Narrow Ridge Center

At the heart of Narrow Ridge is our Earth literacy programs which emphasize: 1) immersion in nature as a deep reminder of who we are at the species level and as a means of nurturing a loving and reciprocal relationship between humans and the rest of the natural world, and 2) experiential learning in sustainable living as participants take up residence in a solar-powered lodge, engage in hands-on learning in the organic garden, assist on eco-building projects, and visit the eco-homes of members of the community land trust. Our programs promote a sense of wonder of and commitment to the natural world and community of life of which we are so privileged to be a part.

Narrow Ridge protects over 500 acres of rural Appalachian land. We demonstrate a variety of approaches to conservation including: our community land trusts where folks lease land from Narrow Ridge and agree to conservation restrictions, over 150 acres of wilderness that will never know human habitation, 10 acres of Natural Burial Preserve, and our recently initiated pollinator field and American Chestnut orchard.