Crystal Cockman

Biography

Crystal Cockman is director of conservation for Three Rivers Land Trust, formerly The LandTrust for Central North Carolina, which focuses focus primarily on land protection and stewardship in the Uwharrie Region. In her free time she enjoys backpacking, hiking, reading, flyfishing, and pretty much anything outdoors.

Education

Bachelor of science and master of environmental management graduate of Duke University.

Expertise

Environment, land protection, Uwharries.

Stories by Crystal Cockman

Snowy owl invasion

As I write this article, temperatures are forecast to be in the low 70s later this week, so it’s unlikely we’ll have a white Christmas this year.



Uwharrie Trail extension and trailhead dedication Dec. 8

A new, 4-mile extension of the Uwharrie National Recreation Trail, along with a new trailhead, will be dedicated Dec. 8. The trailhead will be named in honor of Joe Moffitt, the founder and visionary...

Kayaking the South Yadkin

Looking for one more kayak trip before winter sets in? The South Yadkin feels remote, with rocky bluffs and a variety of wildlife – and it is right here in the Charlotte region. (Photo: Crystal...

The sphinx moth

A moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird? It’s true. And if you are lucky, you may see one in the Carolinas. (Photo: John Flannery)

Halloween hike and ghost stories in the Uwharries

The Uwharrie Mountains are home to numerous legends and ghost stories passed down through generations. An upcoming hike and storytelling event will take you into these mountains for an evening filled...