Since the summer of 1983, Triangle Land Conservancy has shared its work in a print newsletter, which over the years evolved into its current form, Conservation Connections. Available as a membership benefit when you join Triangle Land Conservancy, Conservation Connections tells the story of land conservation’s past, present, and future in the Triangle region through both […]
“A true measure of your worth includes all the benefits others have gained from your success.” – Cullen Hightower. TLC identifies, protects and stewards land throughout the Triangle that safeguards clean water, protects natural habitats, supports local farms and food, and connects people with nature. In 2015, we continued our strong record of land conservation […]
With the generosity of the Lindley family and support from members like you, TLC recently conserved the 182-acre Lindale Farm in the Silk Hope area of Chatham County. This project brings the total amount of farmland protected in this agricultural community to 565 acres! >>>Support the conservation of more local farms by donating now to […]
The Bethune’s kids aren’t into iPods and iPads. Instead, they are most interested in going outside. “I like for our kids to be outside,” says Rachel Bethune. Rachel, along with her husband Alec, take their two kids hiking a lot and encourage their curiosity with nature. While they try to get their daughter, Juliette, 14 […]
Contact: Diana Hackenburg Communications Manager 919-908-0056 | 419-603-0816 dhackenburg@triangleland.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHATHAM COUNTY, NC – Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) has permanently conserved 607 acres of contiguous farmland in Chatham County with the signing of a new 97-acre conservation easement this month. The conserved property, located about 10 miles south of Siler City, protects […]
Will we have enough clean water for the future of the Triangle? What can you do today to protect water quality and conserve water? These are just two of the questions local experts and professionals will address at Triangle Land Conservancy’s free Wild Ideas for Clean Water event on Tuesday, October 27. Community members are […]
Contact Information: Walt Tysinger, 919-428-3859 Matt Rutledge, 864-201-9632 WHO: TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY & CORPS OF FIRE PROFESSIONALS WHAT: PRESCRIBED BURN AT IRVIN FARM WHERE: J. LOGAN AND ELINOR MOORE IRVIN FARM From Chapel Hill, take W. Main Street south. Stay straight onto Jones Ferry Road and go 4.3 miles. On the left, go past a […]
Art is everywhere in nature and nature is everywhere is art. Floating leaves, technicolor flowers, dreamy streams, and…. concrete sheep grazing peacefully under a towering tree? A true mix of art and nature! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and local photographer Gary Simpson has thankfully trained his eye on Chatham County. Grand […]
This summer, TLC staff and volunteers have had the pleasure of getting to know Duncan Dodson. Duncan is studying environmental science at Duke University and joined TLC this summer through the Stanback Internship Program. Duncan hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he spent many formative years as a Boy Scout. “I basically got to experience 12 […]
