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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Old Creedmoor Night Hike
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesExplore the wonders of our new Wake County preserve after dark! As dusk falls, we’ll set out along the Lizard Trail at Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve to investigate the sights and sounds of the forest after sunset. Participants will discover fun facts about our local nocturnal critters and explore how your senses adjust to navigating […]
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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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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: Creek Critters!
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a family friendly creek critter exploration! Streams are teeming with hidden life! Discover the creatures that live beneath the surface with a hands-on investigation of the piedmont stream that runs through Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. Learn about their unique adaptations and what these little critters tell us about stream health! Get Wild! Hikes and activities are most appropriate for […]
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Midnight Mothing
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! This unique midnight adventure offers a rare glimpse into the incredible diversity and nocturnal life of Brumley South Nature Preserve. We'll gather around glowing sheets and UV lights to see what nighttime wonders flutter by. This event is perfect for all ages and […]
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Trail Talks with TLC: Brumley North
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesGet a special look at TLC's work on this staff led hike series! Join TLC Grants Manager, Laura Warman, and Working Lands Manager, Emma Childs, on an exploration of Brumley North Nature Preserve. Learn about the forest ecology within the various habitats of Brumley that have made this preserve a popular spot for birders, hikers, […]
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Nature Storytime: Forest Detectives
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesBecome a Forest Detective at our monthly Nature Storytime! Engage your sense of smell, sight, sound, and wonder! This month’s story time will invite everyone to learn about the cycles and secrets of nature through nature stories, nature games, and a short ramble through the Williamson Nature Preserve trails. Join a TLC educator for this monthly story series where you can […]
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.
