Our Events
TLC strives to provide a variety of free events that provide everyone with the opportunity to explore the outdoors. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about upcoming events, or browse below.
Events
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Birdsong and Blooms
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin us to take in the spring beauty of White Pines Nature Preserve! Join TLC Trail Guide Mary Abrams on a meander through White Pines Nature Preserve! The preserve will be filled with the songs of our resident birds and early migrators as we discover the first blooms of spring on the cool slopes of the Deep and Rocky […]
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Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
Johnston Mill Main Entrance 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome join TLC for an invigorating speed hike to wake up your Saturday morning! This hike is led by one of our wonderful Trail Guides and will have a goal pace of 20 minutes per mile for about 3 miles. Explore Johnston Mill and see what all you can find while keeping your heart healthy […]
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Fungal Foray at Horton Grove
Horton Grove Nature Preserve 7360 Jock Rd, Bahama, NC, United StatesJoin the Triangle Mycological Society for a Fungal Foray! We'll explore various habitats and cover fungus types throughout the preserve, seeking to discover a diverse array of fungal species. Our findings will be documented in iNaturalist, so we encourage you to download the mobile app if you wish to participate in this citizen science project. […]
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Moth Night
Brumley South Nature Preserve 3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin TLC, in partnership with Backyard Butterflies, for a night of mothing! We'll gather around glowing sheets and UV lights to see what nighttime wonders flutter by. This event is perfect for all ages and experience levels — whether you're a seasoned moth lover or just curious to learn more. Become a citizen scientist by […]
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Get Wild: Pollinator Power!
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC for a family friendly pollination exploration! Pollinators run the world! As the first blooms of spring arrive, so do their pollinators. Meet us at Williamson Nature Preserve's pollinator garden to learn about the special role of butterflies, bees, and more. Explore why pollinators matter with kid-focused nature games and learn to see the world […]
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Friday Under the Stars
Three Bears (Private Preserve) Creedmoor, NC, United StatesCome join us for our astronomical series: Friday Under the Stars! Raleigh Astronomy Club will be hosting a monthly night sky viewing session at one of our private sites that will only be open for this event. The old site for Three Bears Acres will be the perfect location for star viewing fun so bring […]
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First Saturday Birding at Brumley
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome join us for our First Saturday birding hike at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! Did you know that Brumley North is the #2 Hotspot for birding in the state? […]
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Birding with Wake Audubon
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC and Wake Audubon for this wonderful birding walk! Our wonderful partners at Wake Audubon have joined TLC to lead a hike on the second Friday of each month […]
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Wild Ideas: You Are A Force For Nature
NC Museum of Art 1950 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesSave the date! Wild Ideas April 2026 TLC invites you to join us at the NC Museum of Art for our annual Wild Ideas event! This year, community partners and […]
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Puppy Savvy Hike
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesBring your furry friend on an exploration of Brumley Nature Preserve! Come hike with other dog lovers, practice training on the trail, and learn how to safeguard the nature conservation […]
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Rhodo Ramble and Flower Hill Cleanup
Flower Hill Nature Preserve 9038 Flower Hill Rd, Middlesex, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a ramble through the rhododendrons! In partnership with the Johnston County annual Countywide Cleanup, TLC Senior Land Manager East, Patrick Boleman, will lead a volunteer trash clean […]
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Bluestem Partner Walk
Bluestem Conservation Cemetery 1900 Hurdle Mills Rd,, Cedar Grove, NC, United StatesJoin us for a slow-and-easy walk around Bluestem Conservation Cemetery! TLC Trail Guides Margot and Steve will guide you along this special property to explore some of their favorite plants, trees, critters […]
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Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, you will be contacted by email for a call on cancellation or postponement. At our Williamson and Brumley South Nature Preserves, due to the multi-use trail systems, we close the trails to the public if there has been rain to try and prevent erosion and detrimental impact. Please note that this event falls under this category and will be cancelled if the trails are closed.
