The Dirt Blog

TLC Prescribed Burns Q&A

January 21, 2015

On Thursday, January 22, 2015, TLC will be conducting prescribed burns on our Horton Grove Nature Preserve to protect its unique warm season grassland ecosystem and promote oak regeneration in parts of the hardwood forest. TLC will conduct a separate burn at Horton Grove on another date in order to prepare a Pine Savanna for […]

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Raleigh Web Design & SEO Agency

TheeDigital Launched Our New WordPress Website

January 15, 2015

Triangle Land Conservancy is proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, built by TheeDigital, a Raleigh web design and internet marketing company. Our newly redesigned website is built around WordPress, a powerful and easy to use content management system that allows our team to make content, image and video updates with just […]

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2015 New Year’s Resolutions

January 5, 2015

Thank you for supporting Triangle Land Conservancy in 2014! You're probably starting the year off on the right foot by making some new year's resolutions. We wanted to share a few of our resolutions (beyond safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting farms and food, and connecting people with nature) for 2015 with you: Do […]

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TLC’s “10 Biggest Moments” of 2014

December 31, 2014

Community has been at the heart of TLC's work for over 30 years, and this year that value was more apparent than ever. We try not to measure our impact just in “bucks and acres,” but in the lives we touch and the progress made toward a healthier, more vibrant Triangle for all. Donations from […]

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New Traditions for Boxing Day

December 28, 2014

Christmas may be over, but around the world people also celebrated the day after Christmas – Boxing Day. In Medieval Europe, the poor received their alms and donations the day after Christmas, as did servants and employees of the wealthy aristocracy, resulting in two possible origins of the “Boxing Day” holiday. In fact, the popular […]

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Making Local Food Part of Your Holiday Traditions

December 19, 2014

The holidays are barely a week away, which means fun, family, and of course, food. Spice up your holiday table this season with local food from growers in your community. Can your produce purchase make a difference? Absolutely, and here’s why: 1) Local produce tastes better. Instead of growing varieties that must survive long transportation […]

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A Glimpse of Play in Nature: Wolf Pack

December 17, 2014

Guest post by Susan Reda for Learning Outside On a brisk fall morning, Learning Outside’s Forest Kindergarteners ventured out from Base Camp to explore in the woods of Irvin Nature Preserve. Once there, several of the children happened upon a fort built by campers during the past summer’s 'Fantastic Forts' camp.  This unexpected find sparked […]

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Ideas for a Sustainable Holiday

December 12, 2014

It’s the holiday season, which means time with family, great food, gifts, and colorful decorations. But did you know it’s also the most wasteful time of year? According to Vanderbilt University’s sustainability guide, “Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.” In the newest edition of “The Dirt” we will explore […]

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Tales from the Field: A Tree that Misses the Mammoths

December 10, 2014

Photo by John Lillis Across from the Great Barn at Horton Grove Nature Preserve, there is a stand of trees with a mysterious fruit that dates back to the last ice age. This bright green fruit is about the size of a softball, with a texture similar to that of a cat’s tongue. This mystery fruit […]

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Having Fun all Winter Long!

December 5, 2014

Winter has arrived! While temperatures may be cooler, North Carolina still boasts a plethora of fun outdoor activities. Outdoor Ice Skating Whether you are a novice or experienced skater, you must check out Raleigh’s signature outdoor skating rink as part of the city’s two month winter celebration, Ipreo Raleigh’s Winterfest. The ice rink, open from […]

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