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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Morning Hike at White Pines
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a beautiful morning at White Pines! TLC Trail Guide Cara C. will guide you along the River, White Pines, and Deep Bluffs trails for a 3-mile hike […]
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Autumn Equinox Hike
Williamson Nature Preserve [Staff Entrance] 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesWelcome Autumn with TLC! Join naturalist Julie Hall on a 2.5-mile nature investigation around Williamson Nature Preserve. Julie will lead the group along Two Ponds Loop and Pine Warbler Trail […]
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Nature Storytime: Me Oh My! The Dragonfly!
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC for a dragonfly journey at Nature Storytime! Learn about our flying, sparkling, ferocious friend, the dragonfly! This month’s story time will invite everyone to learn about the lifecycle […]
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Poles and Plants
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for an educational hike about plants and hiking poles! During this hike you’ll join TLC Trail Guide, Nancy, to learn how and when to set the length of […]
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Meet Your Plant Neighbors
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for an exploration of plants at Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve! Which plants do we live amongst? What are their names? What are their stories? On this 1.4-mile hike, […]
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Fall Line Harvest Time
Williamson Nature Preserve [Staff Entrance] 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, NC, United StatesPond at Williamson. Photo by Martha Elliot. Join TLC to explore the Doorstep of the Piedmont! TLC Trail Guide Patrick D. will guide you through Williamson Nature Preserve to talk […]
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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 […]
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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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Mindfulness Walk at Johnston Mill
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin us for a mindful walk at beautiful Johnston Mill Preserve! This forest bathing style meditation does not require clearing your mind of thoughts, sitting motionless, or focusing on your breath. Certified mindfulness meditation teacher Barbara Shumannfang will guide a variety of meditations for you to try, ending with tips on how to apply […]
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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 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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Family Friendly Night Hike
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesBridge along Old Creedmoor trail. Photo by Don Kinney Explore the wonders of Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve at night! As dusk falls, we’ll set out along the Lizard's Loop Trail 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 […]
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Morning Hike at White Pines
White Pines Nature Preserve 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a beautiful morning at White Pines! TLC Trail Guide Cara C. will guide you along the River, White Pines, and Deep Bluffs trails for a 3-mile hike under the pines! This will be a moderate hike with variable topographic change so please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring hiking poles and binoculars […]
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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.
