Sarah Pursel Archives | Laurel Magazine

The Lifeblood of our Mountains

The Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, the Top Fish in local streams, is facing a rising tide of environmental stressors.

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Preserving Wild Spaces | Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

Issue: April - 2022 | by Sarah Pursel in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Outfitted with youthful energy and field-tested ideas, Andrew Renfro is leading Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s
stewardship efforts.

Secrets of Snot Otters

Issue: 2021/07 – July | by Sarah Pursel in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC, What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

We’ll bet you didn’t know you had a neighbor that goes by the name Snot Otter. You can learn all about these misunderstood creatures at the virtual Village Nature series presentation at 5:00 P.M. July 29. Check HCLT’s website or Facebook page for a zoom link to this presentation.

Wildlife, Habitats & Conservation

Issue: 2020/06 - June | by Sarah Pursel in Giving Back in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau is an area like no other, with an array of unique mountain formations and an extremely biodiverse community of flora and fauna. The landscape offers a variety […]

Article Author: Sarah Pursel