Hurricane Helene changed Pearson’s Falls & Glen forever.
A powerful surge of water over the falls flooded the glen, scouring more than 100 years of organic matter, trees, and boulders. Fallen trees, storm debris, and damage through the glen left behind an extraordinary challenge: how do you restore a fragile natural environment without compromising what you are trying to protect?
What followed was a 21-month journey of patient, painstaking restoration. Choosing conservation over convenience, staff, volunteers, and contractors worked largely by hand and with small equipment, carefully removing debris while protecting the fragile ecosystem beneath it. How the preserve was restored mattered as much as restoring it.
Through the people, history, and painstaking work behind the recovery, A New Path Forward explores a community’s commitment to carrying forward a legacy of stewardship entrusted to generations before them.
We're excited to share the trailer and stay tuned. This is just the beginning!