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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First Saturday Birding at Brumley
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome 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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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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Wild Ideas: You Are A Force For Nature
NC Museum of Art 1950 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesSave 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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Puppy Savvy Hike
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesBring 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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Rhodo Ramble and Flower Hill Cleanup
Flower Hill Nature Preserve 9038 Flower Hill Rd, Middlesex, NC, United StatesJoin 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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Bluestem Partner Walk
Bluestem Conservation Cemetery 1900 Hurdle Mills Rd,, Cedar Grove, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Women’s Social Hike
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin 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
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 […]
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Moth Night
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! We'll gather around glowing sheets and UV lights to see what nighttime wonders flutter by. This event is […]
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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.
