The Dirt Blog

Farming to mitigate the effects of climate change

March 11, 2020

Update: In light of the latest guidelines from the CDC about COVID-19 and postponing gatherings of more than 50 people for the next 8 weeks, TLC has postponed the Grand Opening of Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, which was scheduled for April 25. Information courtesy of Regenerative Design Group You might have seen the term […]

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Largest conservation project key for region’s resilience

March 11, 2020

By Ron Gallagher In October, TLC secured its largest land conservation project ever — 1,120 acres in Johnston County known as Brogden Bottomlands. This project maintains an important wetlands ecosystem that helps protect the Neuse River for downstream users and is a significant addition to the protected lands in an Audubon-identified Important Bird Area. Just […]

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Spring 2020 Confluence is here

March 11, 2020

Please note: In light of the latest guidelines from the CDC about COVID-19 and postponing gatherings of more than 50 people for the next 8 weeks, TLC has postponed the Grand Opening of Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, which was scheduled for April 25. The Spring 2020 edition of Confluence reached members’ mailboxes earlier this […]

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10 reasons to love green spaces in the Triangle

February 14, 2020

By Shaina Waterhouse Show some love to your local Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserve this Valentine’s Day by getting outside and exploring one of our trails! Our green spaces have a lot to offer from hiking and biking trails to picturesque scenery perfect for any artist searching for inspiration. The opportunity to explore beautiful natural […]

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In search of the Neuse River Waterdog

February 5, 2020

By Eric Teitsworth, a master’s student in the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology program at NC State University Beneath the murky rivers of eastern North Carolina, lurks an ancient creature that few know and even fewer have seen. Rivers and streams in the Neuse and Tar watersheds are the only place on earth that you […]

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4 “petiquette” rules at TLC preserves

January 29, 2020

By Shaina Waterhouse Hiking is such an excellent activity to do with your dog. It gives them an opportunity to stretch their legs and explore a new setting. We love seeing you out on our trails with your pooch in tow, but we want to encourage all of you to remember some important pet rules. […]

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Are you ready to go upstream?

January 17, 2020

Whether you need water to wash your dog or to have a nice refreshing drink, the one thing we all know is that our water needs to be clean. Clean water is a vital part of our everyday lives and through the Upstream Matters campaign, we can raise awareness of Raleigh’s water sources so we […]

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