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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Old Creedmoor Night Hike
Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve 13509 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United StatesExplore the wonders of our new Wake County preserve after dark! As dusk falls, we’ll set out along the Lizard Trail at Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve to investigate the sights […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Get Wild: Creek Critters!
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin 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 for […]
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Meet Your Plant Neighbors
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve 2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin TLC for an exploration of Johnston Mill Nature Preserve! What plants do we live amongst? What are their names? What are their stories? On this hike, we'll amble along Robin's, Bluebird, and Old Field Bluffs trails, identifying plants along the way. We'll meet native Piedmont trees, shrubs, and herbs in the mixed hardwood forest, […]
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Midnight Mothing
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! This unique midnight adventure offers a rare glimpse into the incredible diversity and nocturnal life of Brumley South Nature Preserve. We'll gather around glowing sheets and UV lights to see what nighttime wonders flutter by. This event is perfect for all ages and […]
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Trail Talks with TLC: Brumley North
Brumley North Nature Preserve 3620 Old State Highway 10, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesGet a special look at TLC's work on this staff led hike series! Join TLC Grants Manager, Laura Warman, and Working Lands Manager, Emma Childs, on an exploration of Brumley North Nature Preserve. Learn about the forest ecology within the various habitats of Brumley that have made this preserve a popular spot for birders, hikers, […]
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Nature Storytime: Forest Detectives
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesBecome a Forest Detective at our monthly Nature Storytime! Engage your sense of smell, sight, sound, and wonder! This month’s story time will invite everyone to learn about the cycles and secrets of nature through nature stories, nature games, and a short ramble through the Williamson Nature Preserve trails. Join a TLC educator for this monthly story series where you can […]
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Make Paper n’ Nature
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, United StatesJoin TLC for this art & nature workshop! Have you ever wondered how paper is made? Have you ever wondered how you could make it? Discover how to live a more sustainable life by learning the ancient technique of paper making. Billions of trees are cut down every year but making your own paper from […]
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Get Wild: Caterpillars Count!
Johnston Mill Preserve Secondary Entrance 6001 Turkey Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin TLC for a bug-tastic adventure at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve! Caterpillars, beetles, and bugs are getting into the swing of summer just like us! Come investigate the crawlers of Johnston Mill with an insect search through the forest. Explore how to safely catch and release insects for observation and learn what makes these tiny critters […]
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.
