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Prospects Improve to Conserve Slopes of Little Creek
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...
UNC asks for input on proposed Carolina North trail changes
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 intention to...
Fall wildlife along Bolin Creek by Mary Sonis
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 still rather amused by...
The best choice for Bolin Creek
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...
Discovering Bolin Creek Treasures
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 site.
Carrboro Candidates take positions on paving
Four candidates are competing for three seats of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on election day, Tuesday November 8. This is second in a series of reports on interviews conducted by Friends of Bolin Creek with the Carrboro candidates. Question: Recently, there has...