People and Nature

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.

When we think of pollinators, honey bees usually steal the spotlight, but did you know North Carolina is home to over 500 species of native bees, plus a host of butterflies, beetles, birds, and even mammals that help keep our ecosystems blooming?

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 […]

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.

TLC’s photo contest is back! We had some incredible submissions last year, and we’re excited to kick off 2025 with an exciting new challenge and see our trails through your camera lenses. Read on for contest guidelines and how to enter.

TLC nature preserves are gorgeous this time of year! While winter hiking can be fun, it is important to dress properly for low temperatures and prepare yourself for winter weather conditions.

In an environment where non-profits are often perceived as working in silos, CORRAL Riding Academy and TLC demonstrated the power of synergy by pooling resources and expertise to create a more substantial impact on the community.

On Wednesday, October 23, Triangle Land Conservancy and partner organizations welcomed over 200 community members to our annual Wild Ideas event held at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Centering each Wild Ideas around a public benefit of conservation, this year’s event – titled Habitats: Our Home – focused on what we as a community can do to protect local wildlife and natural spaces together.

Did you know volunteers help keep TLC trails running? Since Brumley Preserve’s beginning volunteers from Triangle Off-Road Cyclists have made it possible to open and maintain trail for both hikers and bikers to enjoy. Learn more about this partnership here.