Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) is proud to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors. Michelle Nowlin, John Narron, and Dr. Zakiya Leggett bring a wealth of experience, passion, and diverse perspectives that will strengthen TLC’s work as we continue to protect and care for land and water in the Triangle. Michelle Nowlin Michelle Nowlin […]
TLC Trail Guide Margot Lester explores the spiritual and cultural role of turkey and black vultures.
In Spring 2025, TLC, Eno River Association, and Bluestem Community NC partnered to protect the 87-acre Bluestem Conservation Cemetery through a conservation easement. Margot Lester, TLC Trail Guide and multi-hyphenate Bluestem volunteer, shares the importance of conserving this magical place – both for its natural habitats and wildlife and the people who are connected to it.
The North Carolina Conservation Tax Credit has returned to once again reward landowners who choose to preserve farmland, forestland, wildlife habitat, and other valuable landscapes. Thanks to actions from the General Assembly, the program is back for qualifying donations made in 2025 and 2026.
Williamson Preserve’s street address has changed! The street where the nature preserve’s main visitor parking entrance can now be found at 4409 Old Country Mial Road in Raleigh.
In a unique agreement, three North Carolina-based conservation groups will permanently protect Bluestem Conservation Cemetery, the first conservation cemetery in central North Carolina and one of only 13 such cemeteries in the country. Bluestem Community has donated a conservation easement to Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) and Eno River Association that will protect the 87-acre preserve […]
Around the world, pollinators – such as bees, birds, bats, butterflies, and beetles – help pollinate crops, and in exchange they receive energy and protection. However, the world’s pollinators, and therefore the foods we love, are under threat.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners made a landmark investment in the future of agriculture and working lands across the county at their March 3rd, 2025 meeting, voting to adopt a new conservation easement policy establishing an “Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Fund” as well as updating the county’s existing “Farmland Preservation Ordinance.”
Brumley and Williamson Preserves offer both hiking only and multi-use trails. Occasionally, these preserves close due to weather-related events in order to protect pathways from erosion. Preserve visitors can help protect these spaces by respecting trail closures.
Education & Outreach Intern Ella Howie describes her work on TLC’s trail accessibility project – which uses the Birdability scoring system to rate and describe trails.
