Summer is usually not the best season for birding. But 26 or more bird species have been seen this time of year at Ellerbe Creek’s Glenstone Preserve – the location of our upcoming birding trip on July 11th. Join a group of 12 and you could be treated to seeing such birds as the Brown-headed […]
After successfully celebrating Land Trust Day on June 6th with a hike and party with the Great Outdoor Provision Company (GOPC), Triangle Land Conservancy caught up with Charles Millsaps, president of GOPC and heard his thoughts on Land Trust Day and the importance of supporting land conservation practices. Millsaps began his involvement with TLC after […]
By Susan Reda, Development & Communications for Learning Outside We are fortunate to have several Farmers’ Markets conveniently located in our area and I promise you that many of the vendors’ tables are laden with spring greens! Swiss chard, arugula, spinach, and multiple varieties of lettuces. I recommend purchasing several bags of different greens to […]
By Laura Smith, TLC Volunteer Triangle Land Conservancy is working with local groups in an innovative way to try to solve Durham’s hunger problem. Sponsors Transition Durham, Recyclique/ComunEcos, Inter-faith Food Shuttle, Society of St. Andrew, Bread for the World-Durham Chapter, Urban Ministries of Durham, and Durham Congregations in Action are sponsoring four events in the […]
While it may not have its own symbol like the easter bunny, santa claus, or even a chubby little cupid, we think National Land Trust Day is great event to celebrate, especially, if you love the outdoors, clean water, and fresh food! Land Trusts: Finding Solitude, Safety in Conserved Spaces from Our State Magazine on Vimeo. We've […]
TLC's property near Buckhorn Creek – a great place to relax and travel back in time When Triangle Land Conservancy reworked its vision and mission statements a little over a year ago, four main goals were established to direct our work and what we do every day. Protecting Wildlife Habitat, Supporting Local Farms and Food, […]
On May 10th, Duke officially graduated its class of 2015 in the Durham Bulls baseball stadium. Though the graduates are spreading out to all four corners of the United States and around the world, many will take memories of Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves with them. Below are three such students, highlighting their experiences at […]
International Migratory Bird Day is tomorrow, May 9th, and this year’s theme is “Restore Habitat, Restore Birds.” Across the world, habitat loss and degradation are the primary causes of bird population decline, and here at TLC protecting habitat is one of our primary aims. Why is habitat so important for migratory birds? On the surface […]
The Spring 2015 issue of Conservation Connections highlighted the different ways TLC works to connect people with nature, including through partnerships with local organizationse. We will be expanding upon those profiles through posts here on The Dirt starting with this spotlight on Learning Outside! Spotlight on… Learning Outside Location: TLC’s J. Logan and Elinor Moore […]
