Since 1983, Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) has protected over 26,000 acres of land in the Triangle. About 42% of that protected acreage is safeguarded through conservation easements. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values. TLC holds conservation easements in perpetuity. “Perpetuity is basically a forever […]
By Bo Howes, Director of Conservation, West Over 10 years ago, I had the privilege of sitting in our interviews for a new employee. Margaret Sands was interviewed to be our new Outreach and Events Coordinator. She had fantastic conservation experience and an educational background in environmental work. I wasn’t as sold on her events […]
TLC land conservation work is supporting the Triangle agricultural community by working with landowners to protect vital farmland from rising development pressures. Learn about three of our farm partners that are making it their mission to close the gap in food insecurity in Triangle communities.
Twenty-eight acres of mature pine, hardwood forest, and streambanks along a tributary of Marks Creek are now permanently protected. This beautiful property sits beside existing county-owned open space, creating one continuous stretch of conserved land and offering room for a future greenway that could one day link Turnipseed Nature Preserve to Triangle Land Conservancy’s 447-acre Williamson Preserve.
Under the cover of darkness, a hidden world comes to life at Brumley Nature Preserve. Learn about a TLC fan-favorite event: Moth Night.
TLC staff joined partners and community members to celebrate the ribbon cutting for a new boat access on the Deep River State Trail in Moncure, NC.
Fullsteam’s Brumley Forest Baltic Porter is more than just a beer — it’s a celebration of slowing down, exploring the land, and supporting local farmers and forests.
October 20-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week! Learn about how you can protect the land you love for generations to come.
DURHAM, NC (October 14, 2025) — Triangle Land Conservancy and the Duke Forest at Duke University are working together on a major stream restoration project along New Hope Creek. Funded by members of the Duke Forest community and the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, the project also includes the establishment of a conservation easement. […]
From tackling Chinese privet to planting native species, TriWild volunteers are helping local ecosystems thrive again. Learn about the program’s roots and how you can get involved!
