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River Society Giving Levels
Tulip Poplar, $1,500 - $2,499 The Tulip Poplar has been described as “the tallest and in many ways handsomest eastern forest tree.” It is present in both very young and very old forests, often reaching more than 400 years in age. Though known as Tulip Poplar, this tree is a relative of magnolias and is not closely related to true poplars. It's actual name is Tuliptree, but it is also known as Yellow Poplar, for the yellowish heartwood in older individuals. Tulip Poplar seeds are eaten by squirrels and songbirds. These trees are found throughout TLC’s region. Red Cedar, $2,500 - $4,999 The Red Cedar is aromatic and highly resistant to decay. For this reason, it is traditionally used for fence posts and hope chests. In the wild, the bluish fruits are consumed by more than 50 species of birds, including Northern Bobwhite and Mourning Dove, and also by opossums. The Red Cedar is found on moist sites along rivers as well as rocky ridges in TLC’s region. Winged Elm, $5,000 - $7,499 Winged Elm branches rise through the crown, and then bend in a sweeping manner toward the ground. This tree is graceful and feminine, with twigs that are slender and incredibly strong for their size. The twigs and limbs have “corky wings”, hence the name Winged Elm. Even though they are an understory species, they can grow to be more than 50 feet tall. Winged Elms are found growing in wet sites as well as dry, rocky ridges throughout TLC’s region. Bald Cypress, $7,500 - $9,999 Bald Cypress is found in swamps and along stream banks. Because most conifers are evergreen in our climate, the deciduous Bald Cypress is rare and inspires wonder in the natural world. The trunk of the tree develops buttresses that resemble flowing gowns as the tree matures. In standing water, root growths called “cypress knees” grow upward to the surface. The Gadwall and Mallard are a few of the animals that eat the seeds of Bald Cypress. A portion of a large Bald Cypress swamp community, uncommon outside of the coastal plain, can be found at Buffalo Creek Cypress Swamp, a 21-acre property protected by TLC through conservation easement in Wake County. White Pine, $10,000 and up The Eastern White Pine grows naturally throughout the North Carolina mountains. It is the largest conifer of eastern North America and has been known to reach heights more than 200 feet. A large part of the winter diet of red squirrels (Boomers) consists of the seed of Eastern White Pine. Although the White Pine is more common in cooler, moist climates, you can discover a remnant population of them at the TLC’s flagship property, White Pines Nature Preserve, located at the confluence of the Deep and Rocky rivers in Chatham County. {Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.}
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