By Susan Reda, Development & Communications for Learning Outside We are fortunate to have several Farmers’ Markets conveniently located in our area and I promise you that many of the vendors’ tables are laden with spring greens! Swiss chard, arugula, spinach, and multiple varieties of lettuces. I recommend purchasing several bags of different greens to […]
While it may not have its own symbol like the easter bunny, santa claus, or even a chubby little cupid, we think National Land Trust Day is great event to celebrate, especially, if you love the outdoors, clean water, and fresh food! Land Trusts: Finding Solitude, Safety in Conserved Spaces from Our State Magazine on Vimeo. We've […]
The Spring 2015 issue of Conservation Connections highlighted the different ways TLC works to connect people with nature, including through partnerships with local organizationse. We will be expanding upon those profiles through posts here on The Dirt starting with this spotlight on Learning Outside! Spotlight on… Learning Outside Location: TLC’s J. Logan and Elinor Moore […]
Sandy Sweitzer joined TLC back in 2013 as the Director of Development and officially became the organization's Executive Director in early April. The Triangle Business Journal featured Sandy in their “People on the Move” section on April 24th. We are sharing the whole profile here on “The Dirt” to help you get to know Sandy […]
April 24, 2015 Raleigh, NC – Triangle Land Conservancy has received a $58,975 grant to continue its efforts to protect and enhance regional waterways and the environment. The grant is part of the Water Resources Fund, a $10 million commitment from Duke Energy. Triangle Land Conservancy’s 613-acre Brumley Forest Nature Preserve is one of the largest […]
It’s often said, “When it rains, it pours.” Well, on Tuesday, we were able to put on a positive spin on that old adage because when it REALLY rains, people POUR in to hear about the things they can do when the weather is nice! Of course, I’m talking about the amazing turnout we had […]
A few years ago, I packed my bags and moved to Bloomington, Indiana for graduate school. An eager student, I couldn’t wait to start my classes, especially my first elective, a wetlands biology and restoration class with lab. I had very little experience studying and spending time in these unique ecosystems as most of the […]
This week, we’re excited to bring you a recipe by Susan Reda from Learning Outside, a TLC partner organization providing outdoor environmental education experiences at TLC’s J. Logan and Elinor Moore Irvin Nature Preserve in Orange County. If you attended the December grand trail opening event at Horton Grove, you may have even gotten a […]
(Before going outside…) People in industrialized countries, on average, now spend approximately 93 percent of their time indoors. Some sources I found claim that Americans on average spend up to 98% of their indoors, meaning as little as 30 minutes a day are spent outside. While this certainly isn’t true of everyone, and time […]
