February 6, 2009

Dear TLC Members and Friends,

Thanks for reading TLC's E-News! We hope you enjoy the new format. If you know someone who would enjoy reading this newsletter, please forward it to them.

1. Spring 2009 Outings Series kicks off with Snow Hill Hike
Join TLC's Bo Howes and a volunteer naturalist for a tour of the historic Snow Hill region of Durham County. This hike will showcase the Indian Trading Path to Catawba, an old farm, and other historic features. Find our more online.

Also, the complete Spring 2009 Outings schedule is now available. Check it out!

2. Hey, kids! The Irvin Learning Farm is coming this spring!
A spring after-school program and a half-day summer camp at the Irvin Farm will provide hands-on arts and natural science experiences. Brought to you by TLC, the Grable Foundation, the Conservation Fund and veteran educators Wendy Banning, Livy Ludington and Tori Ralston, the Learning Farm will be a place for discovery, fun and adventure in the natural world. Find out more online or visit the Irvin Learning Farm's Primavera Preview March 14.

3. Rocky River Romance, TLC's February Backyard Adventure
It’s that time of year again - heart-shaped candy boxes, lacey love notes and conversation hearts fill store shelves in an ocean of pink and red. Want to surprise your sweetie with something different? Then call the babysitter and take your beloved on our February Backyard Adventure, Rocky River Romance. Find out more online.

4. Meet February's Member of the Month: Charlotte Mitchell
Houston-native Charlotte Mitchell first came to the Triangle as a Morehead Scholar and soccer player at UNC-Chapel Hill. She now practices environmental and land use law, and recently earned the LEED Accredited Professional distinction through the US Green Building Council. "I am particularly interested in the challenges we face with respect to growth and development in a carbon-constrained future and the possibilities that exist in the Triangle for re-creating our communities," says Charlotte. Find out more about Charlotte in our Member Spotlight.

5. The Few, The Proud, TLC's Conservation Corps
Looking for an exciting conservation volunteer opportunity? One where you can get your hands a little dirty and be part of a team? TLC's Conservation Corps may be just the thing for you. Find out more online.

6. Our Water, Our Land campaign tops $4 million
In times like these, there aren't many chances to double your money, but that's the very opportunity two anonymous TLC donors offered through the River Society Challenge. The deal was this: Beginning in May 2008, the anonymous donors would match - dollar for dollar - new gifts to the Our Water, Our Land campaign made by River Society members through the end of the year. Folks really responded! TLC's River Society members pledged a total of $184,100 for the campaign during the months of the challenge, $184,100 + $184,100 = $368,200! This challenge pushed the campaign past the $4 million mark, on our way to $5.5 million by March 2010. Find out more about Our Water, Our Land online.

7. FY08 XLNT 4 TLC
Fiscal year 2008 (July '07 - June '08) was a great year for TLC! See the highlights in our annual report. & IM YR BFF 2

8. Newsletter ready to flaunt new look and new name
Our newsletter recently had a complete makeover, and its ready to show off its new look. Paper versions are landing in mailboxes this week, but you can check it out now online.

9. Land Trust Alliance president to speak at Duke Feb 10
Land Trust Alliance President Rand Wentworth will speak on "Emerging Trends in Land Conservation" Tuesday, February 10, at 4 p.m.in Room A158 of the Levine Science Research Center at Duke University. The public is invited, and a reception will follow. Parking is available at the Bryan Center and other locations.  

10. Where in the Triangle?
The TLC “Where in the Triangle?” quiz is back to challenge your knowledge of the villages, backroads and crossroads communities throughout our region, from Bennett to Bentonville to Bahama. So, eager contestants, here is the next puzzle. Take a look at this picture, then send an e-mail telling us where you think the photo was taken. (Here’s a hint: the photo was taken in the region of this month’s Backyard Adventure, Rocky River Romance). One lucky reader will receive a stylish TLC baseball cap. We will draw a winner from all the correct answers we receive at enews@triangleland.org by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10.

Thanks to all of you who responded to last month’s “Where in the Triangle?” quiz! The correct answer was the Confederate soldier statue in front of the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro.

As always, thanks for reading E-News! Jennifer Peterson Communications Coordinator jpeterson@triangleland.org (919) 833-3662 ext. 108

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