Tag: Triangle Land Conservancy

Invasives Don’t Stand a Chance at Swift Creek Bluffs Preserve!

January 30, 2024

Fifteen hard-working souls joined together on Jan. 30 as a South Wake Conservationists work party to make a big dent in removing invasive plants at the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary. The usual suspects were Japanese Honeysuckle and Chinese Privet, and in the end, twenty-four bags were stuffed full! This will give … More Invasives Don’t Stand a Chance at Swift Creek Bluffs Preserve!

South Wake Conservationists Fortify a “Stairway to Heaven!”

January 23, 2024

On January 23, 2024 the South Wake Conservationists (SWC) were joined by several conservation-minded partners to fortify a critical section of the Triangle Land Conservancy’s (TLC) Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve in Raleigh. Specifically, the group added a rock/sand mixture around the posts of stairway railings (see attached photos) to stabilize them. The project represented … More South Wake Conservationists Fortify a “Stairway to Heaven!”

Call for Volunteers -Trail Maintenance at Swift Creek Bluffs  – Tues., Jan. 23rd

January 6, 2024

Join us for a vigorous trail maintenance activity, as we continue to partner with the Triangle Land Conservancy. South Wake Conservationists have “adopted” the Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve as one of our focus areas for our conservation efforts in south Wake County. On this workday, we will be securing the railings on the famous “stairway to … More Call for Volunteers -Trail Maintenance at Swift Creek Bluffs  – Tues., Jan. 23rd

New Invasive Species Sign at Swift Creek Bluffs!

December 29, 2023

The South Wake Conservationists broke ground and installed a brand new educational sign at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve in Raleigh. The preserve is managed by the Triangle Land Conservancy and provides critical space for neck-craning beech trees, showstopping wildflowers and an abundance of native wildlife. One step to protect the preserve’s natural wonders involves … More New Invasive Species Sign at Swift Creek Bluffs!

Triangle Land Conservancy WILD Ideas Feb. 15

January 12, 2023

Help celebrate our conservation partner Triangle Land Conservancy’s, 40th anniversary with a special event at the NC Museum of Natural History on Feb. 15, 5:30-8:30 PM. TLC’s Wild Ideas series provides a unique venue where attendees can hear from leading voices and experts in the community. The speakers share innovative ideas and share tips to … More Triangle Land Conservancy WILD Ideas Feb. 15

Postponed >>> Oct. 9 Educational Hike – TLC’s Williamson Nature Preserve

September 30, 2021

*** This hike is postponed. Future date TBA. *** Join us for a special hike and tour of the Triangle Land Conservancy’s (TLC) Williamson Nature Preserve on Sat., Oct. 9, 2:00-4:30 PM. This 405 acre property was in the same family and farmed for over 200 years and became TLC’s newest nature preserve in 2020. … More Postponed >>> Oct. 9 Educational Hike – TLC’s Williamson Nature Preserve