Segment 3, June 13, 2024

This is the time of year to get out and be in nature and what better place to be than Morganton NC. Today well be talking to Tom Bartholomy who recently joined Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina to build a new park near Morganton. The new Oak Hill Community Park and Forest will feature hiking and biking trails, but more importantly aims to teach the community about conservation. The park will be a hub for outdoor recreation, education, agriculture and archaeological exploration along with 50 acres of agricultural land for the local high school students.

Make sure to grab all the necessary gear for a hike or ride like hiking boots, water bottles and don’t forget the tick and bug spray!

Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, to help with what are the facts versus fiction.

Show Highlights:

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• The new 652 Acre park
  
• The intricacies of building the park and the tools like the Mini-Mcleod used to move dirt for trails.
  
• The park is not apart of the federal park system, the park is fully run by Foothills Conservancy and donors.
  
• Bringing in species like chestnuts with the American Chestnut Foundation and taking out non native invasive species. The park has a path with signs along the newly planted trees to learn more about the native plant.
  
• Oak Hill has put a emphasis on drawing in the youth, making ties with local schools and providing lessons to youth. Along with giving a sense of ownership to the community.
  

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

What the park will provide for the community and the youth. The parks push towards conservation and educating those about it in the park.

Foothills conservatory provides many volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

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