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Weedwackers plant over 500 trees and shrubs at Irvin Nature Preserve

April 5, 2012

As part of NC invasive species week, TLC volunteers and staff planted over 500 small shrubs and trees along a creek at the Irvin Nature Preserve. Many familiar faces came out for the day inlcuding several orginal Weedwackers.  The Weedwackers are an ongoing TLC volunteer group that is working to tackle invasive species across the […]

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Spring surprises at Johnston Mill

March 13, 2012

Over 20 participants joined TLC on Saturday for a historical tour of Johnston Mill.  Historian Stewart Dunaway talked about the rich cultural history of the area and we were also treated to a beautiful showing of early spring wildflowers.  From the Turkey Farm Road parking lot, we visited the old mill site.  Dunaway shared insights […]

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