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TLC Trail Guide Margot Lester explores the spiritual and cultural role of turkey and black vultures.

Three prohibited roads and plans for a 2500-seat amphitheater violate the terms of a 1998 conservation easement.  HILLSBOROUGH, NC: Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) has filed a complaint in Orange County Superior Court to force Union Grove Farm to comply with the terms of a conservation easement put in place in perpetuity by the former owners […]

Celebrate National Nonprofit Day and learn how TLC has grown into a thriving land trust working to conserve vital natural spaces in the Triangle. Hear from Executive Director Sandy Sweitzer, whose decades-long nonprofit journey led her to TLC, and discover how your support powers conservation, education, and equitable access to land.

Hear from TLC’s 2025 Summer Education and Outreach Intern, Averi Belin, as she shares how her experience in the PINES program has shaped her future.

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.

Don’t let the summer heat keep you from enjoying the great outdoors! Take a look at some effective tips to help you stay cool, safe, and hydrated while exploring TLC preserves. Learn what essentials to pack, how to dress smart, and when to hit the trails to avoid peak heat.

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.

On June 14, over 230 attendees gathered at TLC’s inaugural Land & Harvest Festival at Williamson Preserve. The event showcased local food, live music, and a farmers market featuring five local farms. It also highlighted TLC’s Williamson Farm Program, which supports new farmers by providing affordable land access. The festival was a huge success in fostering community support for local agriculture and conservation.

Last updated: July 31, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.  In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Chantal, TLC is actively assessing the extent of flooding and storm-related damage across our nature preserves. The storm brought heavy rainfall and significant flooding to the western region of the Triangle, impacting trails and infrastructure on several of our properties. Our Stewardship […]

Triangle Land Conservancy has seen major progress in farmland preservation efforts in Chatham County, where momentum continues to grow thanks in large part to local government support and long-standing community ties to the land.  Now entering its second year, the Chatham County Organizational Support Grant—created by the county in 2024 to bolster agricultural conservation work—has […]