbalands.org for more information.

Catawba Lands Conservancy is a regional land trust that permanently protects land, water and wildlife habitat to enhance your quality of life. The Conservancy protects more than 6,800 acres in Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Union counties and is one of 24 land trusts serving North Carolina.