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.
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Friday Under the Stars
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Save the date! Wild Ideas April 2026 TLC invites you to join us at the NC Museum of Art for our annual Wild Ideas event! This year, community partners and TLC staff will host a series of family-friendly activities that intersect art with the environment and celebrate how we can all be forces for nature. […]
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Bring your furry friend on an exploration of Brumley Nature Preserve! Come hike with other dog lovers, practice training on the trail, and learn how to safeguard the nature conservation land we hold dear. The hike is led by Barbara Shumannfang, who is a TLC trail guide and dog trainer at Puppy Savvy, LLC. There is a […]
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Join TLC for a ramble through the rhododendrons! In partnership with the Johnston County annual Countywide Cleanup, TLC Senior Land Manager East, Patrick Boleman, will lead a volunteer trash clean up and guide you along our special Flower Hill Nature Preserve to observe the Catawba Rhododendrons that bloom every April. The first half of this […] |
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Join us for a slow-and-easy walk around Bluestem Conservation Cemetery! TLC Trail Guides Margot and Steve will guide you along this special property to explore some of their favorite plants, trees, critters and habitats. They will also discuss biodiversity, prescribed fire and natural burial as a conservation and restoration strategy. Feel free to bring binoculars and a […]
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Join TLC for a beautiful morning at Flower Hill! Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a spring walk and listen for the arrival of migrating birds. Along the way we will observe the native wildflowers that are blooming, especially the rare Catawba Rhododendrons. Feel the soft breezes that embrace you and enjoy the beauty of […]
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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. Â 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 […]
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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 […]
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Join TLC, in partnership with Backyard Butterflies, for a night of mothing! We'll gather around glowing sheets and UV lights to see what nighttime wonders flutter by. This event is perfect for all ages and experience levels — whether you're a seasoned moth lover or just curious to learn more. Become a citizen scientist by […]
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Join TLC on a gorgeous morning hike among the pines! Along the way you'll meander through this unique ecosystem and learn more about the five pines you can find at White Pines Nature Preserve, including species not typically found in the North Carolina Piedmont region, but still remain here from the last ice age due […]
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Join 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 […] |
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Canceled Friday Under the Stars
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.
