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SUMMARY:Women's Social Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC for a women's social hike!\nJoin other nature-loving women for a 1.5-hour hike in Johnston Mill Preserve at a moderate pace -- not speedy\, not slow\, just moderate.  On this hike\, you will experience a range of forest types while walking along New Hope Creek\, which meanders through the northeast portion of the preserve. \nThis is a free event\, but preregistration is required. \n \nIf registration for this event is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here.  \n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/womens-social-hike-3
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Nature Preserve\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Social,Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132601Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC on an exploration of Swift Creek Bluffs to see what's in bloom!\nCome and explore the ephemeral beauties and early bloomers that carpet the preserve this time of year with TLC Trail Guide Mary Abrams. You are encouraged to bring plant ID guides and have apps such as iNaturalist and Seek downloaded to your mobile device for extra help identifying your findings. We will walk less than 1 mile\, but the climb up the stairway to heaven will provide a challenge—and reward us with great views. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\nDue to the size of the parking lot\, we will keep the hiking group small and ask that you register by vehicle rather than individual. Feel free to bring guests but please carpool to ensure we have enough space in the parking lot.\n\n\n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out this waitlist form by March 11th at 10am.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We will have masks available if you would like to wear one during an event. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/spring-wildflower-hike
LOCATION:Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve\, 7800 Holly Springs Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260224T215347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T215347Z
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC to explore the wonders of Williamson Nature Preserve at night!\nAs dusk falls\, we’ll set out along the Two Pond and Pine Warbler Trails to investigate the sights and sounds of the forest after the sunset.  Participants will discover fun facts about our local nocturnal critters and explore how your senses adjust to navigating in the dark. \n \nThis is a free\, family-friendly event\, but preregistration is required. \n \nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by March 16th at noon. 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/family-friendly-night-hike
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T212505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T152037Z
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SUMMARY:Birding with Wake Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC and Wake Audubon for this wonderful birding walk!\nOur 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 around the Two Pond Loop at the preserve. Please wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but pre-registration is required.\n\n \n\n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by March 12th at 10am.\nInclement 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.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/birding-with-wake-audubon-4
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T205306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T154643Z
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SUMMARY:Poles and Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational hike about plants and hiking poles!\nDuring this hike you’ll join TLC Trail Guide\, Nancy\, to learn how and when to set the length of your poles\, the most efficient way to grip your poles\, and how to decide what features you want in your hiking poles.  Along the way\, TLC Trail Guide\, Dale\, will point out local tree and plant species you will see throughout the preserve. This is a great hike to build on both your hiking pole and plant ID skills!\n\nThis will be a moderate 2-3 mile hike over variable terrain\, stopping periodically for educational moments. Another big thank you to Great Outdoor Provision Company and LEKI for letting us borrow poles for you to try\, but if you have a pair already\, please bring them! This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\n \n\n\n\n \nIf registration for this event is full\, please fill out our waitlist form here\, but March 6th at noon. \n \n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/poles-and-plants-2
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Nature Preserve\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Social,Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T204222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150157Z
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Birding at Brumley
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our First Saturday birding hike at our Brumley North Nature Preserve!\nDid 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 hike over about 2 hours with many stops along the way. Please wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\n\n\n \nIf registration is full\, please fill out our waitlist form here by March 6th at noon.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/first-saturday-birding-at-brumley-2
LOCATION:Brumley North Nature Preserve\, 3620 Old State Highway 10\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150047Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our astronomical series: Friday Under the Stars!\nRaleigh 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 a blanket or chair and we will see you there!\n\nBecause this is a private preserve\, we ask that you leave furry friends at home. We suggest that you bring a picnic blanket or chair to stargaze in\, a red flashlight\, warm layers\, and snacks and a water bottle. Please remember to pack anything that you bring in\, back out with you and we can’t wait to see you amongst the stars! This is a free event\, but preregistration is required. Make sure to save your spot below!\n\n\n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by March 5th.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/friday-under-the-stars-2
LOCATION:Three Bears (Private Preserve)\, Creedmoor\, NC\, 27522\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T211004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145920Z
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SUMMARY:Early Spring Meander at Swift Creek Bluffs
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll through the calming scenery of Swift Creek Bluffs!\nWith a focus on looking for signs of spring\, we will saunter rather than power-walk through the woods. Join TLC Trail Guide and naturalist\, Julie Hall\, to walk slowly for 1.5 miles and stop for moments of silence to appreciate the nourishing wonder and beauty of nature!  You will have an opportunity to hike up the "Stairway to Heaven" and take in the lush hardwood canopy and meandering Swift Creek below\, while sitting on a bench at the top of the 100-ft bluffs. \n\nThis is a free event\, but preregistration is required. Due to the size of the parking lot\, we will keep the hiking group small and ask that you register by vehicle rather than individual. Feel free to bring guests but please carpool to ensure we have enough space in the parking lot.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out this waitlist form by February 26th.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We will have masks available if you would like to wear one during an event. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/winter-wonderland-at-swift-creek-bluffs
LOCATION:Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve\, 7800 Holly Springs Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154958Z
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SUMMARY:Get Wild: Let's Explore Lichens!
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us for a family friend Lichen Exploration hike!\nLet's get to likin' lichen on this ramble through the swift creek bottomlands. Come explore the special symbiosis that lichens use to live\, and learn about the different kinds of lichens in the piedmont woods around us.\n\nPlay some nature games\, build your skills of observation by entering their teeny tiny world\, and start to notice the lichen all around you!\n\nGet Wild! Hikes and activities are most appropriate for 5 years and up. Wear layers and bring a water bottle. Please register all members of the family attending\, including children and adults.\n\nThis is a free event\, but pre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nIf registration is full for this hike\, please email Meera Butalia at mbutalia@triangleland.org to be added to the waitlist.\n\nPlease remember to wear good walking shoes and bring a full water bottle. The parking area is very limited so please carpool with your guests if you can. Please make sure to let us know if your plans have changed so that we can admit anyone on the waitlist! Below are current event policies:\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We will have masks available if you would like to wear one during an event. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.\n\nInclement 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. You will also be contacted by email if the event is capable of being held\, but the trails are closed.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/get-wild-lets-explore-lichens
LOCATION:Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve\, 7800 Holly Springs Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Meera Butalia":MAILTO:mbutalia@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145333Z
UID:10000011-1772283600-1772290800@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Nature Connection Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mindful stroll around Williamson Nature Preserve!\nDeepen your connection with nature on a slow-and-easy ramble around the Two Pond Loop Trail with certified interpretive naturalist and environmental educator Margot Lester. This session includes sense-sharpening\, mindfulness and nature journaling activities to help us slow down and reconnect with the natural world. Come dressed for the weather and uneven terrain. Bring a water bottle\, your curiosity and — if you want to journal — your favorite writing materials. This excursion counts towards the NC-EE Criteria II\, III or continuing ed hours.  This event is free\, but preregistration is required.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 26th.\n\nInclement 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.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/nature-connection-walk
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145016Z
UID:10000012-1772269200-1772276400@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
DESCRIPTION:Come join TLC for an invigorating speed hike to wake up your Saturday morning!\nThis 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\, and socializing on trail. This is a free event but preregistration is required.\n\n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 26th.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We will have masks available if you would like to wear one during an event. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/speed-hike-at-johnston-mill-3
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Main Entrance\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Excercise,Health,Hike,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T210012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T170854Z
UID:10000025-1771678800-1771686000@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Ramble
DESCRIPTION: \nLet's take a slow walk-through Bluestem's woodland habitat and learn to identify Piedmont tree species!\nJoin Coker Arboretum Curator\, Geoffrey Neal\, and TLC Trail Guide and Interpretive Naturalist\, Margot Lester\, on an informal walk to identify Piedmont tree species. We will use leaf arrangement and shapes\, branching patterns\, fruits and cones\, bark and twigs to help us with identification. We'll also share common and scientific names\, other tree insights\, and sneak in some non-tree species\, too.\n\nCome dressed for the weather and uneven terrain and bring a full water bottle. Depending on your goals for the class\, you might also want to bring a notebook and binoculars. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n*If registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here. \nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We will have masks available if you would like to wear one during an event. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.\n\n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/winter-tree-id-ramble
LOCATION:Bluestem Conservation Cemetery\, 1900 Hurdle Mills Rd\,\, Cedar Grove\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144809Z
UID:10000013-1771581600-1771588800@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Trail Talks with TLC: Brumley North
DESCRIPTION:Get a special look at TLC's work on this staff led hike series!\nJoin TLC Senior Land Manager West\, Nick Adams\, on an exploration of Brumley North Nature Preserve. Learn about TLC land management practices within the various habitats of Brumley North that have made this preserve a popular spot for birders! This will be a moderate hike that will take you along the Cemetery Connector trail\, Dairy Farm trail\, and Stony Creek. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 18th.\n\nInclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather\, you will be contacted by email for a call on cancellation or postponement.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.\n\n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/trail-talks-with-tlc-brumley-north
LOCATION:Brumley North Nature Preserve\, 3620 Old State Highway 10\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260202T175940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144412Z
UID:10000033-1771497000-1771502400@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Women's Social Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC for a women's social hike!\nJoin other nature-loving women for a 1.5-hour hike in Johnston Mill Preserve at a moderate pace -- not speedy\, not slow\, just moderate.  On this hike\, you will experience a range of forest types while walking along New Hope Creek\, which meanders through the northeast portion of the preserve. \n Trail Guide Nancy will provide hot drinks at the end of the hike. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required. \n \nIf registration for this event is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here.  \n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/womens-social-hike-2
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Nature Preserve\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Social,Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T143933Z
UID:10000014-1771059600-1771066800@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Love Nature\, Love Self
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Valentine's Day for a mindfulness hike among the pines!\nTLC Trail Guide Cara C. invites you to White Pines Nature Preserve to show your love and appreciation for nature! We will spend the morning learning tools for making observations while spending time in nature. This will be a moderate\, 2.5-mile hike\, making stops along the way to engage in mindfulness practices on trail. This is a free event\, but registration is required.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 12th.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/love-nature-love-self
LOCATION:White Pines Nature Preserve\, 548 S Rocky River Rd\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T192621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T192927Z
UID:10000020-1771027200-1771199999@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Love Bird Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Fly Away With TLC! Explore our trails to find a love bird on Valentine's Day weekend! \nLocal pottery artist Courtney Pernell and owner of Bayleaf market is a TLC supporter and is excited to merge her passions for trails\, nature\, and pottery to share that love with the wider community.  We invite the community to show your love for nature on Valentine's Day weekend  with a special outdoor scavenger hunt. From Saturday\, February 14 through Sunday\, February 15\, visitors to TLC's seven public nature preserves can search for her handmade pottery “love birds.” along the trails.  If you are lucky enough to find one\, it becomes our gift to you! \n\nWe ask that once you find a pottery bird\, snap a picture of it on the trail and post it to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #hikeTLC and #pottercourt. Please limit your pottery gift to one per person. \n\nThis fun event coincides with the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 13 – 16)\, a global community science event that takes place each February and encourages people to observe and record bird sightings wherever they are. As you search for the clay creations\, you may also spot the real birds that winter at TLC preserves or call these spaces home.  \n\n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/love-bird-scavenger-hunt
LOCATION:TLC Public Nature Preserves
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T143136Z
UID:10000016-1770969600-1770978600@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count with Bo Howes
DESCRIPTION:UCAN and TLC Birding outing\, September 2025. Photo by Aniya Bourne. \nJoin TLC for this global birding event and community science project!\nTLC Director of Conservation West\, Bo Howes\, will lead a bird walk around Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. We will meander for over 2 hours\, watching and listening for local bird species along the way. Make sure to have the eBird or Merlin mobile apps downloaded to contribute your findings to the Great Backyard Bird count and help scientists better understand global bird populations and their migration patterns.\n\nThe Great Backyard Bird Count is a yearly\, inter-organizational effort between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Each February\, they invite people to spend time in their favorite local places to observe and learn about the birds around them.\n\nWe welcome birders of all experience levels! Please remember to wear good walking shoes\, bring a full water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 11th. \nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.\n\nInclement 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. You will also be contacted by email if the event is capable of being held\, but the trails are closed. \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-with-bo-howes
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Nature Preserve\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154310Z
UID:10000015-1770969600-1770978600@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Wake Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC and Wake Audubon for this wonderful birding walk!\nOur 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 around the Two Pond Loop at the preserve. Please wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but pre-registration is required.\n\n\n\n \nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 11th.\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.\n\nInclement 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.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/birding-with-wake-audubon-3
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T151922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T185805Z
UID:10000018-1770458400-1770465600@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Poles and Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational hike about plants and hiking poles!\nDuring this hike you’ll join TLC Trail Guide\, Nancy\, to learn how and when to set the length of your poles\, the most efficient way to grip your poles\, and how to decide what features you want in your hiking poles.  Along the way\, TLC Trail Guide\, Dale\, will point out local tree and plant species you will see throughout the preserve. This is a great hike to build on both your hiking pole and plant ID skills!\n\nThis will be a moderate 2-3 mile hike over variable terrain\, stopping periodically for educational moments. Another big thank you to Great Outdoor Provision Company and LEKI for letting us borrow poles for you to try\, but if you have a pair already\, please bring them! This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\n \n\n \n\n \nIf registration for this event is full\, please fill out our waitlist form here\, by February 5th. \n \n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/poles-and-plants
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Nature Preserve\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Social,Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T152020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180307Z
UID:10000019-1770400800-1770411600@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Friday Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our astronomical series: Friday Under the Stars!\nRaleigh 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 a blanket or chair and we will see you there!\n\nBecause this is a private preserve\, we ask that you leave furry friends at home. We suggest that you bring a picnic blanket or chair to stargaze in\, a red flashlight\, warm layers\, and snacks and a water bottle. Please remember to pack anything that you bring in\, back out with you and we can’t wait to see you amongst the stars! This is a free event\, but preregistration is required. Make sure to save your spot below!\n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here.\n\nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/friday-under-the-stars
LOCATION:Three Bears (Private Preserve)\, Creedmoor\, NC\, 27522\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T150736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200526Z
UID:10000010-1769850000-1769857200@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
DESCRIPTION:Come join TLC for an invigorating speed hike to wake up your Saturday morning!\nThis 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\, and socializing on trail. This is a free event but preregistration is required.\n\n \n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/speed-hike-at-johnston-mill-2
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Main Entrance\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Excercise,Health,Hike,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20260114T205826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T205826Z
UID:10000024-1768656600-1768663800@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Birding Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC for a family friend birding bonanza!\nWinter is a great time to do some bird-watching in North Carolina\, as many northern species escape the cold by migrating to our forests and backyards. Join us as we learn about the feathered residents of our winter forests by playing bird-themed games\, investigating bird behavior\, and testing our bird-spotting skills!\n\nGet Wild! Hikes and activities are most appropriate for 5 years and up. Wear layers and bring a water bottle. Please register all members of the family attending\, including children and adults.\n\nThis is a free event\, but pre-registration is required.\nIf online registration is closed\, email Meera Butalia to be added to the registration list. \nCurrent Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive\, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated\, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms\, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding.\n\nInclement 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
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/birding-bonanza
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T210852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213252Z
UID:10000008-1767945600-1767954600@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Wake Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC and Wake Audubon for this wonderful birding walk!\nOur 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 around the Two Pond Loop at the preserve. Please wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but pre-registration is required.\n\n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/birding-with-wake-audubon-2
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T210754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213303Z
UID:10000007-1767429000-1767438000@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:First Saturday Birding at Brumley
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our First Saturday birding hike at our Brumley North Nature Preserve!\nDid 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 hike over about 2 hours with many stops along the way. Please wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/first-saturday-birding-at-brumley
LOCATION:Brumley North Nature Preserve\, 3620 Old State Highway 10\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T210603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T210630Z
UID:10000006-1766826000-1766833200@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
DESCRIPTION:Come join TLC for an invigorating speed hike to wake up your Saturday morning!\nThis 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\, and socializing on trail. This is a free event but preregistration is required.\n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by December 23rd.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/speed-hike-at-johnston-mill
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Main Entrance\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T210415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T210503Z
UID:10000005-1766307600-1766318400@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the winter season with TLC!\nJoin a TLC Trail Guide on this bird walk at Brumley North Nature Preserve to celebrate the winter solstice! This will be a 1.7-mile hike at a leisurely pace around the Dairy Farm and Cedar Grove trails. Stops will be made along the way at the lakes\, meadows\, creeks\, and wetlands around the preserve to see what birds we can find!\n\nPlease wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required.\n \nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here by December 18th.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/winter-solstice-bird-walk
LOCATION:Brumley North Nature Preserve\, 3620 Old State Highway 10\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T210250Z
UID:10000004-1765632600-1765639800@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Get Wild: Hibernation Station!
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC for a family friendly hibernation exploration!\nCome explore Brumley Nature Preserve's new Play Space and learn about all the ways critters of the Piedmont hunker down for the winter. We’ll discover signs of winter on a short nature walk\, prepare for the season of hibernation by making some winter shelter of your own\, and make a winter leaves lantern craft to burn candles through those longgg winter nights!\n\nGet Wild! Hikes and activities are most appropriate for 5 years and up. Bring sun protection\, a water bottle\, and shoes that can get muddy. Please register all members of the family attending\, including children and adults.\n\nThis is a free event\, but pre-registration is required:\n\n\n\nIf the event is full\, please email Meera Butalia at mbutalia@triangleland.org to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/get-wild-hibernation-station
LOCATION:Brumley South Nature Preserve\, 3055 New Hope Church Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Meera Butalia":MAILTO:mbutalia@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T205914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T205914Z
UID:10000003-1765526400-1765535400@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Wake Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC and Wake Audubon for this wonderful birding walk!\nOur 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 around the Two Pond Loop at the preserve. Please wear good walking shoes and layers\, bring a water bottle\, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event\, but pre-registration is required.\n\n\nIf registration is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here.
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/birding-with-wake-audubon
LOCATION:Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve\, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd\, Raleigh\, 27610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044813
CREATED:20251118T201813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T182939Z
UID:10000002-1765449000-1765454400@triangleland.org
SUMMARY:Women's Social Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join TLC for a women's social hike!\nJoin other nature-loving women for a 1.5-hour hike in Johnston Mill Preserve at a moderate pace -- not speedy\, not slow\, just moderate.  On this hike\, you will experience a range of forest types while walking along New Hope Creek\, which meanders through the northeast portion of the preserve. \n Trail Guide Nancy will provide hot drinks at the end of the hike. This is a free event\, but preregistration is required. \nIf registration for this event is full\, please fill out the waitlist form here. 
URL:https://triangleland.org/event/womens-social-hike
LOCATION:Johnston Mill Nature Preserve\, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Social,Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Amaya Horner":MAILTO:ahorner@triangleland.org
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