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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Spring Serenity Walk
Flower Hill Nature Preserve 9038 Flower Hill Rd, Middlesex, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a beautiful morning at Flower Hill! Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a spring walk and listen for the arrival of migrating birds. Along the way we […]
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Women’s Social Hike
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin TLC for a women's social hike! Join other nature-loving women for a 1.5-hour hike in Johnston Mill Preserve at a moderate pace -- not speedy, not slow, just moderate. […]
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Canceled 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 […]
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Postponed 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 […]
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Postponed 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 […]
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Pines of the Piedmont
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin TLC on a gorgeous morning hike among the pines! Along the way you'll meander through this unique ecosystem and learn more about the five pines you can find at […]
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Postponed Get Wild: Creek Critters!
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a family friendly creek critter exploration! Streams are teeming with hidden life! Discover the creatures that live beneath the surface with a hands-on investigation of the piedmont stream that runs through Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. Learn about their unique adaptations and what these little critters tell us about stream health! Get Wild! Hikes and activities are most appropriate […]
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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 at our Williamson Nature Preserve. Join this wonderful morning stroll and see what birds you can find. This hike will be just under 2 miles […]
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Saturday Birding at Brumley
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome join us for our Saturday birding hike at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! Did you know that Brumley North is the #2 Hotspot for birding in the state? Our Brumley Birding hike will be led by co-members of both TLC and the New Hope Bird Alliance. We will meander on an easy 1.5 mile […]
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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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Family Friendly Night Hike
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesExplore the wonders of Williamson Nature Preserve at night! As dusk falls, we’ll set out along the Two Pond and Pine Warbler Trails to investigate the sights and sounds of the forest after sunset. Participants will discover fun facts about our local nocturnal critters and explore how your senses adjust to navigating in the dark. […]
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Volunteer Appreciation Cookout
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin us at Williamson Nature Preserve in celebration of you! We invite you to help us celebrate and appreciate all of the hard work that our volunteers have donated to TLC! We have accomplished so much this year and could not have done it without the dedication of community members like you. Please bring those […]
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.
