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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Friday Under the Stars
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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? […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Join the Triangle Mycological Society for a Fungal Foray! Â We'll explore various habitats and cover fungus types throughout the preserve, seeking to discover a diverse array of fungal species. Our […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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. […]
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Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
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Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
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 […]
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Moth Night
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Moth Night
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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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 […]
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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
Canceled Speed Hike at Johnston Mill
Postponed Moth Night
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.
