Oak Hill Community Park & Forest
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Help Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina save a 660-acre tract of land from subdivision! Be a part of saving Morganton's backyard with this once in a lifetime opportunity. Your signature helps us get one step closer to making this project a reality!
Property Summary
- 660 acres of undeveloped forest and open agricultural fields in Oak Hill
- $3 million project cost ($585,575 already secured in pledges from private donors)
- Currently under purchase option by Foothills Conservancy
- Less than one mile from three public schools: Oak Hill Elementary, Table Rock Middle School, and Freedom High School
- Less than 10 minutes from Western Piedmont Community College and the NC School for Science and Math
- Less than 10 minutes from downtown Morganton
Potential Uses (see map)
- A hub for education and outdoor classrooms
- Public outdoor recreation
- Connectivity to the Fonta Flora State Trail and the City of Morganton Greenway
- Prime farmland soils for community supported agriculture (100 +/- acres)
- Forest restoration activities and education
- Archaeological exploration
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