Our Mission
The Balsam Mountain Trust inspires people to be responsible stewards of the natural and cultural resources of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains through education and conservation leadership.
Upcoming Events
We have no Public Programs scheduled at this time. Check back with us soon! Contact us at admin@bmtrust.org for more information.
To celebrate Latinx Heritage month (Sept 15- Oct 15), we would like to highlight some achievements of several Hispanic conservationists around the country. Read this interview with Chela Garcia Irlando, the director of conservation programs at the Hispanic Access Foundation.
This is the third in a series of profiles of inspiring conservation stewards by Michael A. Estrada. Read the first interview with Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition’s Carleton Bowekaty and the second interview with sportswoman Becca Aceto. On a warm Thursday in July, Chela Garcia Irlando arrived at...
Interesting Facts
Plant Species
Bird of Prey Ambassadors
Acres of Preserve Land
$ Raised for Trust Conservation Grant
Schools in Adopt-a-School Program
People Reached in 2018
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Every little bit helps us take care of our animal ambassadors and bring conservation education to Western Carolina communities.
Want to Live Here?
Residents of Balsam Mountain Preserve have exclusive access to Trust events and BMP trails. Check out the Preserve’s site for sales information.