This summer, TLC brought on a communications intern, Laura Whaling, to work with us on communications, and help with the TLC blog and newsletter. Laura is a Journalism major and political science minor at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. This summer she has worked beside Communications Manager Diana Hackenburg and aided her in […]
On Thursday, August 27th, Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) will present the Conservation for All Farm Tour in partnership with the Conservation Trust of North Carolina (CTNC), Transplanting Traditions Community Farm, and the Orange County Partnership for Young Children. The tour will be held at TLC’s J. Logan and Elinor Moore Irvin Nature Preserve in Orange County […]
This summer, TLC staff and volunteers have had the pleasure of getting to know Duncan Dodson. Duncan is studying environmental science at Duke University and joined TLC this summer through the Stanback Internship Program. Duncan hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he spent many formative years as a Boy Scout. “I basically got to experience 12 […]
In August 1992, Margaret Baker Reid donated a conservation easement to Triangle Land Conservancy for 1.4 acres of her property in Raleigh to become a Wildflower Garden. This beautiful and unique property is currently owned by Mr. Robert Mackintosh. Yesterday, Laura Stroud (Conservation & Stewardship Associate) and I went to the property for its annual […]
“Water is the future.” Bobby Branch, a conservation easement donor, made this remark on a recent visit to his farm in Chatham County. Forested buffers on his properties filter water entering Tick Creek, a tributary of the Rocky River and part of the Cape Fear River Basin. The Rocky River Safeguarding water quality is critically […]
Thank you so much for supporting TLC’s land conservation work. Your donations this spring helped us exceed the $26,000 matching challenge! In fact, you and more than 100 others contributed more than TWICE that amount for clean water, natural habitats, local farms and food, and connecting people with nature! All of us at TLC greatly […]
A native Utahn, Clea Major moved to North Carolina to attend school at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Recently, Clea joined Triangle Land Conservancy's staff as the Donor Database Manager. We have enjoyed getting to know Clea these past few weeks and we are excited to introduce her to the whole TLC […]
Susan Reda, local foodie and Development & Communications Director for Learning Outside, shares with us another seasonal recipe perfect for including little chefs. Easy Cheese Zucchini Squares are tasty for dinner or as a snack. They also help use up some of summer's seemingly endless bounty of zucchini! By Susan Reda Learning Outside’s Learning Garden […]
Today, I got to experience first-hand how much TLC ROCKS by joining volunteers and staff in moving ROCK. How much ROCK does TLC ROCK? About 8 tons, or roughly the equivalent of a heavy hippo. All of this work was being done to help improve your next visit to TLC's Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve. […]
Wells Fargo has been named the Corporate Conservation Partner of the Year by North Carolina’s 24 local land trusts for its commitment to environmental sustainability. Wells Fargo was nominated for the award by Triangle Land Conservancy, North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, and Sandhills Area Land Trust. The land trusts jointly presented the award to Wells […]
