We want to hear from you — tell us your Hike TLC experiences! During this time of physical distancing, we’ve all realized more than ever the importance of community and of spending time in nature. For our Fall 2020 edition of Confluence, we want to share your stories! Tell us about or show us your favorite […]
Native wildflowers are blooming, fiddleheads are unfurling, and forests are growing greener from the ground up all around the Triangle. Nature heals. We are living in unprecedented times, and for many of us, a walk outside has offered more mental and physical relief than ever before. Our nature preserves remain open (going for hikes, walks, […]
During these special Conservation Conversations, TLC Executive Director Sandy Sweitzer spoke with board members Jack Blackmer, Marlena Byrne, Toni Wyche Jones, and Will Morgan about conservation in the Triangle; how TLC can continue to improve its diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and their favorite nature preserves. Our board members all have fascinating backgrounds, and they […]
What does land conservation have to do with providing clean water? Where does your water come from when it’s not raining? And how can you cool off in ponds, lakes, and rivers in the Triangle this summer? Joining TLC’s Senior Associate Director of Conservation Leigh Ann Hammerbacher are Matthew Starr, the Upper Neuse Riverkeeper with […]
Triangle Land Conservancy’s two CTNC AmeriCorps Members, Dymond Generette and Elicia Senff, are wrapping up their terms in June. Below, they reflect on their time at TLC, share their favorite natural areas in the Triangle, and talk about what’s next. We wish them the best of luck and are so grateful for their incredible contributions […]
Systemic racism harms Black people and people of color every day in the United States. Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and David McAtee should still be alive right now. Christian Cooper should have never been threatened while birding in Central Park. Countless others, many of whom we will never know, should never […]
National Trails Day, which is the first Saturday in June, celebrates our public lands and trails! In this edition of Conservation Conversations, Executive Director Sandy Sweitzer starts off the webinar with a statement about TLC’s work to make the outdoors inclusive and welcoming for all people. Recent events have demonstrated that because of racism, there […]
Orange County’s Board of Commissioners is considering amendments to the county’s Capital Investment Plan that would postpone funding for the Lands Legacy Program and Conservation Easement Program for many years. This funding is critical to protect land, and Orange County’s program has served as a model for other counties in the area. Cutting this funding will make […]
Adventures await on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a 1,175-mile trail that stretches from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks! Friends of the MST Outreach Manager Betsy Brown shares resources on how to make the most out of your trip. TLC Director of Advancement and her family have been section-hiking the trail, and they share […]
What kinds of birds can you find at TLC preserves? TLC Director of Conservation and Stewardship Bo Howes shares his passion for protecting open space for birds in the latest Conservation Conversations! His presentation includes information on how we conserve land to benefit many different species of birds (as well as some gorgeous photos)! Thank […]
