conservation

100-Year-Old Family Farm Protected Forever in Johnston County

July 18, 2024

A beloved historic Johnston County family farm has been permanently conserved thanks to the determination of three generations of women. Dedicated to preserving and protecting the farmhouse and surrounding farmland that has been in their family for more than a century, this powerful trio worked with TLC since 2022 to secure the necessary funding from state and local agencies to preserve the property for future generations.

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Restoring a Pollinator Paradise at Brumley

June 14, 2024

Nestled between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, Brumley Nature Preserve is one of TLC’s most beloved public preserves. Over 40,000 visitors come to Brumley yearly – to hike, ride bikes, walk their dogs, meditate, birdwatch and to participate in volunteer and environmental education events. Brumley is also the stage for ongoing and intensive restoration work to improve habitat for native species- including birds and other pollinators.

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Bringing Back Piedmont Prairies for Pollinators

June 11, 2024

At the Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, TLC is establishing a five-acre meadow to increase the conservation value of our land in our continued effort to protect natural habitats.  Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the meadow was seeded this spring with technical assistance from Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm. 

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Pints for the planet: Fullsteam lager supports TLC this Earth Month

April 12, 2024

This April, Durham’s own Fullsteam Brewery partnered with TLC to create a new Farmhouse Lager, as part of the Earth to Beer movement. This national initiative challenges brewers to craft a packaged beer that is better for the planet, and this year a portion of the proceeds from Fullsteam’s new creation will go to support TLC’s work to protect clean water, natural habitats, and support local farms in the Triangle.

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The Language of Conservation: Easements

March 15, 2024

Triangle Land Conservancy offers a variety of conservation options for landowners who want to preserve and protect their land. This includes establishing conservation easements, a voluntary but legally binding agreement which allows the owner to remain in control of their property and use the land, sell it, or pass it on to heirs while forever protecting the land by limiting development.  

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Women Making History in Land Ownership and Conservation 

March 15, 2024

According to the Land Trust Alliance, programs and events across the country are addressing an important, and traditionally omitted or dismissed demographic: women with an active role in land conservation. This includes landowners, farmers, ranchers, foresters, as well as land trust managers and other conservation professionals. 

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Celebrate Black History Month at Catawba Trail Farm

February 16, 2024

Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) is hosting a special Black History Month event at Catawba Trail Farm in Durham on Saturday, February 24th from 11 am to 2 pm. An open house for visitors to tour the gardens, trails, and historic structures, this celebration honors the rich African American history embedded in the land.

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