by admin | Dec 15, 2011 | Aydan Court, Bolin Creek Watershed
The University of North Carolina recently bought a special, five-acre tract of land in Chapel Hill, most of which is part of the Little Creek Bottomlands and Slopes Significant Natural Heritage Area. Designated by the state’s Natural Heritage Program, Natural...
by admin | Nov 28, 2011 | Bolin Forest, Carolina North, Carolina North trails
After last week’s special meeting of the Carolina North trails and Advisory Committee held on November 21st, trail runners on UNC’s Carolina North have reason to be optimistic about the future of Pumpkin Loop. The University had previously announced its...
by admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Bolin Creek, Bolin Creek Wildlife
This week I have been surprised with the animals that just allow you to walk right up to them. The rut is about over, but this young buck doesn’t seem to realize that he is supposed to be skittish. Of course this is not “Big Daddy”..but I was...
by admin | Nov 11, 2011 | Bolin Creek, Bolin Creek paving controversy, Bolin Creek Watershed, Bolin Forest, Riparian buffers
This article by John N. Morris was published in the Carrboro Citizen on November 2, 2011. ♦ Well, it’s enough to restore your faith in reasoned discussion and democracy! After a healthy debate for more than a year about whether the OWASA easement along Bolin Creek in...
by admin | Nov 2, 2011 | Bolin Forest
Inspired by leaders Salli Benedict and Randee Haven O’Donnell, over 20 intrepid explorers discover the treasures of Bolin Creek on a perfect November afternoon. Below is the yoga tree identified by Salli Benedict. Above and below, the Castlebury Mill...
