Our Programs
Our Programs
Projects Made Possible by Supporters
Every little bit counts!
Reforested 37 acres of former agricultural land
Your donations helped turn a 37-acre ryegrass field into a living floodplain forest—complete with native trees, wetlands, meadows, and improved river habitat. With your support, we restored over 45 acres of land, enhanced wildlife corridors, and controlled invasive plants across the entire property.
Rebuilding Biodiversity With 10,000+ Native Plants
When you support the nursery, you help us cost-effectively grow native plants that bring this landscape back to life—enriching soil, supporting pollinators and wildlife, and building a more diverse and resilient ecosystem.
Improve Trail Accessibility
Because of donors who support our trails, we’re able to keep them enjoyable year-round, repair storm damage, and improve accessibility for all visitors. So the next time you’re resting on one of the beautiful benches at the summit, we hope you’ll think of the people who make it possible.
Reduce Wildfire Risk
Your support for land stewardship made it possible for Friends to complete 91.5 acres of prescribed burns in 2025—work powered by donor-funded staff, interns, and partner organizations. These controlled burns rejuvenate native plants, strengthen wildlife habitat, and reduce wildfire risk across the Mt. Pisgah landscape.
Advancing the Science of Stewardship
Thanks to gifts to our Native Plant Nursery, Friends hosted a three-year research project—wrapping up in 2025—that tested nearly 14,000 scarlet monkeyflower plants to understand how native species respond to extreme drought.
With the help of 36 technicians, students, and volunteers, researchers completed their final year of data collection, advancing climate-resilience science and strengthening long-term conservation across the Mt. Pisgah landscape.