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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Take a Child Outside Pollinator Adventure
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC and Trail Mommas for a Pollinator Adventure! Join us for a Take A Child Outside adventure along a portion of the Walnut Way Trail at Williamson Preserve as […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mindfulness Walk at Johnston Mill
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin us for a mindful walk at beautiful Johnston Mill Preserve! This forest bathing style meditation does not require clearing your mind of thoughts, sitting motionless, or focusing on […]
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Natural and Human History of White Pines
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin TLC to explore the unique history and ecosystem of White Pines Nature Preserve! This 3.5 mile hike will focus on the identification and natural history of pine species found, […]
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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 […]
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Family Friendly Night Hike
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesBridge along Old Creedmoor trail. Photo by Don Kinney Explore the wonders of Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve at night! As dusk falls, we’ll set out along the Lizard's Loop Trail […]
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Morning Hike at White Pines
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a beautiful morning at White Pines! TLC Trail Guide Cara C. will guide you along the River, White Pines, and Deep Bluffs trails for a 3-mile hike […]
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Hidden in Plain Sight
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin TLC to discover what may be hidden in plain sight along the trails at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. We will look for signs and clues to what lies beneath […]
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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 […]
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Meet Your Plant Neighbors
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for an exploration of plants at White Pines Nature Preserve! Which plants do we live amongst? What are their names? What are their stories? On this hike, we'll […]
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Get Wild: FALLing for Trees!
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for this family friendly exploration of the wonderful world of trees! Trail Guide Donna Agnew will lead families on a romp through Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve to explore […]
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.