Pearson’s Falls & Glen is the top natural attraction in Polk County, NC, hosting over 30,000 visitors each year. We are a non-profit located in the foothills of Western North Carolina between the towns of Tryon and Saluda.
This historical botanical preserve is classified as a deciduous climax forest and nearly 300 acres. Featuring over 310 species of wildflowers and plants, including mosses, lichens, shrubs, and a vast variety of trees. Hike our Glen trail to the stunning Pearson’s Falls - a spectacular 90 foot waterfall.
Our Mission… is to preserve and protect; educate and collaborate; and to beautify and treasure.
What Remains
Keva Creative has been working tirelessly since December of 2024 to capture the story of our restoration. Watch the teaser now.
RE-OPENING UPDATES
photo by Glenn Brady
For nearly 100 years, the Tryon Garden Club’s has committed to preserving and conserving Pearson’s Falls & Glen, a biological preserve and Natural Heritage Site.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, much attention has gone into planning the restoration of the Glen. With the exception of the immediate removal of large debris in the wake of Helene, all work is being done in a way to minimize the impact on the fragile and rare ecology of the mature cove forest.
Special thanks to the Polk County Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Henderson County for their funding assistance in helping restore the Glen at Pearson’s Falls.
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Listen. Experience. Enjoy.
We are proud to be designated as a North Carolina National Heritage Site of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and a North Carolina Birding Trail Site.
Join Us
Established in 1928, the Tryon Garden Club is dedicated to promoting gardening and protecting wildflowers, birds, and wildlife. Its members, from diverse backgrounds, are united by a common interest in nature and fulfilling the club's mission to protect, beautify, and educate.
The Club is active in three main areas: Preserving and protecting Pearson’s Falls and Glen and making it accessible to the public; Civic beautification, which includes caring for the Tryon Depot Garden; and Education of its members and the wider community.
Whether you live in Tryon, Columbus, Saluda, Landrum, Flat Rock or farther afield, we warmly welcome new members to the Club.
