Triangle Land Conservancy

Friday Under the Stars
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Three Bears (Private Preserve), Creedmoor, NC, 27522, United States
Come 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 a blanket or chair and we will see you there!

Because 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!

If registration is full, please fill out the waitlist form here.

Current 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.

Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
2026-01-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Johnston Mill Main Entrance, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Come 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, and socializing on trail. This is a free event but preregistration is required.

If registration is full, please fill out the waitlist form

Birding Bonanza
2026-01-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, 27610, United States
Join TLC for a family friend birding bonanza!
Winter 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!

Get 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.

This is a free event, but pre-registration is required.
If online registration is closed, email Meera Butalia to be added to the registration list.
Current 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.

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

Birding with Wake Audubon
2026-01-09 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 10:30 | Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, 27610, United States
Join 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 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.

If registration is full, please fill out the waitlist form here.

First Saturday Birding at Brumley
2026-01-03 08:30 - 11:00 | Brumley North Nature Preserve, 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Come 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? 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.

Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
2025-12-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Johnston Mill Main Entrance, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Come 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, and socializing on trail. This is a free event but preregistration is required.

If registration is full, please fill out the waitlist form here by December 23rd.

Winter Solstice Bird Walk
2025-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Brumley North Nature Preserve, 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Welcome the winter season with TLC!
Join 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!

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.

If registration is full, please fill out the waitlist form here by December 18th.

Get Wild: Hibernation Station!
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Brumley South Nature Preserve, 3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join TLC for a family friendly hibernation exploration!
Come 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!

Get 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.

This is a free event, but pre-registration is required:

If the event is full, please email Meera Butalia at mbutalia@triangleland.org to be added to the waitlist.

Women's Social Hike
2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Johnston Mill Nature Preserve, 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Join 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. 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.
Trail Guide Nancy will provide hot drinks at the end of the hike. This is a free event, but preregistration is required.
If registration for this event is full, please fill out the waitlist form here.
