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Tri-County Conservationists coming events

Pollinator Garden Renovation in Saxapahaw, Sun Apr 19, 9-11amJoin us as we rebuild a pollinator garden at the Hawbridge Upper School in Saxapahaw. Tasks include weeding, transplanting, and dividing native perennials, and then watering and mulching. The garden is a long, curving bed at the entrance to the school. We will have some gloves and tools but please bring your own shovel or trowel if you can.Registerhere.

Invasive Removal, Carolina North, Chapel Hill, Sat Apr 25, 9-12pm

Join NCWF Tri-County Conservationists Chapter and volunteers from the Chapel of the Cross for an invasive removal workday in Chapel Hill! For decades, large Chinese privet has been growing into trees along Bolin Creek at Carolina North Forest. These privet trees have been washing seeds downstream into neighboring natural areas, spreading aggressively throughout the watershed. Come help us put a stop to that by removing privet and breaking the branches down into habitat piles for countless birds and small mammals to use.

Register here.

Brumley South Preserve Bi-Montly Restoration Maintenance Events

Join us to check on and maintain the 500 native saplings planted in the 10 Brumley Oases! Tasks may include mending fences, watering plants, and removing small invasives from inside the oases. Come for an hour or stay for two if you like.Sun Apr 26, 2-4pm Register here.Fri May 8, 5-6pm Registerhere.

Sun May 24, 2-4pm Register here.

Birding Hike at Guilford County Farm Preserve, Sun May 3, 5-8pmCome join the two NCWF chapters, Triad Wild and Tri-County Conservationists,  on a guided birding hike at Guilford County Farm Preserve, which straddles the Guilford-Alamance County border.  

Register here.

Adams Tract invasive removal, Carrboro Sun May 17, 2-4pm

Five years ago volunteers cut invasives at Adams Tract and now it’s time to head back over and continue these important efforts! This event is a collaboration between the Town of Carrboro, ReWild NC, and Tri-County Conservationists chapter. 

We will meet at the information kiosk by the main parking lot. We’ll hand out all the PPE and tools you’ll need to give our non-human friends (native species of plants and animals) a needed bit of support.

Register here.

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Join Oak Crest’s Habitat Restoration Tour

The Oak Crest community in Chapel Hill has been actively restoring habitat by removing invasive plant species and allowing the native seed bank to restore the site naturally. The native seed bank has responded so well that the New Hope Bird Alliance awarded the site a Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification. Ongoing management is essential for this site’s success. We invite you to join us for a site tour, an overview of the restoration process, and a hands-on training session covering several methods for treating invasive Wisteria. Treatment of invasive Privet and Tree of Heaven will also be discussed. We’ll have some tools (hand pruners, loppers, daubers) and gloves to share, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. There is no physical address to the site, the posted address is across the street. The project leader will be there early. Look for a white truck.

https://rewildearth.net/ords/r/rewildearth/re/about-this-event-non-modal?p66_event_id=8354&clear=66&session=31459161833509

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Grand Opening of NC’s 1st Certified Forest Therapy Trail

The Rocky Water Path is now a fully Certified Forest Therapy Trail at the Confluence Natural Area (4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278) and on Saturday April 18th, the Eno River Association will celebrate the grand opening with a Guided Forest Bathing Walk with Aimee Vandemark. This will be the first Certified Trail in our area and only the fourth in the state (the others are all in Western NC).  The Rocky Water Path is a winding path through open fields, dense forest with beautiful birdsong, and travels alongside the West Fork of the Eno River. This self guided forest bathing experience will provide visitors with a variety of opportunities for rest, reflection and connection with nature. 

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Join the NC Moth Project’s Exciting Meet & Greet

Join us for a special Mothy Meet & Greet with the NC Moth Project on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 PM, for an evening designed to introduce you to the magic and mystery of moths and to share how you can take part in our Monthly Mothing program happening March through November.

This one-hour presentation will offer an entertaining introduction to moths, why they matter, and why scientists and community members survey them. We’ll explore how moth surveys are conducted, what equipment is used, and how everyday nature lovers can contribute valuable data to science. You’ll also learn more about the NC Moth Project itself and how it connects people across the state through citizen science.

Monthly Mothing nights provide ongoing, hands-on experience that builds real field skills over time. With regular participation, you’ll learn valuable identification skills, document a variety of nocturnal insects, and experience the seasonal changes and rhythms of moths, all while beginning your lifelong journey of becoming a moth’er!

And if the weather is suitably “mothy” after the presentation, we’ll step outside to set up a light sheet and see which late-winter moths come in to visit. It’s a relaxed, welcoming way to learn, connect, and maybe meet your first moth of the season! 

Visit https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/mothy-meet-greet-rsvp/ to register for the Mothy Meet & Greet and to learn more about the Monthly Mothing program.

Event flyer for the Mothy Meet & Greet with the NC Moth Project, featuring details about the event, date, time, and activities focused on moth observation and photography.

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Dig Deeper lecture series: Rethinking the American Landscape

A lecture series exploring sustainable gardening practices

  • Introduction to Ecological Gardening (Mar 8th)
  • Helping HOAs Go Native (Apr 12)
  • Embracing the Imperfect Garden (May 17)

Orange County Public Library, Southern Campus (Drakeford Complex, Carrboro

https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/2026/01/dig/

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Tri-County Conservation Events

Join us for more native tree plantings in Brumley South Preserve in Chapel Hill! See 3 separate dates below. This is a collaboration between our chapter, Triangle Land Conservancy, ReWild Earth, and Project Pando.

We have cleared, fenced, and started planting in 7 areas designated as “Oases”. We will be continuing to plant the over 500 native trees and shrubs we have procured for this winter season. Kids are welcome!

There is also an invasive plant removal in Pittsboro set for March 17th.

Sun, Feb 8, 2 PM – 4 PM – Brumley South Preserve, Chapel Hill

Location: Brumley SchoolHouse of Wonder Entrance (3223 New Hope Church Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514)

Register here: https://triangleland.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/d62ac0a2-3713-4140-90e5-17d12f65e149

Sun, Feb 15, 2 PM – 4 PM – Brumley South Preserve, Chapel Hill

Location: Brumley SchoolHouse of Wonder Entrance (3223 New Hope Church Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514)

Register here: https://triangleland.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/d8cf2565-250d-4d4f-bf7c-23c4ede14961

Invasive Plant Removal Workday – Haw River, Pittsboro, Mar 17th

Join Friends of Lower Haw invasive plant removal workday with State Parks biologists Tuesday Mar 17.  Volunteers do not have to stay the entire time, even though the biologists and their crew will be working until 3:00 pm.

Date: March 17, 2026

Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm (or whenever you need to leave)

Location:  Haw River Access at 4551 US Hwy 15-501 N, Pittsboro

Register: No registration needed but you need to watch the video below if you want to paint with herbicide.

Directions: Meet in the large parking lot on US 15-501 at the Haw River between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. If headed south on US 15-501 from Chapel Hill, the parking lot is on the right before crossing the Haw River. If headed north on US 15-501 from Pittsboro, make a U-turn after crossing the Haw River, then head south on US 15-501 and the parking lot will be a short distance on the right.

Meet in the parking lot at 9:30 am and stay however long you want to help. We will be working in the Pegg Tract area of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area, located upstream of the Bynum Dam by US Hwy 15-501. Invasive plant workdays involve identifying and removing non-native plants using clippers, pruners, saws, and other non-motorized hand tools. Learn about invasive plants and removal techniques. Bring your own loppers or hand pruners, work gloves, insect repellent, and water. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, and closed toe shoes. There are no restroom facilities at this location. Youth volunteers ages 12 to 17 are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult.

Based on new regulations, volunteers who may be interested in applying herbicide are now required to watch the new NCDA required training video (34 minutes) for non-licensed pesticide applicators before attending the workday.  Link to 34-minute video on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsjgHmolqgE.  If you are not interested in applying herbicide, then you are not required to watch the training video in order to volunteer for the workday.

THANK YOU for your ongoing support!

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Seed sowing workshops in January

NC Native Plant Society – Winter Sowing Workshops

There is a $5 material fee

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Become a TLC Trail Guide: Spring 2026 Training Open

Do you want to lead official TLC hikes and programs at our preserves? If so, we still have spots available for our Spring 2026 Trail Guide Training!

This 12-hour training will help expose you to trails at TLC preserves as well as give you examples of how to lead a hiking group. Each training will cover points of interest at our preserves, general safety on trail, and go over land use history and current TLC projects.

Please see our Trail Guide Training website here for more details and email me directly at ahorner@triangleland.org by January 5th to be added to the training list. If you know anyone else that would be interested, please spread the word!

Happy Trails,
Amaya

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Nature Walks and Hikes in Triangle Region

Orange County

Chapel Hill Public Library

The 3/21 hike is titled ‘Faces or the Forest’ and is part of a Spring equinox event at Chapel Hill Public Library.

If people are new to bird watching and want to learn the basics (how to use binoculars, id birds, and more), check out the Bird Watch program at CHPL on 12/13, 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, & 4/11 from 3-4pm. https://www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org/explore-more

The library is also offering a Winter Solstice Forest Bathing walk on Dec. 21 at CHPL. It’s a short contemplative walk led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. https://www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org/event/winter-solstice-walk

Triangle Land Conservancy

Two Plants & Poles hikes are tentatively scheduled on 3/7 & 4/7 at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. Sign up will be through the TLC site. https://triangleland.org/explore/events

TLC offers monthly birding hikes at Brumley North. It’s listed on the TLC events page.

Occoneechee State Park 

The Park Rangers and/or volunteer trail guides sometimes offer a geology & nature hike. You may be able to request a special date for the Master Naturalist group.

https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/occoneechee-mountain-state-natural-area

Orange County Parks

Blackwood Farm Park and Seven Mile Creek nature Preserve are county parks and would be great for tree id or herpetology.

https://www.orangecountync.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Blackwood-Farm-Park-2

https://www.orangecountync.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Seven-Mile-Creek-Nature-Preserve-20

Chatham county

TLC also offers a great hike focused on the 5 different pine trees at White Pines Nature Preserve. They have one scheduled on Dec. 20. White Pines is a great location for a hike but there are no facilities available.

The Lower Haw River State Natural Area is a great sight for birding and wildlife viewing. They have new restroom facilities, a paved parking lot, and a foot path that leads to the old Bynum Bridge. You may be able to request a special program through Friends of Lower Haw River (FLOHA). https://www.lowerhaw.org/activities

Alamance county

The Native Plant Society offers hikes across our state. One to watch for is a hike on a private reserve in Alamance Co.

Speaking of Alamance Co., they just recently opened a new park and trail system called Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. They have an observation tower! I haven’t been there yet but hope to go this weekend. It would be cool to have a forest ranger (or Mart) lead a hike there and use the tower as a fire lookout.

Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area
Durham County

Start the year right on January 1st with the Eno River Association’s Hike the Eno event. More information on their events page: https://www.enoriver.org/events-on-the-eno/

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Help Restore Wetlands: Invasive Removal & Planting Event

Invasive Removal & Native Planting Event

Join Carrboro Sustainability & Stormwater Division for a weekend of invasive removal and native planting to help restore the wetland at Dr. MLK Jr. Park.

Invasive Removal: November 15th, 12-3PM

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Native Planting: November, 16th 12-3PM

Attached flyer for details