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Land Acquired for Future Person County Nature Preserve
TRLC purchased the 85-acre Mt. Harmony Tract in Person County in early November 2024 with funding contributions from Person County government, City of Durham, and City of Raleigh. The site will eventually be opened to the public as a nature trails. Continue reading
TRLC hiring Land Stewardship Specialists
Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) seeks applications to hire two Land Stewardship Specialists. These are full-time salaried positions with generous benefits. The Land Stewardship Specialist oversees the monitoring of conservation easements and monitoring and management of TRLC-owned properties. Other ongoing duties of the position include preparing Baseline Documentation Reports, designing and overseeing stewardship projects, and evaluating properties targeted for protection. Continue reading
Sign Up for Fall Hikes with TRLC!
Get outside and enjoy the fall foliage by joining Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) for guided fall nature hikes in Granville and Person Counties led by naturalist Alvin Braswell and TRLC staff. Learn about the ecology of the area and the work of Tar River Land Conservancy and our partners to preserve special places for wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, and clean water.
TRLC Applies for Re-Accreditation
TRLC is applying for re-accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Commission will conduct an extensive review of TRLC’s policies and programs. The Commission invites public comments on how TRLC complies with national standards. Continue reading
Register for April 22nd Spring Hike at Picture Branch
Join TRLC supporters for a guided nature hike on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Picture Branch Nature Preserve. Visitors will get a sneak preview of future public hiking trails. Continue reading
Trail Building Events in Granville County
TRLC needs your help to build nature trails at the future Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve and Robertson Creek Nature Preserve near Creedmoor. Continue reading
Battaglia Land Gift Sets Stage for Future Nature Preserve
A significant land donation from Fred Battaglia to Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) has ensured that 59 acres of open space will remain undeveloped in Oxford, North Carolina. In the coming years, TRLC plans to work with local officials to create a new nature preserve on the property, which will include a network of hiking trails for visitors. Continue reading
Robertson Creek Nature Preserve Opens
Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 4 to open the newest nature preserve in southern Granville County. The Robertson Creek Nature Preserve offers visitors 1.9 miles of hiking trails to explore near downtown Creedmoor. Continue reading
New Hiking Trails Opened Near Creedmoor
TRLC welcomes visitors to the newly opened Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve, located at 3018 Horseshoe Road, Creedmoor, NC 27522. The nature preserve offers 2.4 miles of hiking trails for visitors to explore. Continue reading
2022 Stewardship Internship Announcement
TRLC is now accepting applications for its 12-week Stewardship Internship during the summer of 2022. Continue reading
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