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Join the Eno River Association as Director of Stewardship

The Eno River Association is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as our Director of Conservation and Stewardship.

This role works closely with the Executive Director, land and stewardship staff, and the ERA’s conservation partners to develop and implement strategies for acquisition of conservation lands and easements and oversees and executes the land protection and stewardship programs of the Association. Responsibilities include managing a growing portfolio of conservation easement and Association-owned fee lands while also assisting with the management of conservation partner protected lands.

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural resources of the Eno River basin. Lead impactful land protection and stewardship initiatives while advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in conservation.

If you feel you or someone you know would be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to read more about this position here: https://www.enoriver.org/now-hiring-director-of-conservation-and-stewardship-position/

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Capture Nature: TLC’s 2025 Photo Challenge Awaits

Triangle Land Conservancy’s photo contest is back! We had some incredible submissions last year, and we’re excited to kick off 2025 with an exciting new challenge and see our trails through your camera lenses.

We’re switching up our contest categories this year to celebrate and represent each of TLC’s seven public nature preserves – Bailey & Sarah Williamson Preserve in Raleigh, Flower Hill Preserve in Middlesex, George & Julia Brumley Family Preserve in Chapel Hill, Horton Grove Preserve in Bahama, Johnston Mill Preserve in Chapel Hill, Swift Creek Bluffs Preserve in Raleigh, and White Pines Preserve in Sanford.

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Become a River Watch Team Member: Training Event

Saturday, March 1st: River Watch Training, 10am-12pm

Are you looking to start a River Watch team? Join us for our quarterly scheduled training, right before collection time! New teams require training and can sign up here. Are you already an existing team but want to review some basics? You can join us too! Just email events@hawriver.org.

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Haw River Assembly is Hiring

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Membership and Fundraising Manager to help grow our organization’s membership and impact in the community! We’re looking to strengthen and expand our community of supporters.

  • Manage donor database using Salesforce
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with members and major donors
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance community engagement
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve organizational goals
  • Utilize strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently
  • Leverage excellent interpersonal abilities to foster connections with donors and members
  • Part-time position (20 hours/week)

Interested? Send your cover letter and resume (PDF format) to emily@hawriver.org with the subject line “(YOUR LAST NAME), Membership and Fundraising Manager.” Position open until filled; interviews will be scheduled as early as February 1, 2025with an anticipated start date the first week in March 2025.

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Working Lands Manager Position at Triangle Land Conservancy

Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) is hiring for a Working Lands Manager! Application deadline: 11/18/24   Salary: $50-53k/year

This new position will administer a five-year $6 million grant awarded to TLC by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. The Working Lands Manager’s focus will be in Chatham County where they will assist with closing existing projects, seeking funding for new projects, and meeting with landowners to explore their conservation options. People of color, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse workplace and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, visit: https://triangleland.org/about/job-opportunities

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Join Triangle Land Conservancy as Environmental Education Associate

Triangle Land Conservancy is officially adding another team member to our Education and Outreach Team and hiring an Environmental Education Associate! Here is a quick blurb about the position:

Come work with TLC as the Environmental Education Associate! This position will coordinate the Pathways into Natural Environments and Science (PINES) Fellowship and foster partnerships with educational and community organizations to advance our mission. Beyond this initiative, this position will also develop and implement engaging programs, support emerging professionals, and cultivate relationships that create long-term impact in conservation and environmental education. 

Hiring Range: $48-50k

Position: Full-Time

Location: Raliegh, NC (The Triangle/Hybrid)

Please follow this link for more information and to apply before November 10thhttps://triangleland.org/about/job-opportunities

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Apply for NHBA’s $5000 Land Restoration Grant

New Hope Bird Alliance (NHBA) is committed to supporting land acquisition and restoration that helps protect and preserve, or restore wildlife habitat in North Carolina, focusing on property in Orange, Durham and Chatham counties.  As such, NHBA is funding a grant for up to $5000 to be awarded by January 31, 2025.  The project should support land conservation or restoration.  The current grant application period is open from November 8 through November 29, 2024.  For specifics on the grant and to the complete a form please use this link: 

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Wild Ideas – Habitats: Our Homes Event | TLC and Partners

Triangle Land Conservancy’s Wild Ideas series provides an engaging venue for experts and the community to share their innovative ideas to improve lives through environmental action by safeguarding clean water, protecting wildlife habitat, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people to nature. 

Join us for Wild Ideas – Habitats: Our Homes, a night of food, drinks, and engaging presentations! Then, discover ways to take action within the environmental and conservation field in our partner expo.

You’re invited to join TLC and partners on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM for a FREE evening of talks and community engagement at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, NC! More details coming soon!

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Landscaping Seminar ‘Beyond the Backyard’ at NC Botanical Garden | Keep Durham Beautiful

Keep Durham Beautiful is hosting a two-day seminar, “Beyond the Backyard: Adding Value to Managed Landscapes” on Sept 4-5, 2024. Seminar will be held at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, tours throughout the Triangle region. Visit Keep Durham Beautiful for more information: https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/forum2024.

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Durham BioBlitz April 26-May 5

Keep Durham Beautiful’s BioBlitz, a community science initiative to help record and catalog the biodiversity of a given area kicks off April 26th. Learn more…