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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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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Schenck Forest & Umstead Loop
Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin TLC on this special partner hike through Schenck Forest and Umstead State Park! Naturalist and TLC Trail guide, Julie Hall, will guide you on this 5-mile hike through Schenck Forest and a short section of the City of Raleigh Greenway to reach the Walton Farm. Mary Walton is looking forward to speaking with the […]
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Biomimicry: Nature as a Mentor
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve 7800 Holly Springs Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesLearn about biomimicry at Swift Creek Bluffs! Biomimicry (from the Greek bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is the practice of looking at how plants, animals, and ecosystems solve problems and then copying those designs to solve human challenges. It’s not about using nature as a resource (like cutting down trees for wood); […]
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Trail Talks with TLC: Williamson
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC staff for guided nature journaling at Williamson Nature Preserve! Slow down and connect with nature with Senior Volunteer and Outreach Associate, Amaya Horner! Amaya will give a brief history of Williamson Nature Preserve and talk about the types of programs that this working farm and public preserve offers. Then, we will navigate Two […]
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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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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.
