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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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 our feet and above our heads, hidden habitats, old roads, secrets of trees and insects, and clues to the history of the land. This is […]
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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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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 amble through the different plant communities of White Pines, discussing the trees, shrubs, and herbs we see along the way. In addition to typical Piedmont […]
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Fall Foliage Hike
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesEnjoy a morning of "Leaf Peeping" at Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve! We'll explore the rolling and winding multi-use trails with the reds, oranges, and yellows of fall as our backdrop. Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve's hardwood forest will make this a spectacular hike to see the foliage! This 3.1 mile hike includes some narrow, rocky, and […]
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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 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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
