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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
Conservation Easement Placed on Turner Farm in Creedmoor
Mr. Lee Turner partnered with TRLC to place a conservation easement on 120 acres of his farm located in Creedmoor, Granville County, NC. TRLC will hold the conservation easement to ensure that the land will always remain undeveloped. Continue reading
Chambers Farm Protected with Conservation Easement in Person County
Since sisters Betsy Bombick and Nola Knouse were children, their farm has been an important place to reconnect with nature. In December 2021, Mrs. Bombick and Rev. Knouse placed a conservation easement on their farm to ensure that it remains undeveloped forever. Continue reading
1,700 Seedlings Planted in Granville County
With the help of seventy volunteers, TRLC planted 1,700 tree and shrub seedlings over five days in January. Seedlings were planted on 4½ acres of fields located near Dickens Creek and Lake Holt on TRLC-owned land in Granville County. Continue reading
Register to Plant Trees with TRLC
Join Tar River Land Conservancy staff and volunteers to plant hardwood tree seedlings on conservation land located in southern Granville County. No previous experience necessary. Tools and training are provided! Continue reading
New Hiking Trail Opened
Visitors are invited to explore the 1½-mile hiking trail now open at the Roberts Chapel Conservation Area near Butner, Creedmoor, and Stem. The hiking trail winds through scenic woods and across several small streams. Message boards with property rules, maps, and trail guides are found at the trailhead parking area. Continue reading
Gift to Expand Open Space in Granville County
A generous land donation will enable Tar River Land Conservancy to preserve 83 acres along Smith Creek in southern Granville County. The property has been donated to TRLC in recognition of Earth Day, April 22, 2021. Continue reading
Buffering Camp Butner, Protecting Water Quality
Thanks to a partnership with the NC National Guard and National Guard Bureau, TRLC has acquired 1,295 acres within the one-mile buffer of Camp Butner since 2017. Undeveloped land around the base is good both for the military and drinking water. Continue reading
TRLC Hosts Field Trip for National Land Trust Conference
TRLC recently hosted a field trip for a group of land conservationists from across the country in conjunction with the Land Trust Alliance’s National Land Conservation Conference held at the Raleigh Convention Center on October 17-19, 2019. Continue reading
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