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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Spring Wildflower Hike
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve 7800 Holly Springs Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin TLC on an exploration of Swift Creek Bluffs to see what's in bloom! Come and explore the ephemeral beauties and early bloomers that carpet the preserve this time of year with TLC Trail Guide Mary Abrams. You are encouraged to bring plant ID guides and have apps such as iNaturalist and Seek downloaded to […]
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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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Family Friendly Night Hike
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC to explore the wonders of Williamson Nature Preserve at night! As dusk falls, we’ll set out along the Two Pond and Pine Warbler Trails to investigate the sights and sounds of the forest after the sunset. Participants will discover fun facts about our local nocturnal critters and explore how your senses adjust to […]
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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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Trail Talks with TLC: Johnston Mill
Johnston Mill Main Entrance 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesGet a special look at TLC's work on this staff led hike series! Join TLC staff members on a moderate meander through Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. Learn about the history and special landmarks of this preserve as we also search the trails for spring wildflowers! This is a free event, but preregistration is required. […]
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Pines of the Piedmont
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Welcome to Spring!
Horton Grove Nature Preserve 7360 Jock Rd, Bahama, NC, United StatesJoin us for a walk and talk to admire the plants of spring! TLC Trail Guides Shelley and Deborah will lead you on an exploration of Horton Grove Nature Preserve. […]
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Birdsong and Blooms
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin us to take in the spring beauty of White Pines Nature Preserve! Join TLC Trail Guide Mary Abrams on a meander through White Pines Nature Preserve! The preserve will […]
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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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Get Wild: Pollinator Power!
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC for a family friendly pollination exploration! Pollinators run the world! As the first blooms of spring arrive, so do their pollinators. Meet us at Williamson Nature Preserve's pollinator garden to learn about the special role of butterflies, bees, and more. Explore why pollinators matter with kid-focused nature games and learn to see the world […]
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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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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.
